Event Services Worker PT (Parks)
City of Arlington
Apply to this job Convention Center Until 8/21/2026 First posted May 1, 2026 Last posted May 1, 2026
Job description
Under general supervision, performs full range of unskilled and semi-skilled manual tasks relating to the assembly and disassembly of public events activities and maintenance of the Convention Center facilities and equipment.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
- Perform a wide variety of duties in the preparation of public events related to set-ups including but not limited to assembling, arranging, and disassembling furniture, tables, chairs, and staging.
- Perform various custodial duties including sweeping, scrubbing, removal of debris, and mopping between and during events.
- Perform a wide variety of duties in connection with the maintenance of the building, grounds, and equipment such as painting; basic plumbing, electrical and carpentry repair; and mechanical repair of facility equipment (e.g., forklift, mechanical sweeper, etc.)
OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS:
- Operate required equipment and tools including forklift, mechanical sweeper, hand radio, etc.
- Provide information and give directions.
- Notify supervisor of equipment and facilities in need of repair as well as supplies that need to be ordered.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:
- Knowledge of materials, methods, and practices used in maintenance and custodial work.
- Knowledge of safety practices, procedures, and regulations applicable to work being performed.
- Skill in basic carpentry, painting and equipment worker.
- Ability to work irregular hours as required.
- Ability to work in fast paced environment with rigorous deadlines.
- Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication.
- Ability to use sound judgment and make decisions.
- Ability to perform a variety of physical skills including but not limited to seeing, pushing, stooping, and climbing to and from extreme heights.
- Ability to lift or exert forces equivalent to lifting up to 100 pounds.
- Ability to operate a variety of equipment including but not limited to forklift, lawn mower, buffer and hand radio. Ability to work in both indoor and outdoor environments.
- Subject to fume/odor, dust/mites, chemical, mechanical, and electrical hazards.
Qualifying Education and Experience:
- High School Diploma or GED, plus a minimum or one (1) year experience performing general facility or building maintenance work or any equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
- Possession of a valid Texas Operator’s License, Class C.
PRE-EMPLOYMENT SCREENING:
- Criminal background check
- Physical/Human Performance Evaluation (HPE)
- Motor Vehicle Review (MVR)
- Drug and alcohol testing
City of Arlington is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
About this role
Summary
Performs maintenance, custodial, setup, and operation duties for public events.
Job title
Event Services Worker PT (Parks)
Experience level
1+ years
Industry
public services
Location requirements
Convention Center in Arlington, no remote work allowed.
Salary
Not specified
Management role
No
Skills & keywords
Required skills
material knowledgesafety procedurescarpentrypaintingequipment operation
Preferred skills
furniture assemblyelectrical repairplumbingmechanical repair
Specializations
custodialmaintenancebuilding
Locations
Structured locations inferred from the posting.
Unknown location
On-site