Event Set-Up and Maintenance Crew Member

City of Minneapolis; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated individuals for the Event Set-up and Maintenance position at a vibrant convention center. This role involves manual setup and teardown of events, ensuring cleanliness and maintenance of the facility, and providing excellent customer service. Ideal candidates will thrive in a dynamic environment, working irregular hours including evenings and weekends. Join a team that values diversity and fosters community engagement while contributing to memorable events in a bustling downtown area. If you're ready to make an impact and enjoy hands-on work, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Ability to lift and carry heavy objects up to 75 pounds.
• Knowledge of cleaning methods, equipment, and supplies.

Responsibilities

• Perform manual setup and tear down of events at the Convention Center.
• Clean and maintain building interiors and exteriors.

Skills

Customer Service

Manual Dexterity

Ability to Follow Instructions

Physical Stamina

Education

N/A (Related experience desirable)

Tools

Cleaning Equipment

Manual Handling Equipment

Job description

The Minneapolis Convention Center (MCC) is a relationship building. Each individual at MCC is a hospitality hero who fulfills our mission by providing service and fostering relationships. We make a positive impact on our internal and external guests by collaborating and delivering excellence in our service and facility. We host more than 300 events annually and contribute to a vibrant downtown community by providing economic impact through visitor spending at hotels, restaurants, arts & attractions, and retail establishments.

The Minneapolis Convention Center is committed to creating a diverse workforce that reflects the community we serve. Individuals who are black, indigenous or persons of color are encouraged to apply. We also encourage women, veterans, members of the LGBTQIA community, and individuals with disabilities to apply.

There are currently 7 intermittent vacancies to be filled at the Minneapolis Convention Center. The Event Set-up and Maintenance position will perform manual setup and tear down of events at the Minneapolis Convention Center. Cleaning and simple maintenance work on the building interiors and exteriors as assigned in order to ensure the building and its facilities are maintained in a healthy, orderly, and sanitary manner. Upholding high standards of customer service, independent judgment, and professionalism are required for this position. Communicate effectively and courteously with guests, clients, vendors, and the general public.

• Shift Hours for this position are 8:00am to 4:30pm and 3:30pm to 12:00am (midnight).
• Days of the week may vary. The work schedule may vary from week to week, depending on business level needs.
• Intermittent work schedules may range from zero to nineteen (0 to 19) hours per week.
• Requires working an irregular work schedule such as days, evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Salary

Anticipated starting salary range: $22.76-30.58/hour, depending on qualifications.

Work Location

This position currently works on-site only.

Working Conditions
Indoor and outdoor work with exposure to chemicals, dirt, dust, etc.

Mental Requirements
Frequently communicate verbally, concentrate on tasks, remember details, adjust to changes, meet deadlines, discriminate colors, and work alone and with others.

Physical Requirements
Sitting, Standing, Walking, Bending over, Climbing, Reaching overhead, Crouching, Balancing, Pushing, or pulling, lift and carry weight up to 75 pounds.

The City of Minneapolis does not sponsor applicants for work visas.

Clean interiors and exteriors of buildings and other structures, including:

• Wash, dust, vacuum, and otherwise clean floors, showers, bathrooms, fixtures, windows, etc.
• Buff, strip, and wax floors, and shampoo carpets.
• Collect and compact trash and recyclables.

Perform manual set up and tear down of events at the Convention Center, including:

• Install and remove temporary flooring.
• Lift and move furniture and other heavy objects up to 75 pounds.
• Set portable room dividers.
• Unload supplies and move equipment for clients.

Minimum Qualifications
The ability to follow oral and written instructions.

Minimum Requirements
N/A (Related experience desirable).

Licenses/Certifications
N/A.

Selection Process

The selection process will consist of one or more of the following steps: a rating of relevant education and experience and/or an oral examination (100%). It is important that your application shows all the relevant education and experience you possess. This information will be used to determine which candidates will proceed in the selection process. A submitted application is also used to verify the answers to any supplemental questions. Only those candidates who attain a passing score (70%) on each step in the selection process will be placed on the eligible list. The City of Minneapolis Human Resources Department reserves the right to limit the number in any phase of the selection process.

Background Check

The City has determined that a criminal background check and/or qualifications check may be necessary for certain positions with this job title. Applicants may be required to sign an informed consent form allowing the City to obtain their criminal history and/or verify their qualifications in connection with the position sought. Applicants who do not sign the informed consent form will not be further considered for the position.

Drug and Alcohol Testing

All job applicants must pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol test once a conditional offer of employment has been made. Applicants will be required to sign a notification and consent form prior to undergoing drug and alcohol testing. Applicants who do not consent to undergo drug and alcohol testing will not be required to do so and the City will withdraw the conditional job offer, resulting in the job applicant no longer being considered for the position.

Medical Exam

After a conditional job offer, candidates will be required to pass a medical examination which includes a physical screening.

Union Representation

This position is represented by a collective bargaining agreement between the City of Minneapolis and the TEAMSTERS Convention Center Custodians (CVT). For more information on the terms and conditions of this agreement please visit here.

Eligible List Statement

The names of applicants who meet minimum qualifications and who pass the screening process shall be placed on the eligible list for employment consideration. This list will be certified to the hiring manager who may use the list to fill a vacancy of the same job title. This eligible list will expire two months after it has been established.

Interview Selection

The hiring authority reserves the right to determine the maximum number of candidates to interview from the established eligible list. If the hiring authority decides to interview other than by exam score order, they may select additional people to interview based on a candidate’s education or experience related to the field, work history, or skills uniquely related to the operational needs of the position.

• Knowledge of cleaning methods, equipment, and supplies.
• Ability to lift and carry heavy objects up to 75 pounds.
• Ability to understand oral and simple written instructions.