"Set Up Crew Member"

Job Details

Set Up Crew Member
Department: Special Events
Location: Columbia, MO
Type: Full-time, staff
Pay: $15 per hour (Pay range may vary based on geographic location)
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States; visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Columbia College is committed to creating an inclusive employee experience for all regardless of race, color, national origin, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age or disability. The college maintains a safe place for open discourse and overall, fosters a sense of community that welcomes everyone.

Job Summary:
The Set up crew member is responsible for all aspects for setting up, arranging and breaking down furniture, equipment and accessories for all on-campus events. This position may also support off-campus event set ups and special projects including but not limited to floor care and deep cleaning offices and classrooms and related areas.

Essential Functions:

• Perform job duties in accordance with Columbia College’s vision, mission and values.
• Practice superior customer service.
• Display respect and civility to all constituencies in all communications.
• Attend work timely and on a regular basis during the established hours of operation; work additional hours as business necessitates.
• Organize and prepare event set-ups. This includes furniture set up, pipe & drape, sandwich boards, transport of event supplies, and set up/tear down of event decorations if needed.
• Assist with custodial duties on occasion.
• Maintain event furniture and equipment storage areas.
• Move and lift furniture and equipment as needed for setups and/or cleaning.
• Read and understand event set-up schedules and diagrams, work orders, and special requests.
• Operate various types of equipment during the cleaning process, and read and understand applicable operating manuals.
• Read and understand Material Safety Data Sheets for instructions and warnings for various chemicals used in the cleaning process.
• Fulfill additional responsibilities as assigned.
• Very rarely, additional hours may be required for evening or weekend events.

Supervisory Responsibility: None
Position reports to: Director of Events

Required Core Competencies and Professional Experience:

• Ability to fluently read, write, and understand the English language.
• Proficiency with the following, but not limited to: active listening; speaking; writing; critical thinking; judgment and decision making; monitoring; reading comprehension; time management; coordination; and management of personnel resources.
• Working knowledge of web-based technologies, including database systems.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment, with or without direct supervision.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, customer service, and organizational skills.

Preferred Core Competencies and Professional Experience:

• High School diploma or completion of High School equivalent certification.

Required Level of Education: None
Required Professional Certification(s): None
Preferred Level of Education: None
Preferred Professional Certification(s): None
Other Requirements: Ability to satisfy, within the parameters set by the College and consistent with applicable federal, state and local laws, a criminal background check as a condition of employment.

Special Requirements (if any):

• Valid Missouri Driver License.
• Must meet and maintain requirements as an approved driver for Columbia College.
• Ability to obtain a Class E driver’s license.

Physical Requirements: The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Individuals seeking accommodation should contact the Human Resources Department without delay. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand for long periods of time, talk, and hear. The employee is required to use hands and fingers to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, or crawl. Employee must be able to type on a computer keyboard and use a computer monitor on a regular basis.

Work Conditions: The work environment conditions described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is rarely exposed to outside weather conditions; however, possible exposure to hazards and physical risks to personal safety may occur while operating certain equipment. The noise level in the work environment is usually mild.

This job description is not meant to be all-inclusive of every duty and responsibility required by the employee in the position.

The offer of employment and assignment to duties is contingent upon a satisfactory criminal background check. The information may include, but is not limited to, academic, residential, achievement, performance, attendance, disciplinary, employment history, credit history, driving history, and criminal history of public record.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

Columbia College is an equal opportunity employer.