Special Event Crew Worker

Posting number: 650001

Department: ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

Division: A&E-SPECIAL EVENTS

Job classification: Special Event Crew Worker

Posting type: Open & Promotional

Categories: Miscellaneous, Maintenance

Summary

The purpose of this classification is to perform work functions with the Special Events Crew (SEC) associated with the preparation, logistics, setup/breakdown, and maintenance of a safe event environment for all city-hosted events, including but not limited to: Druid City Arts Festival, the Mayors Cup 5K, Live at the Plaza, Celebration on the River, and Holidays on the Plaza. This classification also performs specialized work functions associated with the preparation, setup/breakdown, and maintenance of a safe event environment in all city-owned facilities and venues, including but not limited to: The Tuscaloosa River Market, The Tuscaloosa Gateway Innovation and Discovery Center, and Mercedes-Benz Amphitheater. 

Examples of duties

The following duties are normal for this classification.  The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification.   Other duties may be required and assigned.  Specific duties listed may not be required for all positions within this classification but are determined by the normal requirements for the particular position.

Works under the Special Events Crew Supervisor in the planning, setup/breakdown, and logistics of ground breakings, ribbon cuttings, and all official city-hosted and special events. 

Ensures accurate inventory, transportation, and placement of staging, signage, and traffic control equipment for all official city-hosted and special events. 

Works with contracted and city staff in building and maintaining the Holidays on the Plaza (HOTP) Ice Rink; responsible for inventory, transportation, and placement of all materials and equipment required to build ice rink. 

Operates the Zamboni; monitors temperature on chiller to ensure ice remains solid, safe, and suitable for skating during Holidays on the Plaza. 

Responsible for the inventory, placement, and proper storage of HOTP skates, racks, signage, and rink props. 

Works with The Tuscaloosa River Market Operations Manager and staff in venue setups/breakdowns, logistics, and timelines to ensure accurate venue layout necessary for a safe event in the Tuscaloosa River Market. 

Executes accurate event layouts in The Tuscaloosa River Market using Tripleseat software. 

Responsible for the installation, breakdown, inspection, placement, and proper storage of tables, chairs, and bars in the Tuscaloosa River Market. 

Works with the Mercedes-Benz Operations Manager and staff in venue setups/breakdowns, logistics, and timelines to ensure accurate venue layout necessary for a safe event in the Mercedes-Benz Amphitheater. 

Responsible for the installation, breakdown, and inspection of the floor and VIP seating in Mercedes-Benz Amphitheater; arranges and ensures accurate placement of furniture in Mercedes-Benz Club and patio. 

Removes spilled garbage, trash, recycling or debris from city-owned grounds, facilities, and venues. 

Responsible for the installation, breakdown, inspection, and accurate placement of metal detectors, tables, stanchions, and bike racks at entry gates to ensure and maintain a safe and efficient flow of traffic entering and exiting the Mercedes-Benz Amphitheater. 

Responsible for the installation, breakdown, inspection, and accurate placement of Mercedes-Benz Amphitheater venue safety, clear bag policy, and permitted/prohibited items rules and regulation signage on and around the venue grounds prior to each concert. 

Coordinates with supervisor to fulfill required backstage accommodations for each concert; install/breakdown stage blow through barricades, bike racks, and stanchions according to tour requirements to ensure accurate and safe stage set. 

Assists in the execution of FOH operations, when necessary, at the Mercedes-Benz Amphitheater. 

Works with Tuscaloosa Gateway Innovation and Discovery Operations Manager in the preparation, setup/breakdown, and maintenance to ensure accurate layout necessary for Tech or Treat. 

Works at various sites to execute event layouts for all city-hosted or sponsored events. 

Works all city-owned facilities and venues to execute event layouts for all city-hosted events. 

Responsible for the chair sets for concerts and events held at the Mercedes-Benz Am