Variable-Hour Event Setup and Custodial Worker

2 weeks ago

Oregon City, United States Oregon Metro Full time
Salary: $23.81 Hourly

Location : Oregon Convention Center, OR

Job Type: Variable Hour

Job Number: 2024-8570-OCC-G-4

Department: Oregon Convention Center - OCC

Opening Date: 12/09/2024

Closing Date: Continuous

Position Summary

Hello, we're Metro Metro is dedicated to shaping a better future for the greater Portland region. The work the people of Metro do every day benefits the lives of the people who live here, today, and tomorrow.

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 Event Setup & Custodial worker, you will:
  • Perform cleaning and sanitary maintenance duties, including sweeping, mopping, waxing, vacuuming, dusting, and emptying trash containers throughout the OCC facility.
  • Maintain restrooms cleanliness and supplies, ensuring items are stocked during events.
  • Set up and break down tables, chairs, bleachers, ramps, dance floors, air walls, staging, and drapes for conventions, meetings, and events using schematic drawings and descriptions.
  • Provide directions and answer questions from the public.
  • Uphold Metro's core values: public service, excellence, teamwork, respect, innovation, and sustainability, including:
    • Building positive relationships and contributing to a positive team atmosphere.
    • Engaging others in ways that foster respect, trust, and appreciation for diversity.
Deliver excellent customer service to the public, officials, agency partners, and colleagues, aiming to meet or exceed expectations. Attributes for success:
  • Passionate about providing superior public service in a team environment.
  • Set up for events in a quick and efficient manner.
  • Understands and follow written and verbal instructions.
  • Perform all essential duties of this position.
  • Maintain positive working relationships with supervisors, co-workers, staff, and the general public.
  • Read and understand schematic diagrams used for event setup.
  • Work independently and collaboratively with co-workers.
  • Walk, stand, and work on concrete floors for extended periods.
  • Work under time constraints and in the presence of the public.
  • Perform tasks that require heavy lifting, moving, bending, stooping, climbing stairs, and frequent reaching.
  • Work on elevated platforms or ladders.
  • Safely and properly operate motorized and mechanical janitorial equipment.
  • Understand and follow operating manuals and product application instructions provided by manufacturers.
  • Work in a safe manner and adhere to Metro safety policies, practices, and procedures. Become forklift certified within one year.
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.

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 qualifications:
  • High school diploma or GED and
  • Two to three years of experience in a similar position; or
  • Any combination of education and experience that provides 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.
  • 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 facility's layouts
If this statement is true for you, then you may be ineligible to applyIf 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 qualifications:
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.
  • Experience performing similar job tasks outlined in the job announcement either working in a hotel, convention center, stadium, or theater
  • Experience Setting up and tearing down events
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:
Additional Information

Equal employment opportunity
All qualified persons will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, familial status, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, disability for which a reasonable accommodation can be made, or any other status protected by law.

Accommodation
Metro will gladly provide a reasonable accommodation to anyone whose specific disability prevents them from completing this application or participating in this recruitment process. Please contact the recruiter outlined in the job announcement in advance to request assistance.

Veterans' preference
Under Oregon Law, qualified veterans may be eligible for veterans' preference when applying for Metro positions. If you are a veteran and would like to be considered for a veterans' preference for this job, please provide qualifying documents as instructed during the application process.

Hybrid Telework
Positions designated as "hybrid telework," meaning you will have the option to work away from the office, although there may be times that coming into the office will be required. The designation of Hybrid Telework may be subject to change at a future time. All employees must reside in Oregon or Washington; Metro cannot support ongoing telework from other locations.

Pay equity at Metro
No matter who you are or where you work at Metro, you deserve to be paid fairly for the work you do.Every worker must get equal pay for equal work regardless of your gender, race, age, or other protected characteristics. has established processes and conducts routine pay equity reviews as part of the hiring process to ensure compliance with the 2017 Oregon Pay Equity Act.

Online applications
Metro accepts job applications online. If you need assistance or accommodation with your application, or access to a computer, please contact the recruiter outlined in the job announcement in advance to request assistance.

How to Apply
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Regular Positions: Metro provides generous health care benefits that vary depending on the plan the employee chooses, bargaining unit affiliation and employment status. Metro participates in the State of Oregon Public Employees Retirement System (PERS).

Variable Hour Positions: Metro participates in the State of Oregon Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) and provides paid sick leave.

01

The person in this position will drive OCC vehicles and/or equipment. Do you have a valid driver's license?
  • Yes
  • No


02

How much experience do you have cleaning floors using scrubbers, vacuums, pressure washers and carpet extractors?
  • Less than one year
  • One year
  • Two years
  • More than two years


03

Do you have experience cleaning restrooms in a commercial setting?
  • Less than one year
  • One year
  • Two years
  • More than two years


04

Do you have experience cleaning restrooms in a commercial setting?
  • Less than one year
  • One year
  • Two years
  • More than two years


05

Do you have experience using a diagram to set up tables, chairs, portable stages, dance floors, etc?
  • Less than one year
  • One year
  • Two years
  • More than two years


06

Do you have a forklift operator certificate?
  • Yes
  • No


07

Check the days you are available to work.
  • Monday
  • Tuesday
  • Wednesday
  • Thursday
  • Friday
  • Saturday
  • Sunday


08

Check all shifts you are able to work:
  • Day Shift start time varies between 6:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. depending on shows
  • Swing Shift start time varies between 12:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. depending on shows
  • Graveyard (11 pm to 7:30 am)


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