Event Technician I (OPS) - Premier Sports Complex

Manatee County Government; Florida; On-site; USD 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Manatee County Government is seeking help with routine janitorial tasks and event setup/teardown at venues in Lakewood Ranch, FL. The role requires lifting up to 50 pounds, exposure to outdoor and indoor environments, and flexible shifts including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

The position may involve setting up sports fields, stages, lighting and related equipment, with necessary safety awareness and physical stamina.

Qualifications

• Must be 17 years of age or older.
• Familiarity with small power tools and equipment used in set-ups and teardowns.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine janitorial duties and assist in set-up, tear-down and cleanup of furniture and equipment for events at specified venues.
• Set up sports fields and courts, including benches, nets, goals, flags, sandbags and related items for events.
• Assist in repair and replacement of portable lighting, sound and electrical equipment used for events.
• Communicate clearly and follow instructions; assist in emergency or disaster response as required and within qualifications.

Skills

Lifting 50 lbs

Safety awareness

Physical fitness

Color vision

Hearing ability

Extreme temperatures

Job description

Work Location:

5895 Post Boulevard, Lakewood Ranch, Florida 34211

Work Hours:

Average 12 hours per week, days and times vary based on events, weekends and evenings typically required

Expected Starting Hourly Range:

$17.36 - $21.70

To perform routine janitorial duties and/or assist in the set-up, tear-down and cleanup of furniture, equipment for events held primarily at the Bradenton Area Convention Center, The Powel Crosley Estate, and/or the Premier Sports Campus. Position will work flexible schedules including days, nights, weekends, holidays, and occasional overnight shifts.

Employment screenings:

as outlined in the Personnel Policy, Rules, and Procedures Manual, will be conducted in compliance with applicable federal and Florida Laws.

Working Conditions

The work environment may include exposure to high noise levels while performing certain essential job functions. The position requires the ability to lift and move objects weighing up to 50 pounds independently and up to 100 pounds with assistance, with or without reasonable accommodation. Work may involve strenuous physical activity under varying climatic conditions and in both indoor and outdoor environments. Position includes handling objects, tools, and/or controls, bending, squatting, pushing, pulling, reaching, stooping, and climbing. This position includes overnight assignments. Performance review takes place after 90 days, which includes assessment for potential to advance to Event Technician II (OPS).

Essential Duties

These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position.

Area of Assignment - Sports:

Assists Manager or Events Team to ensure events are setup as needed at the Premier Sports Complex, North and South. Position requires a varying work schedule, which may include evenings, weekends, and holidays. Will be trained to set up sports fields and courts, including but not limited to: team benches, flags, sandbags, goals, nets, and other sports field/court requirements. Typically works in an outdoor environment performing such tasks including moving soccer goals, lacrosse cages and other event set up needs.

Assists with set-ups, teardowns, and clean-up prior to, during and at the end of events.

Will be trained to set up or build portable dance floors, stages/risers, basketball courts, telescopic seating, sports fields, team benches, flags, sandbags, goals, as needed.

May set up displays, conference rooms, etc.

Assists in repair and replacement of portable lighting, sound and electrical equipment, goal nets, goal posts, and benches, etc. used for events.

Communicates clearly, effectively and tactfully, including understanding and following instructions, procedures, etc.

Performs other related duties as assigned, including participation in emergency or disaster response activities, as required and consistent with the employee’s qualifications, essential job functions, and applicable federal and Florida law.

Must be 17 years of age or older.

Familiarity with small power tools and equipment used in set-ups and teardowns associated with events desired.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of work hazards and applicable safety precautions associated with materials and equipment used in work performed.

Ability to lift and move up to 50 pounds.

Ability to perform physical movements necessary for job assigned, i.e., bending, squatting, pushing, pulling, reaching, climbing, etc.

Visual acuity and ability to identify colors, i.e., color coded electrical wiring, etc.

Sufficient hearing to be able to identify levels of sound necessary for working with sound equipment.

Ability to work in extreme temperatures as needed.