Custodial Maintenance/Changeover Crew | Part-Time | Ford Wyoming Center

Oak View Group

Oak View Group is the global leader in venue development, management, and premium hospitality services for the live event industry. Offering an unmatched, 360-degree solution set for a collection of world-class owned venues and a client roster that includes the most influential, highest attended arenas, convention centers, music festivals, performing arts centers, and cultural institutions on the planet.

Position Summary

The Custodial Maintenace/Changeover crew is an on call event-based employee who performs clean up, set up and changeover for the Ford Wyoming Center events. This position also provides basic building maintenance.

This Custodial Maintenace/Changeover Crew reports to the Operations Manager. 

Position Details:

• Part-time position 
• Shifts include nights, weekends, and holidays 

This role will pay an hourly wage of $14 to $16.

Benefits for PT roles: 401(k) savings plan and 401(k) matching. 

EVERGREEN ROLE: Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis; there is no application deadline.

About the Venue

Formerly the Casper Events Center, the venue was renamed to the Ford Wyoming Center in January 2021. The Center is a 28,000 square foot multi-purpose facility, built high on a hill overlooking the city of Casper, Casper Mountain, and the scenic Platte River Valley. Funded entirely by the City’s portion of an optional 1% sales tax, the venue opened on April 17, 1982. The arena features a horseshoe-shaped seating bowl with 8,000 seats.

The Ford Wyoming Center hosts a variety of different events each year, including concerts, sporting events, family shows, trade shows, competitions, religious services, bull riding competitions, commencement ceremonies, lectures, and political rallies among other corporate and community events. The arena is host to the Wyoming High School Basketball, Volleyball, and Wrestling Tournaments, the Wyoming High School Art Symposium, Wyoming High School Marching Band Competition and Wyoming High School Spirit and Cheer Competition. The venue has been home of the College National Finals Rodeo each June since 2001.

The Ford Wyoming Center is owned by the City of Casper, Wyoming and is proudly managed by Oak View Group.

Responsibilities

• Participate in all aspects of the conversion process in preparation for events (setting up and tearing down flooring, portable chairs, barricades, staging, tables, other furnishings and equipment).
• Setup and tear down of event equipment as designated by event documents.
• Perform various duties to ensure the day-to-day operations of the facility are met including, but not limited to, loading/unloading delivery trucks, transporting trash and waste to proper disposal area and replenishing supplies.
• Assist, when necessary, with pre/post event cleaning, but not limited to, sweeping, mopping, trash removal, vacuuming, spot cleaning, washing, carpet cleaning.
• Perform repairs and maintenance tasks as needed such as painting, patching, and other conversion related operational equipment.
• Report irregularities, discrepancies, safety or damage concerns or loss of property promptly to Operations Supervisor.
• Work independently, exercising judgment and initiative.
• Work extended and/or irregular hours including nights, weekends and holidays, as needed.
• Frequent bending, lifting 15-50 pounds, exposure to multiple external elements, extensive walking through the building, exposure to loud noises, and standing for long periods of time.
• Other tasks as assigned to ensure the cleanliness and success of the events center and its events.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or G.E.D. and one (1) to three (3) months related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Demonstrate knowledge of typical methods and techniques for cleaning and maintaining the facility, and proper use and care of hand and power tools.
• Demonstrate a positive attitude and a willingness to learn.
• Ability to follow all policies/procedures, risk management, safety precautions, rules, regulations and emergency procedures.
• Experience operating pallet jacks, scrubbing machines or other light power-driven equipment is preferred.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions and communicate effectively with others in both oral and written form.
• Organize and prioritize work to meet deadlines.
• Work effectively under pressure and/or stringent schedule while producing accurate results.
• Ability to maintain an effective working relationship with clients, employees, patrons and others.
• Ability to remain flexible and adjust to situations as they occur.

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At OVG, we understand that to continue positively disrupting the sports and live entertainment industry, we need a diverse team to help us do it. We also believe that inclusivity drives innovation, strengthens our people, improves our service, and raises our excellence. Our success is rooted in creating environments that reflect and celebrate the diverse communities in which we operate and serve, and this is the reason we are committed to amplifying voices from all different backgrounds.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Oak View Group is committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis (“protected class”) including, but not limited to veteran status, uniform service member status, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information or any other protected class under federal, state, or local law.