The incumbent performs a variety of meeting space set-up tasks, mostly of a skilled nature, which often involve the use of physical strength. Incumbents in this position are responsible for providing standard meeting space sets per customer specification and Washington Convention and Sports Authority quality assurance standards. Incumbents are responsible for understanding the organization and subscribing to its commitment to customer excellence. Manual labor is primarily performed but, on some occasions, power tools may be used. Work is performed individually, or in-groups, under the close supervision of Meeting Services Supervisors and/or Meeting Services Team Leaders.
Responsibilities· Loads and unloads supplies and materials.
· Sets up, cleans, and removes equipment and furniture for events, including, but not limited to, staging, turnstiles, movable walls, dance floors, chairs, risers, tables, etc.
· Completes meeting room set-ups to include checking floors, windows, ledges, lights, stains, soils, tears, feet of chairs, linen, table and stage skirts.
· Provides and places water service for meeting room head tables, podiums and coolers.
· Provides and places linens in meeting spaces and show management offices as requested.
· Refreshes meeting rooms to include adjusting furniture, table skirts, removing trash and changing out dirty glasses.
· Performs minor repair work on equipment.
· Cleans furniture and checks for damages; advises supervisor of need for repairs and/or replacement.
· As scheduled, undertakes detailed cleaning of meeting room furniture.
· As scheduled by event changeover schedule and calendar, assists in cleaning of meeting rooms.
· Assists in monitoring Meeting Services supply inventory (i.e. bottled water, linen, cleaning supplies, etc.).
· Assists in equipment storage and maintaining order in service corridors
· Reports facility and/or equipment damage to supervisor immediately.
· Performs a variety of related tasks and duties as assigned.
Qualifications· High School Diploma or equivalent; AND
· Experience in set-up activities; OR
· Any combination of related experience, training and/or education.
· Experience reading and understanding basic floor plans
Skills Required
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Experience in event or meeting space setup activities
- Any combination of related experience, training, and/or education
- Ability to read and understand basic floor plans
What We Do
Events DC is Washington, DC’s official convention and sports authority and a premier host of conventions, sports, entertainment, and cultural events. It operates and manages major venues, including the Walter E. Washington Convention Center and CareFirst Arena, while providing event-hosting, creative, and destination-promotion services. Its mission is to create memorable experiences that generate jobs, economic impact, and community benefits for the District.
