Event Facilities Technician

As an Event Facilities Technician, you’ll be part of the Rock Events team. You’ll assist the team by maintaining and cleaning the multiple event spaces in the Bedrock portfolio. You’ll be responsible for setting up event furniture and assisting clients and vendors with their onsite events. We are seeking an enthusiastic self-starter who responds with a sense of urgency and is always looking for ways to improve event venues and client experience. The goal is a world-class experience, every time.

About The Role

• Review event details with the onsite Sales Manager and prioritize the task list for a given event
• Regularly rearrange, remove and replace furniture per the event floor plan
• Set up and remove dance floors, stages and risers
• Assist vendors and clients with loading in and out of the venue
• Maintain high standards of safety and cleanliness in all areas of event spaces
• Wipe down all hard surfaces, clean all glass, sweep/mop floors, shovel snow, power wash event rooftops, detail clean rooftop grills and hood vents, vacuum carpeted areas, organize cabinets and more
• Refresh restrooms and change trash bins before, during and after events
• Assist with client and guest requests and needs while onsite
• Adjust lighting, music volumes and temperature as needed before and during the event
• Occasionally operate forklifts for vendor load in and out
• Track event supplies and equipment, carefully store furnishings when not in use, and promptly report repair and maintenance needs
• Demonstrate an understanding of day-to-day responsibilities and perform them without being told to do so
  
  

About You

• High school diploma or the equivalent
• Ability to lift up to 75 pounds on a routine basis
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including regular mandatory overtime, evenings and weekends
• Basic computer skills preferred
  
  

What You’ll Get

Our team members fuel our strategy, innovation and growth, so we ensure the health and well-being of not just you, but your family, too! We go above and beyond to give you the support you need on an individual level and offer all sorts of ways to help you live your best life. We are proud to offer eligible team members perks and health benefits that will help you have peace of mind. Simply put: We’ve got your back. Check out our full list of Benefits and Perks.

About Us

Rock Events is a premiere team of event professionals who provide event production, business travel and hospitality services to Rocket Companies®, in additional to venue sales for some of the most sought-after event spaces in the city of Detroit. Borne out of the Rock Family of Companies, Rock Events has managed many of Detroit’s largest gatherings for more than a decade.

This job description is an outline of the primary responsibilities of this position and may be modified at the discretion of the Company at any time. Decisions related to employment are not based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, military or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law. The Company provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with applicable state and federal laws. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations in completing the application and/or participating in the application process should contact a member of the Human Resources team at Careers@myrocketcareer.com.