Operations Coordinator| Dallas Fair Park

Oak View Group:

Oak 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.

Overview:

Other duties include assisting other departments as needed and the maintenance and proper use of all operational equipment within and around the Fair Park campus.

This role will pay a hourly salary of $18.26.

For FT roles: Benefits: 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 March 14, 2024

Responsibilities:

• Set / strike equipment (Bike racks, barricades, tables, chairs, staging, bleachers, risers, pipe & drape, etc.) according to pre-determined floor plans for events in an efficient, timely, accurate and professional manner
• Set / strike to include the manual movement of equipment throughout the park from storage areas to event spaces and back to storage
• Review weekly work assignments with the Operations Manager
• Assist staff in the set-up and tear down of a variety of equipment, including, but not limited to chairs, tables, staging, risers, trash cans, etc.
• Provide excellent customer service assistance to internal and external clients
• Perform customary Housekeeping / Janitorial duties when necessary: clean floors, restrooms, furniture & equipment, walls, windows, fixtures, doors, and other areas and items throughout the campus
• Work on preventative maintenance plans to maintain cleanliness, appearance, and safety of the park
• Operate an assortment of equipment including forklift, high-lifts, vacuum, pressure washer and other vehicles as required
• Work from general instructions and specifications
• Read and interpret paperwork regarding event specifications
• Work a flexible schedule including early mornings, days, evenings, overnight, weekends, holidays, extended (long) workdays and extended numbers of days
• Assist Event Managers on all aspects of event setups including confirming layouts, equipment rentals and staffing
• Report defective equipment, facility damage, areas of the park requiring cleaning and incorrect or improper set-ups to supervisors in a timely manner
• Coordinate with Operations Manager to continually receive trainings relevant to job duties, give direction to and oversee assignments to full time/part-time staff and on call/temporary Labor Workers
• Multi-task under time constraints and with moderate to high pressure situations
• Communicate clearly and concisely in the English language, both orally and in writing
• Operate a wide variety of equipment including pick-up trucks with attached power washer, floor industrial scrubbers, and other vehicles as required
• Provide directions to others when needed
• Maintain a calm demeanor while providing corrective feedback to team members during stressful and/or time sensitive situations
• Perform other duties as required

Qualifications:

• Proper use and maintenance of hand and power tools related to job functions
• Applicable safety rules and procedures
• Customer Service practices
• Work from general instructions and specifications, with minimal to no supervision
• Oversee assigned duties and safe use of a wide variety of equipment including vans, pick-up trucks, forklifts, high-lifts, and other vehicles as required
• Work effectively in a service-oriented environment subject to frequently changing priorities
• Communicate clearly and concisely in the English language, both orally and in writing
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, contractors, vendors and facility users
• Ability to work flexible- various workdays and hours to meet business needs including early/late hours, long days, weekends and holidays. Must be reliable and punctual
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Experience in setup, cleaning and maintenance in an arean, stadium, theatre, convention center, hotel or other publice assembly facilities is a plus
• Scissor and/or Forklift experience preferred
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Knowledge/experience in and/or strong interest in Events is preferred
• Must have current Driver license and two (2) solid recent years of good driving history

Strengthened by our Differences. United to Make a Difference:

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 Employer:

Oak 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.