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Under general supervision, performs full range of unskilled and semi-skilled manual tasks relating to the assembly and disassembly of public events activities and maintenance of the Convention Center facilities and equipment. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: • Perform a wide variety of duties in the preparation of public events related to set-ups including but not limited to assembling, arranging, and disassembling furniture, tables, chairs, and staging. • Perform various custodial duties including sweeping, scrubbing, removal of debris, and mopping between and during events. • Perform a wide variety of duties in connection with the maintenance of the building, grounds, and equipment such as painting; basic plumbing, electrical and carpentry repair; and mechanical repair of facility equipment (e.g., forklift, mechanical sweeper, etc.) OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS: • Operate required equipment and tools including forklift, mechanical sweeper, hand radio, etc. • Provide information and give directions. • Notify supervisor of equipment and facilities in need of repair as well as supplies that need to be ordered. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required: • Knowledge of materials, methods, and practices used in maintenance and custodial work. • Knowledge of safety practices, procedures, and regulations applicable to work being performed. • Skill in basic carpentry, painting and equipment worker. • Ability to work irregular hours as required. • Ability to work in fast paced environment with rigorous deadlines. • Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication. • Ability to use sound judgment and make decisions. • Ability to perform a variety of physical skills including but not limited to seeing, pushing, stooping, and climbing to and from extreme heights. • Ability to lift or exert forces equivalent to lifting up to 100 pounds. • Ability to operate a variety of equipment including but not limited to forklift, lawn mower, buffer and hand radio. Ability to work in both indoor and outdoor environments. • Subject to fume/odor, dust/mites, chemical, mechanical, and electrical hazards. Qualifying Education and Experience: • High School Diploma or GED, plus a minimum or one (1) year experience performing general facility or building maintenance work or any equivalent combination of education and/or experience. • Possession of a valid Texas Operator’s License, Class C. PRE-EMPLOYMENT SCREENING: • Criminal background check • Physical/Human Performance Evaluation (HPE) • Motor Vehicle Review (MVR) • Drug and alcohol testing City of Arlington is an Equal Opportunity Employer.