At the City of Bastrop, we are seeking people who are driven by a desire to contribute, possess a willingness to be challenged, and are committed to public service and want to be a part of an exceptional team that makes a difference in the everyday life of the Citizens of Bastrop. If you want to make a difference in the everyday life of the Citizens of Bastrop, come join our exceptional team as a Special Event Worker.

This is a unique position in that it serves in several capacities including performing a range of activities and services to ensure the success of special events and also serving as an ambassador to the City’s downtown beautification efforts.

Special Event Services:

Under direct supervision of the Maintenance Supervisor, the Special Event Worker will perform activities and services for conventions, special events and trade shows in a public assembly/event/parking facility. Employees in this class will exercise appropriate safety precautions in handling chemical agents to ensure personal, public, and personnel safety. Performs related event coordination work as required.

Downtown Services:

The Special Event Worker will also serve as an ambassador of the City of Bastrop Main Street Program under direct supervision of the Maintenance Supervisor. Employees in this class will provide quality customer service to property owners, employees, City staff and the general public; perform various types of grounds and facility maintenance tasks; operate various types of light-and medium-duty power equipment; assist with Main Street programs, projects, and events; and perform other related duties as assigned.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. This is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by incumbents of this class; employees may be assigned duties which are not listed below; reasonable accommodations will be made as required. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:

Special Event Services:

• Performs activities and services for conventions, events, and trade shows in a public assembly/event/parking facility.
• Operates various types of equipment such as buffers, scrubbers, vacuum cleaners, extractors to clean carpet, etc.
• Uses appropriate chemicals and or cleaners safely and productively according to instructions to ensure personal, public, and personnel safety.
• Performs custodial tasks, i.e., emptying and cleaning waste receptacles; mopping, waxing and buffing floors; washing windows; dusting furniture; cleaning vents, fans, walls; cleaning and sanitizing restrooms, kitchen facilities.
• Monitors facility to ensure a clean, comfortable, safe environment.
• Responsible for performing event set-up and tear down. Loads/unloads and stacks materials by hand.
• Reads and interprets stage and seating diagrams.
• Assembles and disassembles portable stages, tables, and seating arrangements.
• Moves furniture and other equipment, as needed, in the performance of duties.
• Performs light security services.
• Communicates and provides customer service in a professional manner, answering client and / or visitor questions, and provides assistance during event coordination.
• Prepares incident and event reports as needed.
• Cleans equipment and tools after use and maintains cleanliness and order in storage areas.
• Reports facility maintenance needs upon detection to immediate supervisor.
• Checks, cleans, and performs routine maintenance on facility custodial materials and equipment, such as changing vacuum cleaner belts and bags, and changing mop heads.

Downtown Services:

• Provides quality customer service to property owners, business owners, employees, City staff, the general public, and all other work contacts.
• Performs various types of grounds and facility maintenance and repair tasks.
• Removes and disposes of trash and debris from public property.
• Maintains planters, medians, and other landscaped areas on public property, including providing daily watering, etc.
• Performs gardening and landscape maintenance to include the application of pesticides, herbicides, and fertilizers.
• Performs or assists in the maintenance of and routine repairs to public facilities, including but not limited to sidewalks, planters, curbs and gutters, light fixtures, trash and recycling receptacles, bicycle racks, signs, and sign poles.
• Operates various types of light and medium power equipment, including but not limited to, mowers, trimmers, sweepers, chipper, chainsaws, weed eaters, pressure washers, and other power tools.
• Assists with Main Street programs, projects, and events.
• Performs all job duties in accordance with all approved safety rules and procedures and promptly reports all accidents, injuries, theft, loss, and broken or damaged equipment or property to the immediate supervisor.
• Serves as an extension of current duties as required for emergency management, particularly in the areas of shelter, debris removal, and recovery.
• Performs other related duties as assigned or required.

OTHER DUTIES

• Regular and consistent attendance for the assigned work hours is essential.

A. Training and Experience:

• High school diploma or GED.
• One year facility maintenance experience is preferred or any equivalent combination of experience and training that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Valid Texas Driver’s license with an acceptable driving record to be maintained throughout employment.

B. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of the internet/electrical connections for meetings, banquets, and tradeshows.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills are required.
• Skill in handling multiple tasks and prioritizing.
• Must be self-motivated, responsible, and reliable.
• Must possess solid organizational skills.
• Ability to develop and maintain positive working relationships with departmental staff, vendors, and the general public.
• Ability to set up Audio/Video equipment.
• Ability to work well with the public in a professional and courteous manner during Convention Center events.
• Ability to open and close facility and handle needs of the clients/vendors on a rotating basis.
• Ability to read and follow floor plan sketches and diagrams.
• Ability to lift and carry equipment or materials applicable to the assigned work.
• Ability to read and comprehend standard English, such as that rendered in warning labels and cleaning instructions.
• Must be able to work overtime, nonstandard hours, weekends and holidays as required to complete assignments.

C. Physical Demands and Working Conditions:

• Physical requirements include but are not limited to lifting up to 100 pounds frequently. Subject to standing, walking, lifting, carrying, pushing/pulling, reaching, handling, bending, twisting, balancing, vision, hearing, talking and foot controls frequently, fine dexterity, kneeling, crouching, and climbing occasionally; sitting and crawling rarely.
• Working conditions involve exposure to variable and/or extreme weather conditions, machinery with moving parts, hazardous materials/chemicals, and infectious diseases is involved; utilizes personal protective equipment as necessary.

Employment is contingent on passing post-offer, pre-employment drug testing/physical, and criminal background investigation.

The City of Bastrop is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer (EEO) and values diversity in its workforce. As an EEO employer, the City provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.