Venue Operations and Maintenance Officer

This is a Part Time Job

THE JOB

The Wiltern is seeking a highly motivated and proactive Operations/Maintenance professional to join The Wiltern Theatre team. This position will be hands-on experience in an exciting, fast-paced, friendly, and inspired setting. This position reports to the Assistant General Manager and Operations Manager. This is not a remote position.

WHAT THIS ROLE WILL DO
• Works directly with the venue management to perform day of show duties.
• Assists in the setup and tear down of the venue's assets for all events - Chairs, tables, tents, signage, etc.
• Executes timely marquee changes and updates for upcoming events to ensure accurate public display and promotion; must be comfortable working at heights more than 30 feet.
• Supports venue operations through other assigned responsibilities.
• Perform regular preventive and general maintenance around the site, buildings, including painting, cleaning, landscaping and misc. projects.
• Perform opening/running/closing duties according to Live Nation policy.
• Keep current on all Standard Operating Procedures and be able to effectively communicate them to team members.
• Diagnose safety issues around the site, help prevent potential safety hazards.
• Detect and/or respond to faulty operations, defective material and report those and any unusual situations to proper supervision.
• Comply with safety regulations and maintain clean and orderly work areas.
• If applicable, driving forklift and/or other company vehicles and complete all required tasks that fall under those positions.
• Assist with venue setup/event conversions.
• Assist in the day-to-day cleaning and housekeeping duties around the venue and site.
• Participate in the venue's sustainability program which could include implementing programs that conserve resources/prevent waste such as sorting waste and collecting recycling and educating our fans about our efforts.
• Comply with safety regulations and maintain clean and orderly work areas.
• Additional tasks as requested by management.

WHAT THIS PERSON WILL BRING
• Requires a high school diploma/GED and completion of a craft apprenticeship, or an equivalent number of years of education and production maintenance experience.
• An AA degree in mechanical, electrical, or industrial maintenance a plus.
• Must be highly motivated and able to work independently.
• Position requires constant walking, climbing stairs, lifting and carrying 50 lbs.+ and occasional sitting

HIRING PRACTICES
The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

Live Nation recruitment policies are designed to place the most highly qualified persons available in a timely and efficient manner. Live Nation may pursue all avenues available, including promotion from within, employee referrals, outside advertising, employment agencies, internet recruiting, job fairs, college recruiting and search firms.