Operations | Part-Time | Richard M. Borchard Regional Fairgrounds

Operations Staff | Part-Time | Richard M. Borchard Regional Fairgrounds

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Oak View Group is the global leader in venue development, management, and premium hospitality services for the live event industry. Offering an unmatched, 360‑degree solution set for a collection of world‑class owned venues and a client roster that includes the most influential, highest attended arenas, convention centers, music festivals, performing arts centers, and cultural institutions on the planet.

Position Summary

Under direct supervision from Director of Operations,
Operations Staff workers perform event set‑up and tear down, custodial, housekeeping and perform facility maintenance tasks as assigned. The essential functions of this position are usually performed indoors and occasionally outdoors in the weather conditions prevalent at the time. The noise level in the work environments is usually moderate to loud to during events and when setting up/breaking down equipment, and minimal during non‑events and when not setting up/breaking down equipment.

This is an event‑based position with no minimum number of hours guaranteed. Work schedules are determined by event activity.

This role pays an hourly rate of $10.00-$13.00.

Benefits for Part‑Time roles: 401(k) Savings Plan and 401(k) matching.

This position will remain open until February 20, 2026.

About The Venue

Our venue is a spacious 45‑acre complex that includes various facilities to accommodate a consumer’s needs with a variety of venue spaces available. These include the Marvin and Laura Berry Pavilion, two Exhibit Halls, the Conference Center, the Equestrian Center, and the Middletown Meadow. With our multi‑purpose venue, we offer the capability to utilize our facility for events such as rodeos, livestock showing/selling, boxing, wrestling, concerts, trade/consumer shows, corporate meetings, banquets, weddings, quinceañeras, parties, horse events, sporting events, and so much more.

The Richard M. Borchard Regional Fairgrounds provides varied opportunities for Nueces County residents and serves as a place for the community to gather and share experiences. Nueces County owns the facility, which is managed by Oak View Group.

Responsibilities

• Work from general instructions and specifications.
• Read and interpret paperwork regarding room set‑ups.
• Set rooms according to the requested layouts.
• Set‑up and tear down a variety of equipment, including, but not limited to chairs, tables, staging, risers, trash cans, dance floors, coat racks, table skirting, carpet, pipe & drape, field covers, tarps.
• Sweep, mop, scrub & wax floors, wash walls, windows, stainless steel, counter tops and woodwork.
• Clean restrooms and replenish supplies.
• Remove stains, clean and extract carpet.
• Dust, polish, arrange and move furniture and equipment.
• Remove rubbish and waste.
• Use hand tools or small powered equipment applicable to the work being performed.
• Report defective equipment, facility damage, areas of the facility requiring cleaning and incorrect or improper set‑ups to supervisors in an timely manner.
• Communicate clearly and concisely in the English language, both orally and in writing.
• Establish and maintain cooperative‑working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule including early mornings, days, evenings, overnight, weekends and holidays.
• While performing the essential functions of the job, the employee constantly moves about the event site before/during/after events and lifts, pulls, holds, pushes and places heavy objects; constantly is required to exchange accurate information verbally.
• Perform other duties as required.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain a current CPR certificate.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain a Texas driver’s license.
• High school diploma, or equivalent GED.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Oak View Group is committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis (“protected class”) including, but not limited to veteran status, uniform service member status, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information or any other protected class under federal, state, or local law.

Oak View Group values diversity, and we are committed to creating environments that reflect and celebrate the diverse communities in which we operate and serve.