Legends Global, the leader in privately managed public assembly facilities has an immediate, full-time opening for an experienced Houseman for Legends Global/David L. Lawrence Convention Center. The incumbent is expected to perform daily calls to work in meeting room setups, organization, forklift usage, equipment maintenance and follow all OSHA safety regulations
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
* Read and understand technical diagrams and measurements for room setups and client requests
* Set meeting rooms in accordance with diagrams and additional specifications
* Maintain inventory of frequently used materials and items applicable to day to day operations
* Assist with the completion of annual inventory
* Maintain organization of shop, storage areas, and service corridors
* Report daily maintenance and housekeeping needs for the building
* Maintain equipment as appropriate to ensure safe and reliable functionality of all necessary equipment
* Complete employer required training for the purpose of maintaining current knowledge of job, rules, regulations and safety policy and procedure.
* Operate equipment including but not limited to forklift, utility carts, pallet jacks and other mechanized material handling equipment
* Maintain all equipment used and return to designated storage areas and ensure is in good working order.
* Adhere to DLCC sustainability and safety standards and protocols.
* Interact with all DLCC Customers and Clients in a professional and courteous manner
* Perform all work in compliance with Legends Global guidelines
* Other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
* 2-3 Years' experience working banquet setup / convention setup / material handling
* Candidate will be required to join Teamster Local 249 Union Hall upon completing the 90 day probation period
* Experience with event operations preferred.
* Ability to interact well with all levels of staff, clients and the public
* Experienced safe operation of mechanized equipment preferred.
* Prior certification on powered equipment preferred with the ability to obtain future employer sponsored operation certifications per OSHA standards i.e. forklift
Skills and Activities Contributing to Job Success:
1. Making Decisions and Solving problems -- Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems. Critical thinking skills. Ability to prioritize and to handle multiple projects simultaneously
2. Communicating with Supervisors, Peers and Subordinates -- Good written, verbal and interpersonal skills required. Ability to clearly instruct others on processes Providing information to supervisors, co-workers and subordinates in verbal form (including two-way radio), in written and email form or in person
3. Organizing, Planning and Prioritizing Work -- Ability to determine materials, equipment and tools needed to complete job. Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize and accomplish your work. Works well completing tasks as part of a team or working alone. Excellent organization skills.
4. Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge -- Keeping up-to-date technically and applying knowledge to job
5. Getting Information -- Observing, receiving and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources. Basic computer skills preferred
Physical Demands:
* Position requires frequent walking ,standing, climbing, kneeling, reaching, pushing, pulling, driving, lifting and carrying over 50 lbs. on a daily basis
* Ability to enter and exit equipment safely with good eye and hand coordination and reflexes for the safe operation of equipment
Work Environment:
* This position requires work inside and/or outside of the building, as needed by events and is subjected to changing climate and adverse weather conditions.
* The worker is subjected to noise. Noise levels will vary depending on task and events in the building.
* The worker is subjected to a variety of physical conditions, such as, moving vehicles including powered industrial trucks and pallet jacks.
* Position requires knowledge of safe operation of equipment, such as service / utility carts, forklifts, pallet jacks and motorized pallet jacks.
Note:
The physical demands and work environment are a representation of what 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. The essential responsibilities of this position are described under the heading 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.
Other Requirements:
* Must be able to work flexible shift/schedule including weekends and holidays.
* Union membership, fees and dues are required upon successful completion of probationary period payable by employee.
* Candidate will be required to join Teamster Local 249 upon completion of 90-day probation
Legends Global is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, and encourages Women, Minorities, Individuals with Disabilities, and protected Veterans to apply. VEVRAA Federal Contractor.