Facility Event Room Set Up

UMass Med School; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Union position

On-site

Job summary

UMass Medical School in Worcester, MA is seeking an experienced Facility Event Room Set Up professional to coordinate and execute furniture and equipment setups for events, meetings, and daily campus operations.

Under supervision, you will ensure safety and institutional standards, manage setup breakdowns, and uphold quality in all arrangements across campus facilities.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 3 years of related experience in facilities, event setup, or related field.
• Ability to lift and move heavy objects (up to 50 lbs).
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel to off-site locations.

Responsibilities

• Move, arrange, and maintain furniture and materials as needed.
• Inspect setups for quality, safety, and compliance with standards.
• Maintain inventory of setup equipment and report damage or shortages.
• Ensure timely completion of setups and breakdowns, including off-site locations.
• Utilize electronic devices for tasks.
• Clean and prepare rooms (vacuum, wash windows, clean chairs/tables) as required.
• Assist with general facilities and lobby organization.

Skills

Effective communication

Team supervision

Heavy lifting

Flexible scheduling

Education

High school diploma or equivalent experience

Job description

Facility Event Room Set Up

Job Details

• Minimum Salary
• US-MA-Worcester
• Job Location
• 21 hours ago (9/19/2026 3:47 PM)
• Requisition Number 2026-51852
• # of Openings 1
• Posted Date Day
• Shift Non Exempt
• Exempt/Non-Exempt Status Union Position-W20-AFSCME Trades and Building Svc
• Union Code Union Position - AFSCME Trades and Building Svc (W20)
• Position Type Full-Time
• Min USD $22.04/Hr.
• Max USD $28.94/Hr.

Overview

Under the direct supervision of the Sr. Director or designee, Facility Event Room set up is responsible for executing the setup and breakdown of furniture, Tables and chairs for events, meetings, and daily operations across campus facilities. This role ensures that all arrangements meet institutional standards and safety requirements.

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, 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.

Qualifications

• High school diploma, or equivalent experience
• 3 years of related experience in facilities, event setup, or related field
• Knowledge of proper care and maintenance of equipment utilized
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions to supervise employees effectively
• Knowledge of principles, practices, and techniques of supervision. Room set up standards.
• Knowledge of rules, regulations, policies, procedures, standards and guidelines governing assigned unit activities.
• Ability to lift and move heavy objects (up to 50 lbs) and stand for extended periods
• Effective communication skills - verbal and written
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel to off-site locations and clean driving record required.
• Use proper lifting techniques and personal protective equipment (PPE) when handling materials.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to travel to offsite locations
• Flexibility to work early mornings, evenings, or weekends as needed
• SAFETY REQUREMENTS:
  • Adhere to all institutional safety protocols and procedures.
  • Use proper lifting techniques and personal protective equipment (PPE) when handling materials.
  • Ensure all setups comply with fire codes, accessibility standards, and hazard prevention guidelines.
  • Report unsafe conditions or incidents promptly to supervisors.
  • Ability to withstand physical strain of performing manual tasks.

Additional Information

ENVIRONMENTAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

Considerable walking, standing, stooping, kneeling, the lifting up to 50 pounds; physical ability to reach, climb stepladders; possess sufficient vision, hearing, and speech to perform the required tasks safely and efficiently. Possess manual dexterity.

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