Event Setup Houseman|Part-time| Overland Park 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 an Event Services Supervisor, Event Setup Housemen perform event set-up and tear down, housekeeping and light maintenance tasks as assigned. In the absence of an Event Services Supervisor, may receive instruction from the Event Services Lead, Director of Events, Event Manager or Manager on Duty.

This role will pay an hourly rate of $16.50

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.

Responsibilities

• Sets up tables, chairs, staging, dance floor, and other equipment according to the room diagrams and event resumes
• Tears down equipment and supplies after events are over
• Maintains cleanliness in the event spaces, including hallways and other common areas
• Keeps service corridors and storage areas clean, organized, and unobstructed
• Empties trash and operates various types of cleaning equipment
• Reads and understands room diagrams and event resumes in order to set event spaces accordingly
• Interacts with other staff and event planners, and responds quickly to needs and requests
• Other duties as assigned by management

Qualifications

• Must have high school diploma or equivalent GED and must be able to read and write at a level necessary for successful job performance
• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Must be available to work flexible hours and days including early morning, days, evenings, overnight, weekends and holidays
• Must be able to stand and walk for long periods of time and lift objects up to 50 pounds
• Possession of, or ability to obtain a valid Kansas or Missouri driver’s license or identification card

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.