5944 – Events Worker

Salary: $15.75 – $17.13 Hourly

Location : Tucson, AZ

Job Type: Intermittent

Job Number: 2023-01542

Department: Kino Sports Complex

Division: KSC STADIUM SO EXP

Opening Date: 09/22/2023

Closing Date: Continuous

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Position Description

OPEN UNTIL FILLED

Salary Grade: 1

DOE: $15.75 – $17.13

Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to work with a dynamic team and support the events held at the Pima County Kino Sports Complex? Look no further! We are seeking motivated and enthusiastic individuals to join us as Events Workers, where you will work in the logistics of events such as set up, tear down, monitoring gates, and enforcing policies assisting events grounds/facility maintenance. There are multiple intermittent positions, with rotating days, evening, midnight, holiday, and weekend shifts.

As an Events Worker, you’ll work alongside a team of professionals to ensure that all aspects of the event run smoothly and efficiently. The ideal candidate will be reliable, responsible, and possess strong communication skills to work effectively in a fast-paced environment. If you’re looking for a challenging and rewarding job that offers personal and professional growth opportunities, we encourage you to apply for the Events Worker position at the Pima County Kino Sports Complex.

Duties/Responsibilities
(Work assignments may vary depending upon the department’s needs and will be communicated to the applicant or incumbent by the supervisor.)

Conducts beginning and ending concession and/or supply inventories;

Receives, unpacks, and stores materials, supplies, and equipment;

Receives money from the public in payment for snack and novelty items purchased and makes change;

Maintains and balances cash register funds, and maintains records of money received and items sold;

Maintains clean working conditions in area of assignment in compliance with sanitary regulations;

Performs routine maintenance tasks including weeding, painting, cleaning and field maintenance;

Directs vehicles for event parking;

Maintains security on event grounds and in parking areas;

Performs ticket collecting duties;

Moves equipment and furniture;

Provides janitorial services including restroom clean-up/product re-stocking, trash pick-up, trash can liner replacement and facilities/equipment clean-up.

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:

Knowledge of:

• basic operation of concessions;
• standard receiving, inventory, and sales practices and procedures;
• simple cash transactions and record maintenance;
• basic arithmetic functions and cash register operation;
• practices, tools and equipment used in the maintenance, repair and cleaning of grounds and facilities;
• general safety and sanitary practices relating to area of assignment.

Skill in:

• providing customer service in large, and sometimes unruly, crowds;
• requisitioning supplies;
• maintaining effective working relationships;
• understanding and following verbal and written instructions;
• performing basic arithmetic calculations and cash register operations;
• performing routine manual labor tasks.

Minimum Qualifications
Any combination of training, education, and experience which demonstrates the minimum knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Qualifying education and experience must be clearly documented in the “Education” and “Work Experience” sections of the application. Do not substitute a resume for your application or write “see resume” on your application.

Preferred Qualifications: (Be specific in describing your experience in your application. Ensure the descriptions provided illustrate your competencies, specifically addressing the required and preferred qualifications.):

1. Experience in customer service, problem-solving, and working directly (face-to-face) with customers.
2. Experience in general grounds maintenance work (raking, trimming, etc.).
3. Experience in general clean up including restrooms, trash removal, walkways, and equipment set up/tear down.
4. Experience working outside in extreme heat, humidity, dust, and cold weather.
5. Experience working in varied settings including events, leagues, tournaments, and community activities with crowds of varying sizes.
6. Experience setting up and tearing down events, leagues, tournaments, and/or community activities.

Selection Procedure:
Pima County Human Resources Department reserves the right to admit to the selection process only those candidates that meet the minimum/desired qualifications. All applications will be assessed based on an evaluation of the listed education and experience. Candidates meeting the minimum/desired qualifications may be further evaluated/scored against any advertised Preferred Qualifications. The hiring authority will interview and select the successful candidate from a referral list provided by Human Resources. Additional assessments/testing may be required as part of the selection process.

Supplemental Information
Licenses and Certificates: Current first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certification (American Red Cross or equivalent) must be acquired prior to completion of initial training. Some positions are required to have a Fingerprint Clearance Card. Valid driver license is required at time of application. Valid AZ driver license is required at time of appointment. The successful applicant will be subject to a 39-month DOT Motor Vehicle Record review to determine applicant’s suitability to operate county vehicles in accordance with Pima County administrative procedures. Failure to obtain and maintain the required licenses and certifications shall be grounds for termination. Any offer of employment resulting from this recruitment is contingent upon Fleet Services’ review and approval of the candidate’s driving record.

Special Notice Items: The County requires pre-employment background checks. Successful candidates will receive a post-offer, pre-employment background screening to include verification of work history, education and criminal conviction history. A prior criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify a candidate from employment with the County.

Physical/Sensory Requirements: This classification requires the ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds, and the ability to stand for long periods of time, often under unfavorable weather conditions. Any additional physical and sensory abilities will be determined by the position.

EEO Information: Pima County Government is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We are committed to an inclusive and diverse workforce and will not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, kinship, political interest, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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