Events Setup Technician I

Indiana State University

Terre Town (IN)

On-site

USD 18,000 - 21,000

Full time

9 hours ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Sick Leave

Life Insurance

Medical, Dental and Prescription Drug

PERF

TIAA Auto Enroll

Long Term Disability

Fee Waiver Program

Vacation

Convenience Day

Voluntary Life Insurance

Voluntary Vision Plan

Job summary

Indiana State University seeks an Events Setup Technician I to perform cleaning, policing, and setup of events in Hulman Memorial Student Union. This role operates Wednesday through Saturday evenings under limited supervision.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED and 1–2 years of experience, with physical ability to lift up to 50 lbs and familiarity with A/V equipment. Competitive benefits apply and full-time staff status.

Qualifications

Requires High School diploma or GED.
Able to read and understand verbal and written instructions.
Able to read and follow room diagrams.
Regularly lifts up to 50 lbs and stands for long periods.
Experience with A/V and computer equipment.
Able to meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

Cleans floors, furniture, blinds, ceilings, lights, restrooms, and walls on a daily basis.
Maintains custodial closet with labeled supplies; empties and cleans equipment.
Polices public areas twice daily for cleanliness, safety, and restocking.
Sets up furniture for events including tables, chairs, lecterns, flags, easels, dance floors, backdrops.
Ensures equipment such as wireless microphones, VCR/DVDs, televisions, projectors, and computers are in proper working condition for events.
Opens rooms prior to event start times and secures room after completion.
Serves as building host, tour guide, and security officer.
Oversees student union operation one Saturday and Sunday a month.
Reports building system issues to department or vendor.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Reading instructions

Room diagrams

Lifting heavy objects

A/V equipment

Computer keyboarding

Deadline driven

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

A/V equipment

Job description

Job Title

Events Setup Technician I

Department

HMSU - Operations

Work Schedule

Wednesday – Saturday 4pm to midnight

Notice of Vacancy Number

26-00184

Desired Start Date

Open Date

07/17/2026

Close Date

09/22/2026

Open Until Filled

Job Category

Staff-Non-Exempt

Job Type

Staff - Full-Time

Pay Grade

Hourly Rate or Salary Range

$13.52/hr

Benefits Associated with this Position

Sick Leave: Accrues at a rate of 12 days per fiscal year with unlimited accumulation.
Life Insurance: The coverage amount is based on two and one-half times appointment salary rounded up to the next whole thousand with a maximum coverage of $100,000 and includes the same amount of Accidental Death and Dismemberment benefits. The University currently pays the entire cost of coverage.
Medical, Dental and Prescription Drug Coverage: The cost of coverage is shared between employees and the University. Rates are determined by participation in Wellness Program and use of tobacco products. Coverage is available on the first of the month following appointment date.
Public Employees Retirement Fund ( PERF ): The employee share of three (3) percent is paid by ISU . The employer ( ISU ) share is actuarially determined annually by the State of Indiana. There is no cost to the employee. A minimum of ten (10) years of service is required for PERF vesting. PERF has several investment options from which to choose. Note: For individuals who are receiving PERF Retirement, contributions may not be made.
TIAA Auto Enroll: New employees are automatically enrolled in a tax deferred retirement program at hire: three (3) percent is deducted before taxes for the program to facilitate retirement planning. Employees may opt out of the program within 90 days.
Long Term Disability Coverage: Employees are eligible after three (3) years of continuous, regular employment with the University. This policy guarantees approved disabled employees a 66 2/3 percent income protection (from all sources) after 180 days of continuous total disability. Immediate participation is available for current members of a comparable group disability insurance program within 90 days prior to ISU employment and that would have provided income protection upon disability for at least five years.
Fee Waiver Program: For the employee, spouse and dependent children: Staff may enroll in up to 18 hours of course work each academic year at a reduced rate. Spouses may enroll in 15 semester hours each academic year with 80% of qualified tuition waived. Dependent children of regular full-time staff who are full-time degree seeking undergraduate students at ISU may receive a fee waiver of 80% of qualified tuition for up to a total of ten (10) semesters.
Vacation: Employee accrues 12-20 vacation days per year based upon years of service.
Convenience Day: Employees have one per fiscal year to use.

Optional Benefits

Voluntary Life Insurance: Additional amounts of life insurance may be purchased on employee, spouse and dependent children.
Voluntary Vision Plan: May enroll within the first 31 days of employment date.

Job Summary/Basic Function

Under moderate to limited supervision, performs tasks related to the cleaning, policing, and setup of special events throughout the Hulman Memorial Student Union.

Required Relevant Education & Experience

Education:High School diploma or GED ; Experience: 1-2 Years

Required Field(s) of Study

Supervisory Responsibilities

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Able to read and understand verbal and written instructions Able to read and follow room diagrams Requires regular lifting up to 50lbs, climbing stairs, ladders, standing/walking for long periods of time Experience with A/V and computer equipment Able to meet deadlines Computer keyboarding

Other Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Qualifications & Disclaimer

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

NCAA Guidelines

All employees and staff of ISU are bound by all NCAA , Missouri Valley Conference and institutional rules and regulations pertaining to intercollegiate athletics and must conduct themselves in accordance therewith. For more complete information on the duties and obligations of ISU employees and staff in this regard, employees and staff should contact the Compliance Office in the ISU Athletic Department. No ISU employee (whether paid or a volunteer) shall knowingly influence others to furnish the NCAA or an ISU investigator/compliance officer false or misleading information concerning an individual’s involvement in or knowledge of matters relevant to a possible violation of an NCAA regulation. Failure to abide by this term of employment shall constitute unethical conduct as defined by the NCAA and may result in immediate suspension and/or termination of the employment relationship with ISU .

Position Reappointment Required

Job Duties

Cleans floors, furniture, blinds, ceilings, lights, restrooms, and walls on a daily basis.
Maintains clean custodial closet with properly labeled supplies; empties and cleans all equipment.
Polices public areas twice daily for cleanliness, safety, and restocking.
Sets up furniture for events, including tables, chairs, lecterns, flags, easels, dance floors, backdrops, etc.
Ensures equipment such as wireless microphones, VCR /DVDs, televisions, video/data projectors, and computers are in proper working condition for events.
Opens rooms prior to event start times and secures room once the event is complete.
Serves as building host, tour guide, and security officer.
Oversees student union operation one Saturday and Sunday a month.
Reports significant building system issues to appropriate department or vendor.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Documents