Salary: $29.03 – $31.61 Hourly
Location : Madison, WI
Job Type: Full time (1.0FTE)
Job Number: 2023-00355
Department: Alliant Energy Center
Opening Date: 05/26/2023
Closing Date: 6/12/2023 11:59 PM Central
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit: 65
Description
The Alliant Energy Center in Madison, Wisconsin has a current vacancy for a full time (1.0 FTE) Center Worker. The Eligibility List created will be used to fill future vacancies over the next six (6) months.
Equity, Definition and Examples of Duties
COMMITMENT TO EQUITY AND INCLUSION
As an employer, we strive to provide a work environment where diversity and differing opinions are valued, creativity is encouraged, continuous learning and improvement are fostered, teamwork and open/honest communication are encouraged, and meeting customer needs through quality service is a shared goal. All employees must be able to demonstrate multicultural competence – the awareness, knowledge, and skills needed to work with others who are culturally different from self in meaningful, relevant, and productive ways. Applicants from traditionally underrepresented populations including women, racial and ethnic minorities, and persons with disabilities are especially encouraged to apply.
DEFINITION
Under the direct supervision of the Deputy Director of Facilities and Operations, this classification performs varied and increasingly responsible setup and teardown of expositions, consumer shows, conferences, athletic events, concerts, fairs, and livestock shows. Performs building and grounds maintenance, cleaning, sanitization, scrubbing, floor care, snow removal, mowing, inventory and equipment coordination, and other related work as required to ensure the success of a 164 acre multi-purpose event venue.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
Sets and dismantles a wide variety of equipment used in the execution of public events including but not limited to stages, ice rinks, basketball floors, seating risers, scaffolding, staging, convention drape, dividers, ramps, tables, chairs, livestock stalling, concert barricades, etc. Operates a wide variety of motorized and/or electric equipment such as two-way radios, forklifts, pallet jacks, carts, trucks, power scrubbers, ice refinisher, motorized carts, high lifts, mowers, end loaders, standard vehicles, and a variety of handheld powered and/or mechanical tools or equipment. Performs cleaning and light maintenance of equipment and buildings. Creates reports, maintains records, and uses an electronic work order system.
Education, Experience & Special Requirements
Education, Training and Experience:
Must possess any combination of education, training and experience equivalent to high school graduation. Must also possess any combination of experience that is equivalent to two (2) years in general building and grounds maintenance, equipment operation, and/or setup work.
Special Requirements:
Must possess a valid driver’s license within six (6) months of employment.
Background Check Statement: Some positions may require a criminal background check which can include fingerprinting due to the nature of the job’s responsibilities. Wisconsin’s Fair Employment Law, s. 111.31 – 111.395, Wis. Stats., prohibits discrimination because of an arrest or conviction record. However, Dane County may disqualify an applicant if the position’s responsibilities are substantially related to the applicant’s criminal history (e.g., the nature of the crime and its relationship to the position, whether hiring, transferring or promoting an applicant would pose an unreasonable risk to the business, its employees, customers and vendors, etc.). Management reserves the right to make employment contingent upon successful completion of the background check.
Physical and Environmental Work Requirements:
Ability to routinely lift up to fifty (50) pounds unassisted and heavier loads with assistance. Ability to do manual labor, including repetitive lifting, bending, reaching, kneeling and squatting. Extensive walking over hard and/or uneven surfaces; and the ability to climb stairs and ladders repetitively. Work takes place in a 164 acre complex of multiple buildings. Hours can be long and unusual, including nights, weekends and holidays. Scheduling is dictated by client needs and often includes overtime and swing shift work. Clients’ needs create a fluid, deadline-oriented environment. There is public attendance of over one million visitors each year that places demands on the staffs’ tolerance and patience. Ability to handle stressful situations and individuals (e.g., facility users can be very abrasive at times).
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Knowledge of the methods, tools and equipment used in the presentation and setup of public events at a convention center, multi-purpose arena and or public assembly facility. Possess effective communication skills.Ability to perform manual labor as required in the setup and teardown of equipment used in the delivery of public events.Ability to work in a fluid, deadline driven environment.Ability to direct the work of others when assigned.Ability to communicate tactfully and effectively with clients, co-workers and the general public. Ability to use basic/routine technical equipment such as desktop computers, PC tablets, and cell phones. Ability to routinely monitor and use County email systems. Ability to always provide exceptional customer service, remain calm, and provide problem solving solutions.
Become a part of the Dane County Team!
We offer a wide range of benefits including fully paid dental and HMO health insurance premiums for full time employees/pro rated for part time employees. The County will also provide contributions towards POS health insurance premiums and short/long term disability. Additional benefits available include long term care, vision coverage, flex spending account and deferred compensation programs paid in full by the employee and a wellness program. For further details visit
Bilingual Pay: Employees who work in bilingual designated positions receive an additional $.75 per hour.
Undesirable Hours Premium Pay: Employees may receive undesirable hours pay of $1.00 for anytime worked between 6:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m and for anytime on Saturday and/or Sunday. (not applicable with all employee groups).
Paid Parental Leave: Dane County also provides 6 weeks of paid parental leave for birth or adoption of a child.
Caregiver Leave: Dane County offers 80 hours of paid leave to care for an ill family member.
Telecommuting: Telecommuting allows employees to work remotely for all or part of their workweek. Dane County considers telecommuting to be a viable, flexible option when both the employee and the job are suited to such an arrangement. Dane County will permit telecommuting when it benefits the productivity of the employee and their department and if determined by employee’s department that telecommuting is not detrimental to either the County or the employee.
Student Loan Forgiveness: If you are employed by a government or not-for-profit organization, you may be able to receive loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program.
WI Retirement System: Employees hired after 7-1-11 must be expected to work a minimum of 1200 hours annually to be enrolled in the Wisconsin Retirement System when hired.
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Do you possess at least two (2) years of experience in general building and grounds maintenance, equipment operation, and/or setup work?
- Yes
- No
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Please explain how you meet/exceed the experience requirement.
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THIS QUESTION IS GRADED. Please describe your relevant training, experience and knowledge working in a public assembly facility or public building/campus specific to building operations and setup that includes setting up, tearing down and maintaining event spaces and equipment for trade shows including but not limited to stages, carpet, barns, animal stalls, etc. Be specific about your role, responsibility including titles, dates and length of experience.
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THIS QUESTION IS GRADED. Describe your ability and experience in reading and following written instructions, schematics and event timeline requirements.
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THIS QUESTION IS GRADED. Describe your training and experience, along with equipment certification(s) and license(s) to operate power and motorized equipment such as large trucks, tractors, forklifts, skid steers, high lifts and any other heavy duty equipment.
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THIS QUESTION IS GRADED. Describe your experience in a position that requires varying and rotating shifts including nights, weekends, holidays, overtime, working past scheduled breaks or ending time to ensure the job is complete. Include your role and length of time in this position.
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THIS QUESTION IS GRADED. Provide detailed experience, situations and personal interactions in a public setting including examples where you were commended for your service, went above and beyond, or given the opportunity to assist or resolve an issue for a positive successful outcome.
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