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Oak View Group lists this Lead Housekeeping/ Setup Worker | Full-Time | Greater Richmond Convention Center opportunity in richmond, Virginia. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Oak View GroupOak 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 SummaryUnder general direction from a Housekeeping/Setup Manager, Lead Housekeeping/Setup Workers direct and supervise Housekeeping/Setup Workers in the completion of various custodial, housekeeping and event setup activities.This role pays an hourly rate of $20.00.Benefits for Full-Time roles: Health, Dental and Vision Insurance, 401(k) Savings Plan, 401(k) matching, and Paid Time Off (vacation days, sick days, and 11 holidays).This position will remain open until August 8, 2025.About the VenueThe Greater Richmond Convention Center is the largest meeting and exhibition venue in the Commonwealth of Virginia. With 178,158 square feet of contiguous exhibit space, a 30,550 square-foot Grand Ballroom and 50,000 square feet of additional meeting/banquet space, the GRCC is well-positioned to host a variety of events from small meetings to large trade shows and conventions. Situated along the I-95 corridor, the GRCC lies within a 500 mile radius of one half of the U.S. population. The Richmond Region is an affordable market in Central Virginia with the Blue Ridge Mountains to the north, the Atlantic Ocean to the south, Washington D.C. to the east and North Carolina to the west.ResponsibilitiesSupervise housekeeping/setup personnel and temporary workers; provide or coordinate staff training and safety programs; work with housekeeping/setup workers and temporary workers to correct deficiencies; recommend discipline and termination actionsSupervise and work along with staff in the set-up and tear down of facility equipment (i.e., chairs, tables, staging, risers, trash cans, dance floors, coat racks, table skirting, carpet, pipe & drape, plywood, field covers, tarps, etc.) for all events; ensure compliance with event work orders and relevant Building Code, Fire Code, Safety Guidelines, and ADA regulationsSupervise and work along with staff in the various custodial and housekeeping functions for the facility; sweep, mop, scrub & wax floors; wash walls and clean windows; polish stainless steel and clean counter tops; clean restrooms and replenish supplies; remove stains, clean and extract carpets; dust, polish, arrange and move furniture and equipment; remove rubbish and wastePerform various facility maintenance tasks as assignedOperate a wide variety of equipment including forklifts, high-lifts, floor scrubbers, and other vehicles as requiredPeriodically conduct inventory of all equipment as assignedReport defective equipment, facility damage, areas of the facility requiring cleaning and incorrect or improper set-ups to supervisors in an timely mannerMaintain storage areas and equipment in designated areas in a neat and orderly mannerUse hand tools or small powered equipment applicable to the work being performedCommunicate clearly and concisely in the English language, both orally and in writingPerform other duties as requiredQualificationsKnowledge Of:Operational characteristics, services and activities of public assembly facility housekeeping and event setup operationsEvent presentation and event production needsProper use and maintenance of hand and power tools related to job functionsPrinciples of supervision and trainingFire and public safety regulationsTerminology used in entertainment and convention settingsCustomer Service practicesRelevant federal, state, and local regulationsAbility To:Work effectively in a service-oriented environment subject to frequently changing prioritiesWork under high pressure in meeting urgent deadlinesIdentify job related challenges and make corrective recommendations to supervisorWork independently in the absence of supervisionProvide work directions to and work alongside subordinatesOperate a wide variety of equipment including vans, pick-up trucks, forklifts, high-lifts, floor scrubbers, and other vehicles as requiredCommunicate clearly and concisely in the English language, both orally and in writingEstablish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, contractors and facility usersWork a flexible schedule including early mornings, days, evenings, overnight, weekends, holidays, extended (long) workdays and extended numbers of daysExperience:Must be at least 18 years of ageMinimum of one (1) year of experience in housekeeping or event setup in a convention center, hotel, sports venue or other public assembly facilityHigh school diploma or equivalent GEDPossession of, or ability to obtain a current CPR certificatePossession of, or ability to obtain a Virginia driver's licenseStrengthened by our Differences. United to Make a DifferenceAt 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 EmployerOak 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.
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richmond, VA, 23220, US
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