Conversions Lead(E)

Legends Global is the premier partner to the world's greatest live events, venues, and brands. We deliver a fully integrated solution of premium services that keeps our partners front and center through our white-label approach. Our network of 450 venues worldwide, hosting 20,000 events and entertaining 165 million guests each year, is powered by our depth of expertise and level of execution across every component — feasibility & consulting, owner’s representation, sales, partnerships, hospitality, merchandise, venue management, and content & booking — of world-class live events and venues. The Legends Global culture is one of respect, ambitious thinking, collaboration, and bold action. We are committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone can be authentic, make an impact, and grow their career. Winning is an everyday thing at Legends Global. We have the best team members who understand every win is earned when we come together as one unified team.

Managed by Legends Global, Desert Diamond Arena is the premier live entertainment venue of the Southwest, hosting world-class concerts, sporting events, and private experiences in the heart of the Westgate Entertainment District. Following a recent $42 million transformation, the arena continues to set the standard for innovation, premium hospitality, and guest experience.

THE ROLE

The Conversion Crew Lead at Desert Diamond Arena assists in the supervision of arena conversions team to accommodate sports, entertainment, Private Events and concert productions.  This position ensures that conversions are completed safely, in the configuration needed for each event.  This position also leads the part time conversions team and ensures rules and regulations are followed

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Physically perform and assist with event setups, changeovers, and operational tasks
• Perform facility operational tasks required in keeping up the facility on non-event days
• Act on all relevant information from Operations Manager and Event Manager for event setups and changeovers, including assisting the Supervisor during the overnight activities of the Conversion department to include appropriate flooring, risers and portable seating, etc.
• Ensure the proper maintenance of all equipment; arrange for the repair and/or replacement of used and damaged equipment.
• Work closely with operations and other departments on various projects as needed

Supervisory Responsibilities           

• Assists in training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

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.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision
• Ability to work flexible hours based on events, including daytime, evening, weekends and holidays, as needed

Education and/or Experience          

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
• 1 to 2 years related experience required
• Or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Forklift certification not required but strongly preferred
• Working knowledge of facility operations, changeovers and setups
• Working knowledge of operations equipment including forklifts, pallet jacks, staging equipment, and equipment used for installing basketball floors/hockey glass/football field
• Ability to meet deadlines and function in a fast-paced setting
• Ability to lift/push/pull or otherwise move 30 lbs. unassisted

Skills and Abilities  

• Excellent communication, problem solving and organizational skills required
• Excellent good customer service and public relations skills

COMPENSATION

Competitive salary, commensurate with experience, and a generous benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, paid vacation, and 401k plan.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be 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.

NOTE:

The essential responsibilities of this position are described under the headings above. They may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons. Also, this document in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position.

Legends Global is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, and encourages Women, Minorities, Individuals with Disabilities, and protected Veterans to apply. VEVRAA Federal Contractor.