Conversions Worker - Anchorage Convention Centers

POSITION:        Conversion Worker

DEPARTMENT:  Operations

REPORTS TO:    Operations Manager/Supervisor

FLSA STATUS:   Part-time hourly, Non-Exempt

LEGENDS GLOBAL

Legends Global is the premier partner to the world's greatest live events, venues, and brands. We deliver a fully integrated solution of premium services that keeps our partners front and center through our white-label approach.

Our network of 450 venues worldwide, hosting 20,000 events and entertaining 165 million guests each year, is powered by our depth of expertise and level of execution across every component — feasibility & consulting, owner’s representation, sales, partnerships, hospitality, merchandise, venue management, and content & booking — of world-class live events and venues.

The Legends Global culture is one of respect, ambitious thinking, collaboration, and bold action. We are committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone can be authentic, make an impact, and grow their career.

Winning is an everyday thing at Legends Global. We have the best team members who understand every win is earned when we come together as one unified team. Sound like a winning formula for you? Join us!

THE ROLE

This is a semi-skilled, part-time position responsible for the room setups, tear downs, and cleaning of the Anchorage Convention Centers meeting rooms and public areas. A conversion worker is expected to be able to work without close supervision and to work irregular hours including day or night shifts, overtime, weekends, and holidays.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Sets-up meeting rooms and lobbies in accordance with the function orders; using stage, chairs, tables, dance floor, etc.
• Tears down meeting rooms and clean each room after events.
• Put unused furniture in proper storage rooms and ensures storage rooms are clean and orderly.
• Assists with garbage collection as needed.
• Cleans the loading dock daily, after the trash has been picked up.
• Empties trash receptacles, sweeps and mops-up spills on floors and carpets.
• Remove snow from sidewalks around buildings, canopy covering sidewalk as needed. Apply ice melt or sand when required.
• Other duties as assigned, i.e., cleaning restrooms and lobby areas.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of tools, supplies, and methods used in converting meeting rooms
• Ability to perform heavy and physically demanding work
• Ability to communicate orally and/or in writing
• Ability to understand and complete verbal and/or written instruction
• Ability to work independently in the absence of supervision
• Ability to work in cooperation with others

Education and/or Experience

High school diploma desirable

COMPENSATION

Competitive Union wage with benefits available through Union membership

WORKING CONDITIONS

Location: On Site at the Anchorage Convention Centers

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to move around the facility; to stand for long hours during events; talk and hear. This position may require work inside or outside of the building. Must be able to work a flexible schedule, which will include weekends and holidays. Work hours may range from very early morning to late night.  On rare occasion, must be able to work additional hours, weekends, overnight or extended stays, as business demands, with prior notice. Work is primarily indoors and some outdoor work (such as snow removal and building maintenance) may be required.  Environments may range from very warm to freezing. Work will be performed in many different areas of the Centers and off-premises. Work will involve a considerable amount of walking throughout a 100,000 square foot facility, lifting, kneeling, and other high-exertion activities. Potentially dangerous equipment will be encountered daily during work. May require frequently lifting/moving materials weighing up to 25-100 lbs. Must be able to push, pull carts laden with chairs and /or tables that could exceed 100lbs.  Must be able to work in a crowded, high-activity, high-demand environment. Flexibility is required as to the ability to meet all requests upon demand. Duties require the use of considerable initiative, creativity, judgment, problem-solving, and working under minimal direction. Requires attention to detail, logical reasoning, ability to formulate ideas and opinions, ability to handle multiple priorities, ability to anticipate needs of the company, ability to implement short- and long-term solutions to needs, ability to plan and implement projects, and the ability to resolve customer service issues.  Requires working under deadlines or pressure, dealing with difficult people or situations involving complex issues, and establishing and maintaining cooperative and productive work relationships. Must have an outgoing, positive attitude in dealing with clientele and employees.

NOTE:

The essential responsibilities of this position are described under the headings above. They may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons. Also, this document in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position.

Legends Global is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, and encourages Women, Minorities, Individuals with Disabilities, and protected Veterans to apply. VEVRAA Federal Contractor.