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Position Overview | The Big PictureThe Event Installer is responsible for loading and unloading event décor cargo, and setting up and striking (taking down) the event décor. The Event Installer takes direction from and reports to the Event Logistics Manager, Event Logistics Assistant Manager, and may receive direction from the Director of Production, the Event Logistics Coordinator, the Loading Dock Supervisor, Event Directors, Event Installation Leads, and Technical Leads.Traits for Success | #teamwork
- Safety minded.
- On time.
- Good team player.
- Handy with tools.
- Loads and unloads props, furniture, floral products and other event décor onto vehicles and trucks for delivery to clients, venues and to return products to Kehoe Designs.
- Packs and unpacks props, furniture, floral products and other event décor.
- Prepares, assembles, installs and uninstalls portable bars, furniture, fabric backdrops, chuppahs, and other room décor throughout the event venue. May install products in entryways, on ceilings, floors, walls and columns.
- May install and uninstall lighting fixtures to include: pin spots, dazzlers, lekos, par-cans, up lights, and rope lighting.
- Returns props, furniture, floral products and other event décor to appropriate locations for storage.
- Works carefully to minimize damage and breakage of products.
- Sweeps and removes debris from event venues to ensure venue is left clean and without damage.
Other Duties and Safety Requirements | There’s More!
- Complies with all department and company safety guidelines, procedures, and rules.
- Mentors safe work practices to co-workers and team.
- Completes all safety training as directed and within established timelines.
- Interfaces professionally with all people, internal and external, in a kind and respectful manner.
- Tracks and enters time and assigns hours and tasks to appropriate events and jobs in time and attendance system.
- Completes all Human Resources and Payroll tasks and notifications through the Employee Self Service Online Portal on a weekly basis, as directed and within established timelines.
- Assists in other departments as needed and directed.
- May perform other duties as required.
Qualifications | What You Need to Bring
- Up to 1 year of event set-up experience preferred.
- Ability to understand, read and speak English.
- Ability to interpret pull sheets.
- Familiarity with proper packing methods is helpful.
- Ability to handle glass and fragile items safely.
- Good verbal communication skills to communicate successfully with the Logistics team.
- Ability to multitask and deal with competing demands.
- Ability to take direction.
- Customer service orientation; able to maintain a professional demeanor with clients.
- Good knowledge and ability to use tools and equipment that may include: hammer, screwdriver, hand drill, tape measure, dollies, lifts, and 8 foot and 12 foot ladders.
- Must provide own tools.
- Ability to tolerate long work shifts and work flexible schedules to include evenings and weekends.
- Ability to travel locally, and outside the city and state.
Physical and Work Environment Requirements | What it is Like at the Work Site
- Ability to stand, kneel, crouch, bend and reach during entire work shift.
- Able to walk 50% of the work shift.
- Ability to work with hands and arms during entire shift.
- Must be able to move and climb ladders without accommodation.
- Ability to work in high lift.
- Must be able to lift, carry, push and pull 30-50 lbs. repeatedly throughout the shift. Occasionally may move up to and 50 lbs. to over 100 lbs. with assistance.
- Ability to handle fragile items safely.
- Must have 20/20 vision with correction.
- Must be able to tolerate cold, heat and humid conditions.
- Ability to tolerate moderate to loud noise.
