Operations Staff - Changeover

Overview

CENTERS, LLC is a professional management firm specializing in facility, operation, and program management for higher education. CENTERS' management approach is customized for each client yet retains our uniform quality. Our firm unites site staff with a centralized administrative team, each contributing to the firm's goals and client needs. The CENTERS Team is innovative, entrepreneurial, trail-blazing, and ambitious for both CENTERS and our clients. Today, CENTERS provides management services for 14 clients. 

Responsibilities

Under the direction of the Operations Manager, the Operations Staff - Changeover is responsible for the setup and breakdown of events and facility conversions.

This position will work on-site at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire’s Sonnentag Center, a major athletic, recreation, and event center, that opened Summer of 2024. The new Sonnentag Center will serve as a venue for university and community events, concerts, and home to Eau Claire Men’s and Women’s Athletics.

• Setup and breakdown events including flooring, seating, tables, stages, ramps, etc.
• Operate equipment and machinery to aid in setup and breakdown
• Perform seating, facilities, and event checklists inspections
• Support Athletics Game Day Staff and Production
• Report issues to supervisors and management as they arise 
• Assist with cleaning, housekeeping, and light maintenance
• Follow safety precautions and emergency procedures
• Attend all staff meetings and trainings and communicate as needed through emails, group messaging, and telephone

Qualifications

Applicants must be 18 years or older.

Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Some experience using hand tools preferred

Skills/Abilities:

• Ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays
• Ability to problem solve
• Ability to perform general labor
• Must be able to discuss, converse with, and exchange accurate information with patrons, staff, stakeholders, etc.

Work Environment and Physical Demands

Work Environment

• Non-smoking environment
• Moderate to loud noise
• Maintain flexible hours for events that occur on weekends and evenings 

Physical Demands

• Walking, standing or working events
• Must be able to traverse throughout the center
• Must be able to lift, move and set up items weighing as much as 75 lbs.

Other Duties 

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.  

Compensation: 13 to 13 (USD)