Utility Worker | Full-Time | Miami Beach Convention Center

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

The Utility Woker’s role encompasses a range of responsibilities, including but not limited to janitorial, housekeeping, and event/room set-up tasks, as directed by the Housekeeping Manager or Event Operations leadership team. In addition to these core duties, utility workers may be tasked with maintaining cleanliness and orderliness in MBCC, ensuring the proper disposal of waste, replenishing cleaning supplies, and promptly addressing any cleanliness-related concerns. They may also collaborate with other team members to support the seamless execution of events, ensuring that venues are set up and arranged according to specified guidelines. The utility worker is expected to contribute to the overall functionality and visual appeal of the facilities they service, playing a vital role in creating a welcoming and organized environment.

 

This role pays an hourly rate of $16.00

 

Benefits for Full-Time roles: 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 December 31, 2025.

Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Conducts daily janitorial tasks across diverse areas such as restrooms, lobbies, meeting rooms, ballrooms, exhibit halls, and the entire MBCC campus.
• Undertakes a comprehensive range of duties, including but not limited to sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, window/glass cleaning, stainless steel polishing, and trash removal, as per directives from the Event Operations Supervisor/Manager.
• Utilizes mechanical equipment proficiently to ensure the cleanliness of terrazzo, concrete, and carpet floor surfaces is maintained at optimal levels.
• Observes, identifies, and promptly addresses any problematic areas or tasks, communicating them to the attention of the Event Operations Supervisor.
• Assumes responsibility for the setup and breakdown of tables, chairs, staging, and various event equipment, ensuring seamless execution of events.
• Takes care of equipment usage and maintenance to guarantee its longevity and efficient functionality.
• Performs additional duties and responsibilities as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• This position does not have supervisory responsibilities.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• High School diploma or equivalent desired.
• Knowledge of basic janitorial and basic standard meeting room set-ups.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Ability to follow both, written and verbal directives provided by Supervisors.
• Ability to collaborate effectively as a team member.
• Demonstrate the ability to perform under pressure.
• Capable of lifting and/or moving items weighing up to 25 pounds.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

• No certifications are required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

These physical demands are representative of the physical requirements necessary for an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the Utility Worker Job. Reasonable accommodation can be provided to enable people with disabilities to perform the described essential functions of the Utility Worker Job. While performing the responsibilities of the Utility Worker, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. The employee is constantly required to exert various types of physical exertion, such as prolonged reaching, bending, kneeling, and lifting. Vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

 

WORKING CONDITIONS:

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