Assembly Hall Attendant - Krannert Center Performing Arts

Assembly Hall Attendant

Provides operational and event support for the Krannert Center for the Performing Arts by coordinating facility setup, breakdown, and day-of event logistics to ensure safe, efficient, and successful public events.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Performs housekeeping and specialized cleaning
• Remove trash throughout the building.
• Clean restrooms, dressing rooms, and waiting rooms and all theaters.
• Mop, scrub, sweep, wax, renovate, wash interior and exterior surfaces.
• Event and Performance Preparation and Breakdown
• Unlock waiting rooms, classrooms and rehearsal rooms.
• Secure classrooms and rehearsal spaces after each event.
• Setup and tear down risers and platform devices after the event(s).
• Plans, coordinates, implements, and set up academic, catering and performance events.
• Assist with truck loading and unloading.
• Maintenance
• Coordinate necessary maintenance of equipment and materials in an efficient and secure manner.
• Unlock and remove exterior fire blocks.
• Check exterior lighting and report findings of damage items.
• Monitor and track inventory.
• Remove and shovel snow during winter conditions.
• Provide the conversion of maintenance of facilities and equipment such as the CFR and power scrubber in a large multi-purpose building such as the Krannert Center.

Work schedule, Travel or Other Job Expectations:

Ability and willingness to work varying and unusual work schedules. Current opening is for Wednesdays - Saturdays 4:00 PM-2:00 AM.

Physical Demands and

Working Conditions:

Ability to move 50 lbs.

Minimum Qualifications:

High school diploma or equivalent.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Ability and willingness to work as directed and to follow instructions.

Ability to work well with others in the building.

Ability to start and stop and return to projects.

This is a 100% full-time Civil Service 0500 - Assembly Hall Attendant position, appointed on a 12-month basis. The expected start date is as soon as possible after the close of the search. The collective bargaining agreement sets the rate for this position at $23.47/hour.

Application Procedures & Deadline Information:

Applications must be received by 6:00 pm (Central Time) on Thursday November 5th, 2026. Apply for this position using the Apply Now button at the top or bottom of this posting and upload the following:
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The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply and may request a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (2008) to complete the application and/or interview process. Accommodations may also be requested on the basis of pregnancy, childbirth, and related conditions, or religion.