Oak View Group
Oak View Group is the global leader in venue development, management, and premium hospitality services for the live event industry. Offering an unmatched, 360-degree solution set for a collection of world-class owned venues and a client roster that includes the most influential, highest attended arenas, convention centers, music festivals, performing arts centers, and cultural institutions on the planet.
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Overview
Under general direction from the Operations Manager/Operations Supervisor, the Operations Team Leader will carry out responsibilities of Operations Department including but not limited to setup and tear down of events, cleaning of the facility, maintaining Mobile Convention Center, Civic Center, and Theater equipment and supplies, and completing departmental paperwork.
This role has a wage of $16.00 - $19.00 per hour.
For FT roles: Benefits: Health, Dental and Vision insurance, 401(k) savings plan, 401(k) matching, and paid time off (vacation days, sick days, and 11 holidays).
Job expires 7/1/2024
About the Venue
The Arthur R. Outlaw Mobile Convention Center anchors lively downtown Mobile, Alabama, a city that offers world-class accommodations, retail shops, restaurants, museums, parks and art galleries. The 317,000-square-foot facility features 16 meeting rooms, two ballrooms and two exhibit halls that total 100,000 square feet. Covered walkways and crosswalks to nearby hotels give attendees the ultimate in convenience, with downtown dining, nightlife, shopping and sightseeing just minutes away. Winner of numerous architectural awards, the Mobile Convention Center takes full advantage of an exclusive waterfront setting. The striking exterior incorporates outdoor terraces on three sides of the venue, while the expansive windows – more than 45,000 square feet of exterior glass – afford magnificent views of the historic Mobile River from three levels.
Responsibilities
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS (include, but are not limited to)
- Set-up and take down risers, chairs, tables, pipe and drape and other items as needed for meetings and events at the Convention Center, Civic Cener, and Theater.
- Organize and execute cleaning and upkeep of all areas of building; event and non-event related.
- General maintenance of equipment and fixtures including, but not limited to, carpet care, cardboard bailing, trash removal, equipment maintenance.
- Maintenance of the exterior which may include buildings and
- Provide direction and assistance to guests when asked.
- Completion of all required department paperwork including checklists, rosters, and other
SPECIAL CHARACTERISTICS/KNOWLEDGE:
Knowledge Of:
- Proper use and maintenance of hand and power tools related to job functions
- Applicable safety rules and procedures
- Customer Service practices
Ability To:
- Work from general instructions and specifications, with minimal supervision
- Perform general labor related tasks in a safe and efficient manner
- Grasp, hold, bend and twist a wide range of tools, equipment and materials
- Operate a wide variety of equipment including vans, pick-up trucks, forklifts, high-lifts, floor scrubbers, and other vehicles as required
- Provide directions to others (part-time and temporary team members)
- Maintain a calm demeanor while providing corrective feedback to team members during stressful and/or time sensitive situations.
- Work effectively in a service oriented environment subject to frequently changing priorities
- Assess organizational needs of work group to meet demands of a given task or goal
- Communicate clearly and concisely in the English language, both orally and in writing
- Adapt communication style and delivery to suit a wide variety of workers, some of whom may be
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, contractors and facility users
- Work a flexible schedule including early mornings, days, evenings, overnight, weekends, holidays, extended (long) work days and extended numbers of day
Qualifications
Experience:
- Must be at least 18 years of age
- One year of increasingly responsible experience in housekeeping or event setup in a convention center, hotel, sports venue or other public assembly facility, with at least one (1) year of supervisory responsibility
Education/ Training:
- High school diploma or equivalent GED
Licenses or Certificates:
- Possession of or ability to obtain forklift certification.
- Possession of, or ability to obtain driver's
Strengthened by our Differences. United to Make a Difference.
At OVG, we understand that to continue positively disrupting the sports and live entertainment industry, we need a diverse team to help us do it. We also believe that inclusivity drives innovation, strengthens our people, improves our service, and raises our excellence. Our success is rooted in creating environments that reflect and celebrate the diverse communities in which we operate and serve, and this is the reason we are committed to amplifying voices from all different backgrounds.
EEO
Oak View Group is committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis (''protected class") including, but not limited to veteran status, uniform service member status, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information or any other protected class under federal, state, or local law.
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