Event Tech I (OPS)

Work Location Bradenton Area Convention Center - 1 Haben Boulevard, Palmetto, FL 34221 Work Hours 15-25 hours per week; varies to support events including nights and weekends. Expected Starting Hourly Range $17.36 - $21.70 General Information Perform routine janitorial duties and/or assist in the set‑up, tear‑down, and cleanup of furniture, equipment for events held primarily at the Bradenton Area Convention Center, The Powel Crosley Estate, and/or the Premier Sports Campus. Position will work flexible schedules including days, nights, weekends, holidays, and occasional overnight shifts. Working Conditions Indoors/outdoors, high noise environment, hands on objects, tools or controls. Hazardous equipment, standing, lifting, bending, squatting, pushing, pulling, reaching, stooping, climbing, carrying up to 50 lbs. alone, 100 lbs. with assistance. Overnight assignments. Ability to adapt to extreme temperatures, such as working in outdoor areas not climate controlled. Performance review after 90 days, including assessment for potential to advance to Event Technician II (OPS). Essential Duties Assist with set‑ups, teardowns, and clean‑up prior to, during, and at the end of events. Will be trained to set up or build portable dance floors, stages/risers, basketball courts, telescopic seating, sports fields, team benches, flags, sandbags, goals, as needed. Set up displays, conference rooms, etc. Assist in repair and replacement of portable lighting, sound and electrical equipment, goal nets, goal posts, benches, etc. used for events. Communicate clearly, effectively and tactfully, including understanding and following instructions, procedures, etc. Perform other related duties as assigned, including participation in emergency or disaster response activities, as required and consistent with the employee’s qualifications, essential job functions, and applicable federal and Florida law. Qualifications Must be 17 years of age or older. Familiarity with small power tools and equipment used in set‑ups and tear‑downs associated with events desired. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Knowledge of work hazards and applicable safety precautions associated with materials and equipment used in work performed. Ability to lift and move up to 50 pounds. Ability to perform physical movements necessary for job assigned, i.e., bending, squatting, pushing, pulling, reaching, climbing, etc. Visual acuity and ability to identify colors, i.e., color coded electrical wiring, etc. Sufficient hearing to identify levels of sound necessary for working with sound equipment. Ability to work in extreme temperatures as needed. #J-18808-Ljbffr Manatee County Government