Set-Up Crew Chief

City of Lincoln; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pay Progression

Vacation days

Paid holidays

Job summary

The Seattle Convention Center is seeking a Set-Up Crew Leader to supervise and lead crews during events, ensuring high-quality room sets and client satisfaction. You will coordinate with operations, event services and custodial teams to deliver precise setups and maintain safety across spaces.

You will train staff, monitor progress, and enforce safety standards while managing on-call crews and scheduling. The role requires strong leadership, scheduling, and communication skills in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Three (3) years’ experience in setting meeting room equipment.
• CPR and Basic First Aid certification as provided by SCC.
• Blood Borne Pathogen Training as provided by SCC.
• Forklift, Pallet jack, Pac Mule electric cart certification.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement standards or custom room sets as requested by the client.
• Lead by example on exhibition floors, meeting rooms and facility.
• Interpret drawings and transform into room set using geometry.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Forklift

Pallet jack

Pac Mule cart

Job description

• Location 705 PIKE STREET,Seattle, WA, 98101-2310,United States
• Base Pay $27.21 - $32.01 / Hour
• Job Category Operations
• Employee Type Union FT
• Required Degree High school
• Manage Others Yes

Contact information

• Phone [phone]
• Email [e-mail]

About SCC

Most people are familiar with the Seattle Convention Center (SCC) because we host a large variety of meetings, events, and conventions. That is the primary role we play – the Center provides a venue in which people gather from around the region, the nation and the world to share ideas, celebrate and learn.

But our role goes well beyond that. The Center has a longstanding commitment to positively impact the lives of those in our region and beyond, advancing the common good. The legacy of our civic actions for the community holds as true today as it began 32 years ago. Read more about our Community Impact here .

Employees are the heartbeat of this extraordinary service culture and contribute to our collective success. This will be even more evident as we scale our operations to support two buildings, Arch and Summit, in the vibrant core of downtown Seattle.

Position Summary

As a Set-Up crew leader, you will supervise and provide effective leadership for crews, particularly during set-up and conversion activities within the SCC facility. They supervise both Set-up Leads and other non-supervisory operations staff who perform event set-up, maintenance, and related functions to ensure the facility's proper presentation to clients and staff. Under the direction of the Operations Supervisor and Operations Manager, they work closely with Event Services and Food Services to coordinate set-up needs. They work with custodial crew chiefs to address regular and special janitorial maintenance of the facility. performs set-up functions while monitoring progress, safety, completeness, and cleaning/disinfection of the sets.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• At the direction of the Operations Supervisor and/or Operations Manager, develop and implement standards or custom room sets as requested by the client
• Set-Up Crew Chief position is expected to lead by example out on the exhibition floors, meeting rooms and throughout the facility
• Accurately interpret drawings and be able to transform them into the desired room set, utilizing a basic understanding of geometry and linear scale
• Ensure that all room sets are accurately completed by performing continuous inspections of sets during work shifts
• Perform set-up functions to include set up, tear down tables, chairs, risers and related equipment in meeting rooms and exhibit spaces. Perform maintenance functions for tradeshows, assign maintenance tasks, including general restroom assignments during tradeshows. Drive SCC industrial cleaning equipment, forklift, pallet jack, and Pac Mule electric industrial cart
• Assist the Operations Supervisor and Operations Manager in training the set-up staff
• Provide clear, concise directions both verbally and written to the assigned crews
• Respond to multiple and sometimes pressure situations and function in an efficient, calm manner, using sound judgement, in all situations
• Provide necessary supervision to the Set-up Attendants and on-call Set-up Attendants. Track attendance in the "Crew Call" book when requested by Operations Supervisor or Operations Manager. Assign reporting employees to tasks and schedule breaks as needed. Authorize discrepancy and overtime forms as required
• When appropriate, within SCC operating guidelines, take disciplinary action with staff to ensure a controlled work environment. Immediately communicate all disciplinary action taken to the Operations Supervisor and Operations Manager in both a written format and verbally. Provide factual information and recommendations to the Operations Supervisor related to disciplinary action
• Provide initial and on-the-job instruction to full-time and "on-call" staff in the set-up/conversion of the interior spaces of the facility. Assist in developing formal training for the Operations department. Inform and provide on-going enforcement of correct safety and health procedures
• Perform all assignments with attention to the safe operation of equipment and supplies
• Immediately complete an incident/accident report for all such occurrences and convey details to the Operations Supervisor within 24 hours.
• Maintain current CPR and First Aid certification from an approved certifying organization
• Perform miscellaneous related duties as directed by the Director of Operations, Operations Manager, and the Operation Supervisor
• Perform all duties as a team member, in a professional productive manner, in accordance with the Quality Service Plan (QSP) to ensure the successful operation of the SCC. Comply with the Convention Center's mission and all standards, procedures and established programs and ensure compliance by department staff
• This job has supervisory responsibilities for a crew of other Set-Up Attendants and/or on-call Set-up attendants during a shift.

Physical Requirements

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and walk; use arms and hands to reach, handle, or feel; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to climb or balance. The employee is occasionally required to sit, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, and smell. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. With non-motorized or motorized assistance, the employee frequently moves up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus,

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to elevated surfaces such as risers; moving objects such as forklifts; fumes; toxic or caustic chemicals commonly used in cleaning materials; outside weather conditions; and limited risk of electrical shock from using electrical equipment. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate; however, for limited periods of time or in specific locations, the noise level may be loud. The employee must be able to work shifts that may be during the day, night, weekdays, weekends and/or holidays.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
• Three (3) years’ experience in setting meeting room equipment, typical sets and/or configurations used in convention/meeting facilities
• Valid CPR and Basic First Aid certification as provided by SCC
• Blood Borne Pathogen (BBP) Training as provided by SCC
• Forklift, Pallet jack, and Pac Mule electric industrial cart Certification as provided by SCC

Preferred Qualifications

• Current Washington State Driver License
• Familiarity with GBAC STAR Accreditation and other cleaning, disinfection, and disease prevention programs
• Pay Progression
  • Upon hire: $27.21
  • After 240 AHW: $32.01
• Paid Leave benefits
  • Vacation (10 days upon completion of 1 year)
  • Paid holidays (10 set by SCC, 2 personal)

Disability Accommodations and Equal Employment Opportunity

If accommodations are required either to complete the application process and/or attend an interview, please contact the Human Resources Department at 206-694-5038.

Seattle Convention Center is committed to the policy of equal employment opportunity and nondiscrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, sex, marital status, sexual preference, orientation, gender identity, genetic information, pregnancy, age, religion, veteran status, military status, disability, or any other status protected by law.

*Individuals hired into this position must serve a probationary period of three months. This position is represented by SEIU Local #6. The SEIU Local #6 office is located at 3720 Airport Way South in Seattle, and can be at reached by telephone at [phone]