Housekeeping & Set-Up Worker (Part-Time)| Greater Richmond Convention Center

Overview

Under direct supervision from a Lead Housekeeping / Setup Worker or a Full-Time House Keeping / Set-up Worker, Part-Time Housekeeping / Setup Workers perform event set-up and tear down, custodial / housekeeping duties and light maintenance tasks as assigned.

This is a part-time, as needed position, with no minimum number of hours guaranteed.

Work schedules are determined by event activity on an as needed basis.

This role will pay an hourly wage of $17.00.

For PT roles : Benefits : 401(k) savings plan and 401(k) matching.

Job expires 9 / 30 / 2024

About the Venue

The 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 . 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 .

to the east and North Carolina to the west.

Responsibilities

• Work from general instructions and specifications
• Read and interpret paperwork regarding room set-ups
• Set rooms according to the requested layouts
• Set-up and tear down of facility equipment (., chairs, tables, staging, risers, trash cans, dance floors, coat racks, table skirting, carpet, pipe & drape, plywood, for events
• 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 waste

• Clean and maintain restrooms to the highest quality of service while replenishing supplies
• Remove stains, clean and extract carpet
• Responsible to properly clean and maintain a specific area of the facility. Always ensuring the area is hygienic, orderly and ready for public use
• Use hand tools or small powered equipment applicable to the work being performed
• Perform light facility maintenance tasks as assigned
• Report defective equipment, facility damage, areas of the facility requiring cleaning and incorrect or improper set-ups to supervisors in a timely manner
• Perform other duties as required

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older
• High school diploma, or equivalent GED
• Must be available to work flexible hours and days including early morning, days, evenings, overnight, weekends and holidays
• Knowledge Of : Proper use and maintenance of hand and power tools related to job functionsApplicable safety rules and proceduresCustomer Service practices
• Ability To :

Work from general instructions and specifications, with minimal supervisionPerform general labor related tasks in a safe and efficient mannerGrasp, hold, bend and twist a wide range of tools, equipment and materialsOperate a wide variety of equipment including vans, pick-up trucks, forklifts, high-lifts, floor scrubbers, and other vehicles as requiredProvide directions to othersWork effectively in a service-oriented environment subject to frequently changing prioritiesCommunicate clearly and concisely in the English language, both orally and in writingEstablish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, contractors and facility users