Manatee County Government

Event Technician II (OPS)


Pay$15.00 - $20.37 / hour
LocationPalmetto/Florida
Employment typeOther

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  • Job Description

      Req#: 4792636


      Work Location: One Haben Boulevard, Palmetto, Florida 34221
      Powel Crosley Estate - 8374 North Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, FL 34243

      Works Hours: Hours will vary supporting events, nights and weekend, average of 15 hours per week

      To perform detail oriented, technical and physical duties associated with events (prior to, during and after) and serve in a lead capacity when necessary. Position requires a flexible work schedule, including evenings, weekends and holidays.

      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 outdoors and in areas that are not climate controlled.

      Essential Functions
      These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position.

      Collaborates with the Event Manager, General Manager, or other supervisors to ensure events are set up as directed.

      Will be trained to set up or build portable dance floors, stages/risers, basketball courts, telescopic seating, sports fields, team benches, flags, sand bags, goals etc, as needed for event setup and support.

      May set up displays, conference rooms, sports fields, etc; assists with set-ups, tear-downs, and cleanup at the end of events.

      Assists in the repair and replacement of such equipment as portable lighting, sound and electrical equipment, goal nets, goal posts, benches, etc., used for events.

      Cleans restrooms and fixtures; checks and stocks supplies; ensures that all lavatory installations are working and reports those in need of repair; makes other minor repairs as needed.

      Prepares reports and maintains work records, prepares estimates on amounts and kinds of materials needed, and provides recommendations for preventive maintenance required to keep repair work to a minimum, when requested.

      Performs as a lead person when requested, providing training, guidance and direction in the proper use of equipment and maintenance of offices and buildings, sports equipment, etc.

      Performs landscape maintenance work as needed.

      Communicates clearly, effectively and tactfully, orally and in writing, including understanding and following instructions, procedures, etc.

      Works emergency situations (including extreme weather conditions) when required.

      Performs other duties as requested.
      Minimum of 10th grade education desired (must be 18 years of age or older). Minimum of three (3) months experience in a special events setting, or as an Event Technician I. Must be familiar with small hand and power tools and equipment used in set-ups and tear-downs associated with events. Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered.

      Knowledge/Abilities/Skills
      Knowledge of work hazards and applicable safety precautions associated with materials and equipment used in work performed.

      Ability to effectively serve in a lead capacity and work effectively with others (including the general public.)

      Ability to lift and move up to 50 pounds.

      Ability to perform physical movements necessary for job assigned, i. e., bending, stooping, pushing, pulling, reaching, climbing, etc.

      Visual acuity with ability to identify colors, i. e., color coded electrical wiring, etc.

      Sufficient hearing to be able to identify levels of sound necessary for working with sound equipment.

  • About the company

      Manatee County Area Transit provides public transportation for Manatee County, Florida and is operated by the county.