What are the responsibilities and job description for the Operations Specialist - Part Time position at Spokane Public Facilities District?
Description
NATURE OF WORK:
Performs a variety of set-up, tear-down, conversion, and maintenance duties in each District Facility, including the Spokane Veterans Memorial Arena, Podium Sports Complex, Spokane Convention Center, and First Interstate Center for the Arts.
SUPERVISION:
Employee works under general supervision referring questionable cases to the supervisor. Reports to the Facilities and Operations Manager and/or Lead on duty.
PRIMARY DUTIES:
· Responsible for event set ups and the timely set-up and strike of all equipment necessary to successfully complete changeovers that facilitate the maximum utilization of the facility. Set ups include, but are not limited to arena concerts, hockey, football, & basketball, convention center meeting room sets, stage sets, & banquet round sets, podium track & field, meeting, banquet, and stage set ups.
· Responsible for minor repair, maintenance, and cleanliness of facility structures and equipment.
· Includes exterior maintenance and responsibility for landscaping and snow removal. S
· May supervise a crew of manual workers performing unskilled to semi-skilled tasks.
· Plans and organizes tasks.
· Participates, when necessary, and trains subordinates in the use and operation of equipment incidental to the job.
· Operates special equipment associated with the set and conversions of the various facilities, including, hand tools, forklifts, scissor lifts, boom lifts, skid steers, Kubota tractors, Easy Go electric cart, snow blowers and John Deere Gators.
· May perform skilled work in a variety of building trades.
· Promotes both internal and external guest services, including fellow employees, contract service providers, event planners and event attendees.
· Performs related work as assigned.
Requirements
MINIMUM REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
· High school diploma or its equivalent.
· Applicant must possess a valid driver's license and must maintain a good driving record.
· An equivalent combination to two years’ experience in the building trades industry performing building maintenance, custodial, and grounds maintenance work; or two years apprentice training in the carpentry, metal, or electrical trades, is preferred.
· General knowledge of common tools and equipment normally used in the carpentry, painting, custodial and warehousing trades.
· Knowledge of facilities and equipment including basketball floors, ice hockey system, track wall operation, various seating systems, table, chair and staging set-ups, etc.
· Must possess critical thinking skills and be able to problem solve independently.
· Knowledge of the methods, tools, equipment, and materials normally used in maintenance and event changeover activities.
· Ability to perform semi-skilled tasks independently or to supervise a small group of unskilled workers.
· Ability to work effectively with fellow workers and the public.
· Ability to perform heavy manual labor for extended periods and to operate tools and equipment used in stadium and auditorium-type facilities work.
Part time benefits depending on the average hours worked:
· Option of electing medical and dental coverage
· Sick Leave
· Pension through Washington State Retirement – depending on average hours worked
· Employee Assistance Program
Salary : $20 - $29