Conversions Specialist – State Farm Stadium

POSITION: Conversions Specialist

REPORTS TO: Conversions Supervisor

FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt

ASM Global

ASM Global is the world’s leading venue management and services company. The company was formed by the combination of AEG Facilities and SMG, global leaders in venue, event strategy, and management. The company’s elite venue network spans five continents, with a portfolio of more than 300 of the world’s most prestigious arenas, stadiums, convention and exhibition centers, and performing arts venues. From Aberdeen to Anchorage, and Sydney to Stockholm, its venues connect people through the unique power of live experiences.

State Farm Stadium

Completed in August of 2006, State Farm Stadium has set the standard in multi-purpose NFL Facilities. The stadium is home to a variety of different events including Arizona Cardinals home games, the annual Fiesta Bowl, international soccer matches, motorsports, trade & consumer shows, and corporate & social functions. Designed with a roll-out natural grass field and retractable roof, the first of its kind in North America, the stadium can convert from a sports facility to a multi-functional event space allowing it to host numerous event types in air-conditioned comfort.

Summary

The Conversions Specialist plays a key role in executing event setups and teardowns efficiently while ensuring the stadium is maintained and prepared for all events. This full-time position is responsible for daily preventative maintenance and operational tasks within the conversions department. The Conversions Specialist handles all aspects of setup, teardown, organization, and other duties required to support a seamless event experience and maintain a high standard of facility readiness.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Include the following. Other duties may be assigned

• Execute the setup and teardown of equipment, furniture, and staging for events, including concerts, sports games, and corporate functions.
• Accountable for ensuring that all setups and related details are executed with precision, strictly adhering to event production notes or Supervisor direction. Accuracy and attention to detail are critical, as this role plays a key part in the success of each event.
• Perform daily preventative maintenance tasks to ensure conversion equipment and materials are in proper working order.
• Read and interpret event layout diagrams to ensure accurate placement of materials and equipment.
• Organize, clean, and maintain storage areas for conversion materials and equipment.
• Conduct regular inspections of conversion equipment and facilities, identifying and reporting maintenance needs.
• Operate machinery such as forklifts, scissor lifts, and other specialized equipment safely and efficiently.
• Assist with maintaining an accurate inventory of event setup materials and equipment.
• Respond to time-sensitive or last-minute requests to adjust event setups or resolve operational challenges.
• Adhere to safety protocols and procedures, ensuring a safe work environment for all team members and event participants.
• Lead small groups of part-time teammates as needed to successfully complete tasks in support of event operations.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Extensive walking.
• Occasionally long periods of standing.
• Ability to climb stairs
• Ability to lift 50 lbs. unaided
• The work involves some exposure to extreme temperatures.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience 

• Mechanical skills, working experience in an arena, convention center or stadium strongly preferred.
• Working knowledge of forklift, scissor lift, boom lift and other heavy equipment or ability to get certified within 3 months.
• Familiarity with OSHA requirements, knowledge of security and safety.
• Excellent organizational skills, detail-oriented with ability to handle multiple assignments.
• Capable of working nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Ability to converse fluently in both English and Spanish is a plus.
• Reliable means of transportation.
• Must have AZ driver’s license.
• Minimum of 1 year experience with stadium set up

Note

The essential responsibilities of this position are described below the above headings. They may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons. Also, this document in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position.

To Apply

This position offers a competitive salary and benefit package. Please provide experience in operations on application.

Applicants that need reasonable accommodation to complete the application process may contact- 623-433-7110.

ASM Global is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, and encourages Women, Minorities, Individuals with Disabilities, and protected Veterans to apply. VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

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