Event Setup Technician

Job Summary

Lead and assist event technicians in the setup, operation, maintenance, and breakdown of public and private events. Coordinate daily assignments, ensure event requirements are met, and maintain a safe, clean, and organized facility. Serve as the primary point of contact for the event crew and report directly to Facilities Management.

Essential Duties

• Lead and coordinate event technicians during event setup, operation, and breakdown
• Review event schedules, setup plans, and written or verbal instructions to ensure all event requirements are met
• Assign daily tasks to event technicians and monitor work progress, quality, and completion
• Coordinate staffing needs and communicate scheduling conflicts, equipment issues, and operational concerns to Facilities Management
• Ensure event spaces are properly prepared, maintained, and restored before and after events
• Perform and oversee custodial responsibilities before, during, and after events
• Operate and assist with lifting, moving, and positioning equipment, furniture, staging, and event materials
• Maintain tools, equipment, supplies, and event materials in a clean and organized condition
• Conduct routine facility inspections and report maintenance needs, safety hazards, or equipment deficiencies
• Ensure crew members follow established safety procedures and complete required daily safety documentation
• Communicate professionally with event organizers, college personnel, vendors, and the public
• Assist Facilities Management with work orders, event preparation, and general facility operations as needed
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 1–3 years of experience in event operations, facility maintenance or a related field
• Previous experience leading or coordinating a small crew preferred
• Valid Class C Texas driver’s license
• Experience operating forklifts, scissor lifts, tractors, or similar equipment preferred
• Ability to read and follow written instructions, event layouts, and work schedules
• Ability to prioritize assignments, manage multiple tasks, and meet event deadlines
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently and make appropriate decisions during event operations
• Willingness to work flexible schedules, including evenings, weekends, and holidays based on event requirements
• Ability to safely perform physical labor, including lifting, carrying, and moving event equipment
• Ability to work professionally with college staff, event organizers, coworkers, and the public
• Demonstrated reliability, accountability, and commitment to workplace safety

Grow Your Career with TDIndustries

Founded in 1946, TDIndustries is a premier, employee-owned Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) company delivering full-lifecycle building solutions—from design and construction to service and facilities maintenance. We power critical environments like hospitals, schools, data centers, stadiums, and commercial buildings across Texas and the Southwest.

Our Partners (employees) are the core of our success. As an employee-owned company, you have a voice, a stake, and a clear path to grow. Recognized by FORTUNE Magazine as a "100 Best Company to Work For," we invest in top training, career development, and a culture built on trust and servant leadership.

Join a growing team where your skills matter, and your future is built to last.

At TDIndustries, we believe opportunity should be built — and shared — by all. Whether you work with tools or technology, in the field or the office, we hire and grow people based on skill, potential, and integrity — never labels. We value the diverse paths that bring people to our team and welcome Partners of all backgrounds, including differences in race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, ability, military service, and more. What matters most is how we work together to build excellence.