Facilities Event Setup Specialist

UMass Chan Medical School; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

UMass Chan Medical School is seeking staff to setup and breakdown furniture for campus events and meetings. Under supervision, you will arrange furniture, inspect setups for safety, and maintain equipment inventories across facilities.

The role requires lifting up to 50 lbs, valid driver's license, and flexibility to work early mornings, evenings, or weekends as needed. You will also perform cleaning tasks and assist with general facilities support.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 3 years of related facilities/event setup experience
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and stand for extended periods
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel to off-site locations

Responsibilities

• Move, arrange, and maintain furniture and materials as needed.
• Inspect completed setups for quality, safety, and compliance with institutional standards.
• Maintain inventory of setup equipment and report damage or shortages.
• Ensure timely completion of setups and breakdowns, sometimes under tight schedules.
• Ability to utilize electronic devices.
• Vacuum, shampoo carpets in meeting rooms, wash windows, clean chairs and tables as required.
• Remove trash and discarded items per university policy.
• Clean whiteboards, credenza and windows.
• Assist with general facilities and support tasks as needed like organizing lobby areas.

Skills

Lifting up to 50 lbs

Communication skills

Driver's license

Flexibility

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Electronic devices

Job description

UMass Chan Medical School is seeking staff to setup and breakdown furniture for campus events and meetings. Under supervision, you will arrange furniture, inspect setups for safety, and maintain equipment inventories across facilities.

The role requires lifting up to 50 lbs, valid driver's license, and flexibility to work early mornings, evenings, or weekends as needed. You will also perform cleaning tasks and assist with general facilities support.