Variable-Hour Event Setup and Custodial Worker - Metro

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The Oregon Convention Center (OCC) is seeking enthusiastic applicants who enjoy working in a fast paced and friendly environment. At our world-class venue, we host diverse organizations, people and events from around the world. How can you contribute to our success? Our Utility Workers are responsible for cleaning and event set-up and with helping us to proudly present our wonderful venue to our guests and clients for each and every event. As a premier convention, tradeshow, conference and event venue leader, our number one role is to provide a memorable experience for both shows and guests – experiences you would help shape.
 
Utility Workers perform set-up and custodial duties for specified events on an on-call basis. Typically hours may average 8 – 24 hours weekly, but actual hours will vary from week to week and with seasonal event volume.
 
As the Variable hour Event Setup and Custodial Worker, you will:

• Perform cleaning and sanitary maintenance duties, including sweeping, mopping, waxing, vacuuming, dusting and emptying trash containers for the entire OCC facility, including loading docks, break rooms and event spaces.
• Restroom maintenance and cleaning tasks including replenishing towels, tissue and soap. Is proactive during events to make sure these items are stocked.
• Perform set-up and break down of tables, chairs, bleachers, ramps, dance floors, air walls, staging and hanging drapes as required for conventions, meeting and other OCC events utilizing schematic drawings and narrative descriptions.
• Provide directions and answers questions from the public.

Attributes for Success: 
Knowledge of

• Materials, methods and equipment used in a facility cleaning operation 
• Janitorial equipment and janitorial safety procedures
• Sustainability efforts in a commercial setting 
• Customer service

Skill to

• Set up for events in a quick and efficient manner 
• Understand and follow written and verbal instructions
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers and the public

Ability to

• Perform all essential duties of this position
• Ability to work with supervisors, co-workers, staff and the general public 
• Walk, stand and work on concrete floors for extended periods of time 
• Provide excellent customer service
• Work under time constraints and with public present 
• Perform tasks that require heavy lifting, moving, etc. 
• Bend, stoop, climb stairs and reach frequently
• Work on elevated platforms or ladders
• Safely and properly operate motorized and mechanical janitorial equipment used to perform the job
• Understand and follow operating manuals and application instructions supplied by product manufacturers
• Use small hand tools
• Work in a safe manner and follow Metro safety policies, practices, and procedures 

DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION                                              
At Metro, we strive to cultivate diversity, advance equity, and practice inclusion in all of its work. This means attracting and empowering a workforce that is inclusive of a broad range of human qualities. Workplace diversity is both a moral imperative and a business strength, essential to providing quality support and services to our region. Metro’s goal is to hire, develop and retain highly skilled and talented individuals across all departments and programs who best reflect the diversity of our community.  
 
Learn more about Metro’s Diversity Action Plan

TO QUALIFY
We will consider any combination of relevant work experience, volunteering, education, and transferable skills as qualifying unless an item or section is labeled required. Please be clear and specific in your application materials on how your background is relevant.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• High school diploma or GED; AND
• Two to three year in a similar utility position; OR
• Any combination of education and experience which would provide the candidate with the desired skills, knowledge and ability required to perform the job.
• Possession of or the ability to obtain a forklift operator and CPR certificate within one year of hire.
• Must be able to work a variety of shifts to meet the needs of the business and be dependable.
• Must be able to learn the facilities layouts

Required
A valid driver's license. (a driving check will be conducted on those offered the position).

If this statement is true for you, then you may be ineligible to apply
If you were terminated for cause during any employment with Metro, or resigned in lieu of termination, you may be ineligible for rehire for a minimum of 3 years.
 
Like to have:  
You do not need to have the following preferred qualifications/transferable skills to qualify. However, keep in mind we may consider some or all of the following when identifying the most qualified candidates.  Your transferable skills are any skills you have gained through education, work experience (including the military) or life experience that are relevant for this position.

• Experience in a public assembly facility.

SCREENING AND EVALUATION
The Application Packet: The application packet consists of the following documents. Please ensure that you upload these documents in your online application. Make sure your application is complete, missing any part of these items could result in an incomplete application and will not be moved forward in the recruitment.

• A completed online application
• Complete answers to all supplemental questions

 The Selection Process: We expect to evaluate candidates for this recruitment as follows. The selection process is subject to change.

• Initial review of minimum qualifications
• In-depth evaluation of application materials to identify the most qualified candidates
• Consideration of top candidates/interviews
• Reference Check
• Driving records check for final candidate

COMPENSATION, BENEFITS AND REPRESENTATION
The hourly pay rate for this position is Step 1. $23.81 per hour of the VHE Utility Worker Classification.  This position is eligible for overtime and is represented by AFCSME 3580 union and is classified as a Utility Worker (click to read the full classification). 

Classification descriptions are typically written broadly and do not include the specific duties and responsibilities of the positions. The 

Questions?

Talent Acquisition Specialist: Lamarkus Gilliard
Email: Lamarkus.Gilliard@oregonmetrog.gov