Special Event Techs

Title: Special Events Technician Hours: Flex Schedule Pay Rate:$16 - $18 Location: Campus Position Summary: This Special Events Technician - Special Event Team is focused on all High Point University Special Events. This includes all outdoor features and areas related to any specific event, including the setup and breakdown of equipment. Workdays and schedules are generally routine, however are subject to change. Staff in this position will be asked to adjust their schedule to meet the needs of the client. Position Responsibilities: The Special Events Technician - Special Event Team is primarily responsible for the following tasks: Assists Janitorial, Landscaping and Maintenance staff to complete other needed work during pre-event setup. Conducts pre-event inspections for all locations. Documenting needs and prioritizing work based on timeframes. Assist in the evaluating, repair and performing of minor plumbing, including unclogging toilets, urinals and sinks, repairing faucets. Be able to diagnose electrical issues including switches, receptacles, lighting and breakers. Able to provide electrical support in the form of setup of power supply. Able to assist with HVAC issues and coordinate with appropriate contractors to affect corrections/repairs. Ensures exterior building appearance ( windows, doors and entryways) are clean and free of cobwebs and debris. Maintanis walkways, steps, parking areas and roads to ensure the area is safe and presentable for event traffic. Assists with set ups and breakdowns as needed for outdoor or indoor events. Communicates with the client/event representative to ensure all needs have been met to their satisfaction. Directs any ongoing concern to the event team and manager(s) as needed. Provides ongoing support and a direct communication link with the client throughout the event. Ensure the breakdown and reset up event spaces, for normal university operations. Communicates with SE or other line managers about any challenges or problems that may affect future work. Enforce compliance with Safety rules and standards. Promote safe work practices. Other duties as assigned by your manager. Training Bullets for helping front line staff to achieve goals. Position Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Required: Some Maintenance, Janitorial or Landscaping experience. Uses great attention to detail to ensure that all jobs are completed in an exemplary manner and any potential hazards or warning signs of problems are not overlooked. Must be able to work in outdoor environments in all weather conditions. Possesses the interpersonal skills and energy to interact with employees and clients in a pleasant manner. Ability to present oneself in a professional and well presented manner. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing with employees and the general public, to maintain confidentiality in daily operations, and to conduct daily duties in professional appearance and manner. Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems that may arise in day-to-day operations and prioritize tasks. Ability to inspect and ensure that all tools are in safe working condition before assigning to crew members. Has received and fully understands safety training, proper use of PPE, Application of anti-microbial barrier technology solutions and utilization of proper PPE for disinfection applications. Willing to partner with all crew members to help ensure all are working safely and are using safety equipment properly. Ability to carry, extend and climb ladders safely. Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus. Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Salary : $16 - $19