Job Description

ABOUT THE COMPANY:

Groundwork Operations, LLC provides general and specialized Crew to set-up and break-down indoor and outdoor events in multiple regions. Our team works projects of all sizes, from small events that a single Crew Member can set up on their own, to large scale events such as the NY Marathon where we have dozens of shifts available on a daily basis for several weeks.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

We are currently recruiting in the Buffalo, Syracuse and Rochester areas for a specific project with various shift opportunities on Monday the 15th, Tuesday the 16th and Sunday the 21st of April 2024. Applicants hired for this project whose on site work is on par with Groundwork standards will remain in our system and be eligible for future work opportunities in the region on a gig by gig basis. There may also be additional opportunities to travel to the NYC, New Jersey, Connecticut, Boston & Philadelphia areas for work. 

This job is gig-based. You are applying for the opportunity to be included in our database of Crew Members who are offered individual shifts based on the varying, seasonal needs of the Clients we serve. Many events will require you to work overnights + weekends. 

Whether you are interested in pursuing a career in Event Production, or are simply seeking a flexible work schedule or supplemental income, this job can be a great fit. In addition to seasoned Event Production professionals, our current crew roster includes artists, content creators, graphic designers, students, and entrepreneurs with a wide range of life experiences and personal pursuits. Some Crew Members work a single shift a year, while others work 40+ hour weeks during our busy season. Motivated crew members will have more consistent work opportunities, access to additional training, increased responsibilities, and pay raises.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Can include, but are not limited to :

• Set-up / installation + break-down / dismantle of t russ , p ipe + drape, signage + hardware structures, tents, tables, chairs + barricades
• Laying flooring and decks
• Coordinating with crew
• Coiling + laying cable
• Loading + unloading trucks
• Distribution + collection of materials
• Packaging + palletizing
• Trash removal.

Job descriptions + assignments vary from shift to shift.

HARD SKILLS:  

• Ability to lift 100 pounds 
• Ability to reach, kneel + bend
• Ability to safely use basic tools (hammers, screwdrivers, wrenches, box cutters, etc. . .)

SOFT SKILLS:  

• Ability to personally manage a gig-based work schedule without missing shifts
• Ability to give praise, receive constructive criticism + work toward ongoing self-improvement
• Ability to communicate + collaborate with clients + co-workers
• Ability to maintain a positive attitude in stressful situations
• Ability to follow directions + execute tasks with attention to detail
• Ability to adhere to standard procedures + safe work practices in a fast-paced environment

HIRING REQUIREMENTS:  

• Valid State ID
• Working email address 
• C onsistent working smartphone w / a data plan capable of downloading + operating mobile apps  
• Ability to fill out online employment paperwork with e-signature functionality
• Ability to arrive on site for your first shift in our minimum required uniform - all black attire with NO large logos or writing - with work gloves

BONUS EXPERIENCE:

• Operating specialized moving equipment (pallet jacks, hand trucks, dollies, etc. . .) 
• Operating fork, scissor, or boom lifts
• Driving cargo and / or passenger vans 
• Driving 16’ - 26’ box trucks
• Professional moving experience
• Warehouse, packing, shipping and receiving
• Stagehand, AV, concert, and theater work
• Event production experience

Please note that you are applying for a gig-based position, NOT a full-time or part-time role with a consistent schedule. Thank you!

Job Tags

Extra income, Full time, Part time, Flexible hours, Shift work, Night shift, Weekend work, Day shift,

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