Facility Services Representative - Austin Convention Center Department

Job Description:

Facility Services Representative - Austin Convention Center Department

Description

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Job Description:

Facility Services Representative

Purpose:

Under direct supervision, provide information, instruction, and assistance to clients and visitors for conventions, events, and trade shows, in a public assembly or event facility.

Duties, Functions, and Responsibilities:

Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.

• Assists clients with move-in and move-out activities.
  
• Communicates and works with Event Coordinator regarding status of event, event changes, special client/event needs, etc.
  
• Monitors facility entry and exit points.
  
• Performs facility lock-down when necessary.
  
• Perform security and safety services.
  
• Monitors and performs security and fire systems.
  
• Coordinates emergency response, including evacuation process.
  
• Answers visitor/client questions and provide assistance.
  
• Observes and enforces department/facility safety and operational policies and procedures.
  

Responsibilities - Supervisor and/or Leadership Exercised:

Acts as point of contact for department/facility in absence of Facility Services Representative

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.
  
• Knowledge of facility and event coordination.
  
• Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services.
  
• Knowledge of Federal, State and local laws.
  
• Knowledge of city practice, policy, and procedures.
  
• Knowledge of safety practices and procedures.
  
• Skill in oral and written communication.
  
• Skill in handling multiple tasks and prioritizing.
  
• Skill in using computer and related software.
  
• Skill in data analysis and problem-solving.
  
• Skill in planning and organizing.
  
• Ability to work with frequent interruptions and changes in priorities.
  
• Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with other city employees and the public
  

Minimum Qualifications:

Associate's degree, plus one (1) year of public event or other related experience.

Completion of thirty (30) semester college hours may substitute for one (1) year of the required education, with a maximum substitution of two (2) years.

Experience may substitute for the education up to the maximum of two (2) years.

Licenses and Certifications Required:

Appropriate level of driver's license as specified for the individuals job.

Preferred Experience:

• Experience working in a public/private assembly facility managing large crowds and individual clientele.
  
• Experience working with dispatch/control center in a security operations field, including security access and video surveillance systems.
  
• Experience in Microsoft Office products including but not limited to Microsoft Word for incident report writing and Microsoft Outlook for email communications.
  

Other:

• Texas Class C Driver's License
  

Notes to Candidate:

Salary Range: $21.63 - $23.79 per hour

Location: Palmer Event Center

Days and Hours: 5:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.The schedule consists of rotating shifts. Ability to work some evenings, weekends, and holidays.

When completing the City of Austin employment application:

• A detailed, complete City of Austin employment application is required to evaluate your qualifications.
  
• Please be thorough in completing the employment application, list all experience and relevant professional certification(s) that are applicable to this position.
  
• Please describe your specific experience as it relates to the minimum and preferred qualifications when responding to supplemental questions on the employment application.
  
• Starting salary will be based on overall relevant experience.
  

This position relies on a successful Criminal Background check.

90 Day Provision for Additional Vacancy:

This posting may be used to fill other vacancies in other sections within the Division. Decisions on assigned sections will be made at the time of hire based on business needs.

Essential Personnel:
This has been designated as an Essential Employee position. In the event of a city-designated extraordinary situation or emergency condition, essential employees provide services that impact the public health, safety, utility services, and welfare of members of the Austin community and other employees, as well as ensure the continuity of essential operations. Essential Employees may be called back in during such events, required to modify their schedule, assigned to a City-designated work site, or retained on-site to assist with operations and recovery.

Driving Requirement:
This position requires a valid Texas Class C Driver’s License or the ability to acquire one by your hire date. External New Hires must meet the City of Austin’s Driver Record Evaluation ( DRE ) requisite . To be considered for a driving position, applicants cannot have more than three moving violations or a total of six Driver Record Evaluation points within a period of thirty-six (36) months.

Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. The department reserves the right to close the posting after 7 calendar days.

Benefits:

Working with the City of Austin provides several health and welfare benefits such as low-cost medical, dental, vision, paid leave time, a highly competitive retirement plan, training opportunities, and more. Please find the link here to the City of Austin employee benefits guide.

The Austin Convention Center Department (ACCD) offers the following additional benefits to all ACCD employees:

• Metro Pass for public transportation (Including Metro-Rail)
  
• Metro-Rail stop right in front of our Convention Center facility
  

Important Notes to Applicants:
Please be aware that the Job Posting Close Date reflects the final day to apply, but the posting will close at 11:59 PM the day before the date listed. All application steps, including attachments and submission, must be fully completed before that time.

We also recommend that you save or print a copy of the job posting for your records. Once a posting has closed, it will no longer be viewable in the system.

EEO Statement for City of Austin:

The City of Austin will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, creed, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, age, religion, veteran status, disability, or sexual orientation. In addition, the City will not discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of an individual's AIDS, AIDS Related Complex, or HIV status; nor will the City discriminate against individuals who are perceived to be at risk of HIV infection, or who associate with individuals who are believed to be at risk.

City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you require reasonable accommodation during the application process or have a question regarding an essential job function, please call (512) 974-3210 or Texas Relay by dialing 7-1-1.

Closing Date/Time: 2025-09-30