Special Events Worker I

1 month ago


South Brisbane, Australia Georgetown University in Qatar Full time
Job Summary

Georgetown University in Qatar is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Special Events Worker I to join our team. As a Special Events Worker I, you will play a critical role in supporting the planning and execution of various events on campus.

Key Responsibilities
  • Deliver, set up, and break down equipment for University events, ensuring timely and accurate setup and user satisfaction.
  • Inspect event spaces for cleanliness prior to setup and post-event breakdowns, performing tasks such as sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, and dusting as needed.
  • Manage the cleaning of walls, high and low dusting, cleaning light fixtures, trash removal, replenishing hand sanitizer dispensers, spot cleaning carpets, and cleaning hallways, entrance ways, stairways, and elevators to support University operations.
  • Vacuum and spot clean carpets and upholstery, free carpets of rips and strings, and tape down clean edges as needed, cleaning all surfaces and removing water marks and smudges from all surfaces.
  • Clean administrative spaces, laboratories, and classrooms as needed, spot cleaning and shampooing carpets and upholstery using acceptable methods of cleaning.
  • Dust and mop floors, dust and clean supplies and return vents, replace burned out light bulbs, clean trash containers, dust high and low, clean light diffusers, clean interior sills of exterior windows, and clean interior and outside at ground level of exterior windows.
  • Ensure economic use of supplies and materials to conserve University resources, drawing and/or requisitioning supplies, parts, and materials as needed, using such items economically to avoid undue costs.
  • Use safety equipment and protective clothing as required, including rubber gloves, aerosol-filter facemasks, and eye protection, keeping supervisor informed of supply and material needs to ensure adequate inventory is maintained.
  • Oversee key security and related aspects of building security, ensuring the security of keys, pagers, or radios assigned.
  • Return issued items to supervisor on a daily basis, immediately notifying supervisor of any unaccounted for keys or work phones.
Work Interactions

This position reports directly to the Special Events Supervisor and works alongside five to ten other special event workers. The incumbent will work alone or with others, interacting with employees in the custodial, landscaping, and waste management units and the planning and facilities management department.

Requirements and Qualifications
  • HS diploma or GED
  • One year of janitorial, special events setup, or general laborer work experience
  • Must have a valid driver's license issued from the District of Columbia, Maryland, or Virginia
  • Will be required to complete a training program in special events and building cleaning
  • Must be able to read and understand product label instructions and University policies and procedures
  • Must be able to work well as part of a team and independently
  • Must be capable of relating custodial and maintenance problems clearly to the supervisor and/or the Work Management Center
  • Carry a University-issued work phone pager or radio while on duty and respond when contacted
  • May be required to serve as team leader of the special event workers in the absence of the Special Events II worker
  • Must dress in proper uniform and carry valid University identification at all times


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