Event Services Worker PT (Parks)

City of Arlington; United States; On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Arlington seeks a Facility Maintenance Worker to support public events by maintaining the Convention Center. Duties include assembling and disassembling event setups, custodial work, and equipment maintenance.

Candidates must possess a High School Diploma or GED and a valid Texas Operator’s License. Applicants should be capable of lifting up to 100 pounds and working in various conditions.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one (1) year experience in general facility maintenance.
• Possession of a valid Texas Operator’s License, Class C.

Responsibilities

• Prepare public events by assembling and disassembling furniture.
• Perform custodial duties including sweeping and mopping.
• Maintain building, grounds, and equipment.

Skills

Basic carpentry skills

Knowledge of safety practices

Ability to lift 100 pounds

Ability to operate a forklift

Custodial work skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift

Lawn mower

Buffer

Job description

Job Overview

Under general supervision, performs full range of unskilled and semi‑skilled manual tasks relating to the assembly and disassembly of public events activities and maintenance of the Convention Center facilities and equipment.

Essential Job Functions

• Prepare public events by assembling, arranging, and disassembling furniture, tables, chairs, and staging.
• Perform custodial duties such as sweeping, scrubbing, removing debris, and mopping between and during events.
• Maintain the building, grounds, and equipment with activities including painting; basic plumbing, electrical, and carpentry repair; and mechanical repair of facility equipment (e.g., forklift, mechanical sweeper).

Other Job Functions

• Operate required equipment and tools including forklift, mechanical sweeper, hand radio, etc.
• Provide information and give directions.
• Notify supervisor of equipment and facilities in need of repair as well as supplies that need to be ordered.

Minimum Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of materials, methods, and practices used in maintenance and custodial work.
• Knowledge of safety practices, procedures, and regulations applicable to work being performed.
• Skill in basic carpentry, painting, and equipment work.
• Ability to work irregular hours as required.
• Ability to work in fast‑paced environments with rigorous deadlines.
• Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication.
• Ability to use sound judgment and make decisions.
• Physical ability to see, push, stoop, and climb to and from extreme heights.
• Ability to lift or exert forces equivalent to lifting up to 100 pounds.
• Ability to operate equipment such as forklift, lawn mower, buffer, and hand radio.
• Ability to work both indoors and outdoors.
• Subject to fume/odor, dust/mites, chemical, mechanical, and electrical hazards.

Qualifying Education and Experience

• High School Diploma or GED, plus a minimum of one (1) year experience performing general facility or building maintenance work or equivalent.
• Possession of a valid Texas Operator’s License, Class C.

PreEmployment Screening

• Criminal background check
• Physical/Human Performance Evaluation (HPE)
• Motor Vehicle Review (MVR)
• Drug and alcohol testing

Equal Opportunity Employer

• City of Arlington is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
• The City will make reasonable accommodations upon request for qualified individuals with disabilities.
• Requests for reasonable accommodations should be sent to [e-mail].