Event Facilities Attendant

* Set up and breakdown event floor plans, for scheduled events, that are held at either the UNM-Taos Klauer Campus and/or at Bataan Hall.

o Ensure that the requested floor plan is set up properly, including that the tables, chairs, and linens are set up in accordance with the Client's requested floor plan.

o Once the event has concluded the chairs and tables must be broken down and returned to their place of origin.

o Responsible for transporting used linens to Clean Taos for laundry, fold and press services and picking up the clean linens and returning them to the storage area.

* Assist with the Audio-Visual needs for scheduled events.

o Charge Gooseneck and handheld microphones (at Bataan).

o Ensure proper storage is complied with for all UNM-Taos audio-visual equipment.

o Any identified repairs or maintenance issues must be reported to both the IT and Events Department.

o Assist the client/faculty/staff with projector use when they are utilizing the audio-visual system at the UNM-Taos Klauer Campus or at Bataan Hall.

o Assist with any troubleshooting needs regarding connectivity issues, sound, and digital presentations.

* Ensure high standards of safety and cleanliness in all areas where events are hosted.

o Communicates any areas of need, problems, and concerns about cleanliness, safety, or guest satisfaction to the Events Planner.

* Transports, loads, and unloads items needed for events both at Bataan Hall and at the UNM-Taos Klauer Campus (this may include community events like Graduation, Spring Fling and Fall Fest).

o On occasion, may pick up, transport, and or setup catering orders.

* On occasion, may serve as the point of contact which will require unlocking a venue, securing the building at the conclusion of a scheduled event and adjusting the lights, sound, volumes and temperature.

Equivalencies not found for this position

* Ability to lift and manipulate heavy objects. (Job requires considerable physical work including heavy lifting, pushing or pulling required objects that weigh up to 50 pounds.)

o Physical work is a primary part (more than 70%) of the job.

o Good mobility and the ability to stand for long periods is required.

o Ability to read, understand, follow instructions and enforce safety procedures.

o Preference for experience with Audio-Visual Systems, hospitality services and dealing with the public in a professional manner.

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