The Monument Operations Technician

Description

ABOUT US

Conveniently located at the base of a low mountain range Rapid City is considered to be the gateway to the Black Hills. Surrounded by 1.2 million acres of forested hills it is within a one-hour drive to 6 national parks, multiple monuments, and memorials and is rich in culture and experiences. The City of Rapid City is a growing community - a fantastic opportunity to work, live, and play in one of the most beautiful locations in the world!

The Monument provides and maintains a user-friendly facility for entertainment, concerts, plays, conventions, sporting events, and civic gatherings to enrich the lives of the people in the Black Hills area. While doing so, we provide extraordinary customer service and safety standards which provide a memorable experience for all The Monument guests.

The City of Rapid City offers fantastic benefits including 2 healthcare options with low premiums, 6% employer-matching retirement, life insurance benefits, short-term disability, and generous vacationand sick leave. For a detailed benefit summary, clickhere.

Union

This position is part of the AFSCME Union. Applications received within the work unit will be considered first.

Position Details

ABOUT OUR JOB

At The Monument, our Operations Technicians are the folks behind the scenes that make it happen. This team performs all aspects of setting up and tearing down for our events, from pipe and drape to gymnasium courts. Our Ops Techs keep our massive facility user-friendly and ready to go for the next big event through regular and event-based cleaning and sanitation. The ability to work as a team and take direction is necessary to be successful in this role. Shifts include evenings, and weekends and may vary based on needs.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Performs event preparation and tear-down duties including but not limited to installing and removing hockey dasher; basketball floor, panels, stages, bleachers, and portable walls. Places and removes carpeting, tables and chairs. Sets stage, sound wings and mixing platforms according to production rider and set up.

• Performs building custodial duties including sweeping, mopping, waxing and buffing floors by hand or using power scrubber; cleaning restrooms; washing walls and windows; vacuuming carpets; and emptying trash receptacles and operating trash compactor.

• Performs building maintenance duties using hand and power tools.

• Performs grounds maintenance by picking up trash on grounds; removes snow from walkways and parking areas using shovel, blower, sweeper, sander and plow; spreads ice melting materials; mows and trims grass using mower and weed eater.

• May operates various equipment to include but not limited to Zamboni, forklift, airlift, or power scrubbers.

• Other duties as assigned.

Additional Information

ABOUT YOU

We understand your time is valuable and encourage you to apply if you possess the following qualifications

Education and Experience:

• Must be 18 years or older with a High school diploma or general education degree (GED).

• Commercial maintenance and cleaning experience preferred.

• A combination of education and experience deemed appropriate to fulfill the role and responsibilities of this position will be considered.

• A valid driver's license or ability to obtain within 30 days from the date of hire is preferred.