Tent Crew Member – Job Description

Title

Tent Crew Member

Reports To

Party Store General Manager

Summary

The Tent Crew Member will be responsible for completing all assigned work timely, safely, and satisfactorily. The position requires the performance of various tasks at special events jobsites, including erecting tents, setting up stage, setting up dancefloor, unloading chairs and tables, setting up lighting, and all accompanying or assigned tasks. When such work is not available, this position will be required to complete other routine work as assigned, such as completing deliveries and pickups, loading and unloading trucks, cleaning, preparing orders, and other assigned duties.

Job Duties

• Complete special events setups and teardowns in entirety, including picking necessary material for jobs, loading and unloading trucks, driving loads to site, setting up material, and other associated duties.
• If licensed, drive various-sized class-5 trucks safely and competently, including pickup trucks, cube vans, 3-ton trucks, flat deck trucks, and other vehicles.
• Operate forklifts as necessary to store and retrieve inventory.
• Ensure high standards of workmanship and efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with safety requirements on site.
• Ensure that all setups are completed to proper specifications to ensure safe customer use.
• Ensure that underground lines have been marked, and overhead lines are identified and have safe clearance, before setting up any tents.
• Follow operational processes throughout setup, teardown, loading, and any other stages of work.
• Communicate with customers as needed, ensuring that special requests or instructions from customers are properly considered. Ensure that any contingencies, issues, or adjustments are communicated to customers as necessary.
• Perform other duties as assigned, including loading and unloading trucks, general warehouse work, completing deliveries, and other projects and duties as assigned.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent.
• Ability to complete physical or laborious work.
• Effectiveness in the areas of worksite safety and productivity.
• Strong time management, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently in a busy environment.
• Sound judgement and reasoning.
• Highly flexible, with solid interpersonal skills that allow one to work effectively in a diverse working environment.
• Able to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing.
• Able to work well under pressure.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Able to deal with people sensitively, tactfully, diplomatically, and professionally at all times.
• First Aid skills and/or certificates are considered assets.

Work Conditions

• Physical ability to lift up to 75lbs.
• Safety equipment will be required, e.g. steel-toed safety boots, safety glasses/goggles, etc.
• Overtime as required.
• Hazards associated with the work.
• Work both indoors and outdoors.
• Working in heat and cold while outside will be required.

Full-time, permanent positions and seasonal positions are available.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent, Seasonal

Pay: $17.00-$18.00 per hour

Additional pay:

• Overtime pay

Benefits:

• Company events
• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• RRSP match
• Store discount

Flexible language requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Overtime
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person