Special Events Worker II – Georgetown University Law Center

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Requirements

The Special Events Worker II reports directly to the Special Events Manager. The Special Events Manager will work alone or with others. The Special Events Worker will interact mainly with fellow special event workers but may interact occasionally with the event’s coordinator and the Office of Student Activity Facilities staff. The Special Events must work cooperatively with all of these individuals so that the work can be completed timely and efficiently and that events can go smoothly. The Special Events Worker is designated, “Emergency Employee” by the University’s definition. Emergency employees must report to work regardless of weather conditions. Additional duties include:

• Working in accordance with a detailed plan to support academic, social, and cultural events, the incumbent performs general and specific cleaning, deliveries, moving furniture, set ups and break downs of equipment, such as tables, chairs, podiums, stages and coat racks.
• Under certain circumstances not limited to emergency snow removal, spills, and flooding, the incumbent will respond to requests from the Facilities Management office, all other Facilities Managers as may be required.
• Uses and disposes of materials in accordance with applicable environmental safety and control regulations.
• Dress in proper uniform and carry valid University identification at all times.
• Set up tables, chairs, podium, stages, coat racks and other type of event equipment.
• Must be able to lift up to fifty pounds, push and/or pull equipment up to 100 pounds on a rolling dolly.
• Must be to lift and carry up to thirty-five pounds and tools of the trade.
• Must be able to walk, climb stairs and ladders, bend and crouch, to reach and pull and to work on equipment.
• Must be able to have a fundamental understanding of chemicals.

Requirements and Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalency
• Prefer one year of custodial work experience and event set up
• Driver’s license from Maryland, District of Columbia, or Virginia is required. Must be qualified to conform to the University Driving Policy
• Must be able to read and understand product label instructions and to read and understand University policies and procedures
• Must be able to work well as part of a team and independently
• Must be capable of relating custodial and maintenance problems clearly to supervisor and/or the Work Management Center
• This position is considered an emergency position that requires that incumbent report to work during inclement weather at the regularly scheduled time regardless of whether the University is closed, opening late or closing early
• Must be able to be flexible to accommodate emergency situations such as staffing shortages and snow removal

Work Mode Designation

This position has been designated as On-Campus. Please note that work mode designations are regularly reviewed in order to meet the evolving needs of the University. Such review may necessitate a change to a position’s mode of work designation. Complete details about Georgetown University’s mode of work designations for staff positions can be found on the Department of Human Resources website: https://hr.georgetown.edu/mode-of-work-designation.

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EEO Statement:

Georgetown University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer fully dedicated to achieving a diverse faculty and staff. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and expression, and sexual orientation), disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Benefits:

Georgetown University offers a comprehensive and competitive benefit package that includes medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, retirement savings, tuition assistance, work-life balance benefits, employee discounts and an array of voluntary insurance options. You can learn more about benefits and eligibility on the Department of Human Resources website.

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