Full-Time Event Services Tech

Join a Top Workplace and Help Create Unforgettable Events!

The Florida State Fair Authority is proud to be recognized as one of Tampa Bays Top Workplaces and were looking for a motivated hands-on Event Services Technician to join our team. If you enjoy working in a fast-paced environment take pride in creating exceptional guest experiences and like seeing the results of your work come to life this is the opportunity for you.

As a full-time Event Services Technician youll play a vital role in preparing the Florida State Fairgrounds for a wide variety of events throughout the year. From setting up event spaces and maintaining our facilities to supporting exhibitors and ensuring every venue is clean safe and event-ready no two days are the same. If youre dependable team-oriented and enjoy physical rewarding work that makes a difference wed love to have you on our team.

SUMMARY

The Event Services Technician is responsible for supporting all aspects of event operations across the Florida State Fairgrounds. This position assists with event setup and teardown facility readiness custodial services equipment movement venue maintenance and customer service to ensure a clean safe and welcoming environment for clients guests exhibitors and staff.

Assignments may vary based on operational needs scheduled events staffing requirements and employee experience. While individual technicians may routinely specialize in event setup or custodial operations all Event Services Technicians are expected to support the departments overall operational objectives and assist in other functional areas as directed.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Perform event setup reconfiguration and teardown of tables chairs staging pipe and drape barricades fencing portable flooring and other event-related equipment according to approved floor plans work orders and event schedules.
2. Maintain the cleanliness appearance and operational readiness of buildings meeting rooms restrooms public areas and event spaces through routine custodial services event-related cleaning and facility inspections.
3. Read interpret and execute event work orders floor plans diagrams schedules and setup instructions while ensuring accuracy efficiency and attention to detail.
4. Assist with exhibitor vendor client and contractor move-in and move-out providing professional customer service and operational support throughout the event lifecycle.
5. Perform waste management and sanitation duties including trash removal recycling debris cleanup spill response restroom maintenance replenishment of custodial supplies and routine and deep cleaning of assigned facilities.
6. Operate department vehicles forklifts aerial lifts utility carts cleaning equipment power tools and other operational equipment in accordance with training and established safety procedures.
7. Inspect facilities event spaces furnishings equipment and operational tools before during and after events reporting maintenance needs safety concerns damages or operational issues promptly.
8. Support facility operations through room resets furniture movement equipment staging inventory organization storage management and maintaining secure organized work and storage areas.
9. Complete assigned pre-event post-event daily weekly monthly and seasonal operational and custodial responsibilities to ensure all facilities event spaces equipment and support areas remain clean safe organized and event-ready.
10. Respond promptly to operational requests emergency cleanup situations weather-related impacts and other facility support needs during events and normal business operations.
11. Follow all Florida State Fair Authority policies operating procedures emergency protocols and established safety practices while promoting a safe environment for guests clients vendors and fellow employees.
12. Work collaboratively with Event Services Sales Maintenance Security Public Safety and other departments to support successful event execution and daily facility operations.
13. Provide courteous professional and responsive customer service while interacting with clients exhibitors vendors contractors guests and fellow employees representing the Florida State Fair Authority in a positive and professional manner.
14. Support departmental cross-training and operational flexibility by performing duties outside of an employees primary assignment including event operations custodial services facility readiness and general venue support as directed by management.
15. Perform other related duties special projects and operational assignments as required to support the mission and objectives of the Event Services Department.

The Florida State Fair Authority is a drug free workplace and an equal employment opportunity employer.

BENEFITS:

As a full-time employee of the Florida State Fair Authority youll enjoy a comprehensive and rewarding benefits package including:

• Medical dental and vision insurance to keep you and your family healthy
• Employer-paid life and disability insurance for added peace of mind
• A 457(b) retirement plan with company match to help you plan for the future
• Generous paid time off and holidays so you can recharge and enjoy life outside of work

Join a team that values your well-being both on and off the job!

Required

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Valid Florida Driver License with an acceptable driving record.
• Ability to obtain certification to operate forklifts aerial lifts utility vehicles or other equipment as required.
• Ability to work evenings weekends holidays and extended hours based on event schedules.

Preferred

• One (1) year of experience in event operations facility operations custodial services hospitality convention centers sports venues entertainment venues or related industries.
• Experience operating event support equipment and custodial machinery.
• Forklift and/or aerial lift certification.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Ability to work effectively as part of a team in a fast-paced event environment.
• Ability to follow directions and complete assigned tasks with attention to detail.
• Strong customer service and communication skills.
• Ability to read and interpret floor plans work orders and set up instructions.
• Ability to operate forklifts scissor lifts high-reach equipment floor scrubbers and utility vehicles.
• Ability to safely use hand tools power tools and operational equipment.
• Ability to prioritize work and adapt to changing event requirements.
• Must maintain a professional appearance and demeanor while interacting with clients and guests.
• Ability to work evenings weekends holidays and extended hours based on event schedules and Fair operations.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORKING CONDITIONS:

Duties are not performed primarily in an office setting. Sometimes operates computer and standard office equipment such as telephone and copier/printer. Must be able to stand walk sit use hands reach with hands and arms climb or balance stoop kneel crouch crawl talk hear taste/smell and lift or move (more than 20 pounds up to 50 pounds). Environmental demands include exposure to wet/humidity works near mechanical parts work in high place fumes or airborne particles toxic or caustic chemicals outdoor weather conditions extreme temperatures (non-weather) and risk of electrical shock.