CONVENTION CENTER POSITIONS ID-7934

Description

The Visalia Convention Center is recruiting for hourly positions that work varying hours, days, shifts, and may include weekends depending on events scheduled. Hourly employees are limited to no more than 25 hours per week. The following positions are available:
 

  • Service Worker $16.50 hr - $18.50 hr (DOQ)
  • Custodian $16.50 hr - $18.50 hr (DOQ) 
  • Audio/Visual Technician $16.50 hr-$21.00 hr (DOQ)

 

Examples of Duties

Service Worker Examples of Duties:

 Custodian Examples of Duties:
  • Cleans assigned areas.
  • Sweeps, mops, scrubs, waxes and buffs floors.
  • Dusts, waxes and polishes furniture and woodwork.
  • Washes walls and windows.
  • Vacuums and shampoos floors and carpets.
  • Empties and cleans waste receptacles.
  • Cleans restrooms and replenishes supplies.
  • Maintains equipment and materials.
  • Moves equipment and furniture.
  • This position is also responsible for setup of events at the convention center including transporting, setup and tear down of tables, chairs, staging, and other equipment and other duties as assigned.
   Audio/Visual Technician Examples of Duties:
  • Operation, use, trouble shooting of in-house technical equipment such as: lighting boards, sound equipment, spot lights, hanging and focusing lights, as well as fly system and rigging.
  • Repairs and maintains equipment such as lighting instruments, lighting cable, pin rails and sound equipment and cable. 
  • Conducts on-sight safety inspection regarding technical equipment and operations ensuring stage scenery, equipment and operations on stage are secure and setup in a manner that meets fire and safety codes. 
  • Operates and acts as deckhand, as well as, operating equipment during shows, audio mixing, follow spots and lighting consoles. 
  • Conducts inventory for technical equipment and supplies. 
  • This position is also responsible for setup of events at the convention center including transporting, setup and tear down of tables, chairs, staging, and other equipment and other duties as assigned.
  • This position is also responsible for custodial functions including sweeping, scrubbing, scouring, sanitizing and cleaning equipment, carpet cleaning and other duties as assigned.  

 

Qualifications / Requirements

Service Worker 
Previous experience is desirable.

Custodian
Previous experience is desirable.

Audio/Visual Technician
One year of experience audio/visual technician work is desirable.


Possession of or ability to obtain a valid California Driver’s License may be required of some positions.


 ~Successful candidates will be required to pass a criminal background investigation, physical examination and/or drug screen.~       

Positions in this class require moderate to heavy, physical work with prolonged standing, walking, bending, stooping, climbing, lifting, and carrying loads weighing up to 75-100 pounds. Positions may also involve periodic outdoor work, resulting in exposure to the weather. 

 

Additional Information

Please direct questions to:
Adrian Reynosa
Adrian.reynosa@visalia.city
559.713.4004

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by personnel assigned to this classification and is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. 
 
Hourly employment is classified as at-will and there is no guarantee of continued employment. Hourly positions are limited to 1,000 hours per fiscal year.   The supervisor determines the work schedule based on the needs of the department and may alter it at any time.  For more information on hourly employment click here.

The City of Visalia is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 

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