Housekeeping & Set-Up Worker (Part-Time)| Greater Richmond Convention 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

Under direct supervision from a Lead Housekeeping/Setup Worker or a Full-Time House Keeping/Set-up Worker, Part-Time Housekeeping/Setup Workers perform event set-up and tear down, custodial/housekeeping duties and light maintenance tasks as assigned.

This is a part-time, as needed position, with no minimum number of hours guaranteed.

Work schedules are determined by event activity on an as needed basis.

This role will pay an hourly wage of $18.00. 

For PT roles: Benefits: 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

The Greater Richmond Convention Center is the largest meeting and exhibition venue in the Commonwealth of Virginia. With 178,158 square feet of contiguous exhibit space, a 30,550 square-foot Grand Ballroom and 50,000 square feet of additional meeting/banquet space, the GRCC is well-positioned to host a variety of events from small meetings to large trade shows and conventions. Situated along the I-95 corridor, the GRCC lies within a 500 mile radius of one half of the U.S. population. The Richmond Region is an affordable market in Central Virginia with the Blue Ridge Mountains to the north, the Atlantic Ocean to the south, Washington D.C. to the east and North Carolina to the west.

Responsibilities

• Work from general instructions and specifications
• Read and interpret paperwork regarding room set-ups
• Set rooms according to the requested layouts
• Set-up and tear down of facility equipment (i.e., chairs, tables, staging, risers, trash cans, dance floors, coat racks, table skirting, carpet, pipe & drape, plywood, etc.) for events
• Sweep, mop, scrub & wax floors; wash walls and clean windows; polish stainless steel and clean counter tops; clean restrooms and replenish supplies; remove stains, clean and extract carpets; dust, polish, arrange and move furniture and equipment; remove rubbish and waste
• Clean and maintain restrooms to the highest quality of service while replenishing supplies
• Remove stains, clean and extract carpet
• Responsible to properly clean and maintain a specific area of the facility. Always ensuring the area is hygienic, orderly and ready for public use
• Use hand tools or small powered equipment applicable to the work being performed
• Perform light facility maintenance tasks as assigned
• Report defective equipment, facility damage, areas of the facility requiring cleaning and incorrect or improper set-ups to supervisors in a timely manner
• Perform other duties as required

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older
• High school diploma, or equivalent GED
• Must be available to work flexible hours and days including early morning, days, evenings, overnight, weekends and holidays
• Knowledge Of:
  • Proper use and maintenance of hand and power tools related to job functions
  • Applicable safety rules and procedures
  • Customer Service practices
• Ability To:
  • Work from general instructions and specifications, with minimal supervision
  • Perform general labor related tasks in a safe and efficient manner
  • Grasp, hold, bend and twist a wide range of tools, equipment and materials
  • Operate a wide variety of equipment including vans, pick-up trucks, forklifts, high-lifts, floor scrubbers, and other vehicles as required
  • Provide directions to others
  • Work effectively in a service-oriented environment subject to frequently changing priorities
  • Communicate clearly and concisely in the English language, both orally and in writing
  • Establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, contractors and facility users

Strengthened by our Differences. United to Make a Difference

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.