Full Time Event Services Crew Member

4800 US Hwy 301 N near Orient Rd, Tampa FL

Description

Apply Here: he Florida State Fair Authority is seeking qualified candidates to join our Event Services Team. Annually, over 200 events are hosted on the Fairgrounds and our Event Services Crew Members ensure the proper maintenance, cleanliness and facility upkeep for all events at the FSFA, including the set up and break down of each event. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: -Facilitate the set up of stages and chairs. -Support a clean and orderly environment by emptying trash containers, picking up trash, pressure washing bleachers, etc. -Provide support at indoor and outdoor show sites involving load-in, show run & load out. -Pre- and post-event review for shows through strong strong efforts while working in a warehouse environment. -Ensure efficient processes and quality of work for the maintenance of bathroom cleaning, window washing, picking up trash, dusting, sweeping, mopping and vacuuming. -Assist with equipment maintenance and repair. -Support work at elevated levels of five feet or higher using man lifts, ladders and/or catwalks. -Facilitate the operation of automatic and manual company vehicles up to 26-foot non-CDL box trucks. -Ensure a high level of compliance safety policies and department protocols are followed and enforced. -Read and interpret work orders or receive verbal instructions to determine work assignment materials or equipment needs. -Record numbers of units handled or moved, using daily production sheets or work tickets. -Drive operational excellence by managing the moving of freight, stock, or other materials to and from storage or production areas also including loading docks, delivery vehicles or containers, by hand or using trucks, tractors or other equipment. -Facilitate the maintenance of equipment storage areas to ensure that inventory is protected (load, unload, stack containers, materials, products). -Additional duties as assigned. EDUCATION: High School Diploma or equivalent required. SKILLS: -Experience with small equipment operations and mechanical skills preferred. -Must be able to lift a minimum of 50 lbs. consistently. -Ability to take direction from management and clients as well as work as part of a team in an event production situation. -Ability to operate small equipment such as a forklift, loader, scissor lift, high reach and floor scrubber. -Ability to operate power tools. -Strong customer service and communication skills. -Must maintain a polished appearance during events while working with the public. -Must be able to work nights, weekends, holidays and be available on short notice. EXPERIENCE: Customer service experience and prior event service experience highly preferred. Valid driver's license required and must meet company vehicle driving standards. Full time Employees of the Florida State Fair enjoy such benefits as medical, dental, vision, short term disability, 457 retirement plan with a company match, a robust PTO plan and paid holidays. EOE / DFWP