Facilities Assistant

Job Description

Facilities Assistant | Hawaiʻi Convention Center

The Tone:
This is a Facilities Assistant role at the Hawaiʻi Convention Center, located in Honolulu, HI. The Hawaiʻi Convention Center is an iconic event destination, renowned for blending stunning architecture with authentic island ambiance, cultural diversity, and the spirit of aloha. This role is crucial for ensuring the smooth operation and pristine condition of the center, directly supporting the Facility Department in preparing and maintaining a world-class environment for events and clients.

The TL;DR
• Role: Full Time
• Type: Full-time
• Location: Honolulu, HI
• Pay: $19.24 hourly
• Team: Primarily supports the Facility Department, receiving direction from the Director, Events.
• Mission: Responsible for preparing and maintaining event spaces and equipment to ensure successful operations at the convention center.

What You’ll Actually Do
• Event Setup & Teardown: Prepare and dismantle event spaces, including room changes, according to client and management needs.
• Equipment Inventory: Conduct routine physical inventories of event-related equipment under management direction.
• Damage Reporting: Identify and report facility damages to the appropriate management teams and departments.
• Amenities Maintenance: Conduct routine inspections and restore convention center amenities to ensure they are in proper working order.
• Facility Upkeep: Execute general labor, projects, and tasks related to the overall maintenance, cleaning, and repair of the Convention Center building.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Minimum education of a High School Diploma or its equivalency. Early Career level.
• Experience: Ability to lift/carry 51-100 pounds; frequent movement and work in difficult positions including sitting, standing, walking, climbing, twisting/bending/stooping, reaching, use of fine finger movements, hand/eye coordination, pushing, and pulling; working knowledge of proper safety techniques, procedures, and equipment; demonstrated ability to follow departmental and company procedures accurately and efficiently; ability to work varied shifts, weekdays, weekends, holidays, and additional hours as required; ability to effectively adapt to changing environments and directions.
• Skills: Physical dexterity and stamina for demanding tasks; adherence to safety protocols and operational procedures; adaptability in a dynamic work environment; effective teamwork and collaboration, exhibiting the “Aloha Spirit”; commitment to exceptional customer service and integrity.