E : Custodial, Parking, Horse Show Safety, Security, Drivers

Hiring enthusiastic, customer-focused individuals to join our Custodial, Parking and Safety teams for The Big E - September 18-October 4, 2026. These roles are essential to creating a welcoming, safe, and memorable experience for the hundreds of thousands of guests who visit each year. Whether you’re providing ensuring the streets are clean, horse shows are running smoothly and safely, or driving our employees in from satellite lots, you’ll play a key role in bringing the Big E to life.

All positions start at $15/hour and require superior customer service skills.

Custodial

• General cleaning throughout the facilities
• Sweeping, mopping, spill clean-up
• Other custodial duties as assigned

Bathroom Attendants

• Monitor the cleanliness and function of facilities
• Maintain a clean public bathroom facility
• Notify management of any maintenance needs and repairs
• Manage traffic flow in and out of the bathrooms
• Other bathroom maintenance duties as assigned

Trash Collectors

• Empty tote trash barrels at regular intervals
• Monitor trash for any overflow
• Other trash and recycling collection and disposal duties as assigned

Position Requirements for Custodial/Bathroom/Trash Positions

• Must be 16 years old by September 1
• Must be able to lift and move a minimum of 25lbs
• Able to perform duties in a variety of weather conditions
• Timely and reliable
• Customer satisfaction-oriented
• Sense of humor and ability to have fun while maintaining a professional atmosphere

Parking Attendants play a critical role in the function of the Big E by ensuring that vehicles are moved in and out of parking areas as promptly and safely as possible.

Position Responsibilities

• Direct patrons, vendors, concessionaires, staff and volunteers to parking spots
• Direct vehicles to park in such a manner that takes advantage of all spaces
• Review hang tags in employee/vendor parking areas for display in windshields
• Use hand signals and lights to direct patrons into open spots
• Position or remove barricades to prevent parking in certain spots

Position Requirements

• Must be 18 years old by September 1
• High school degree or GED
• Willingness to work outside in variable conditions
• Strong communication skills
• Customer satisfaction-oriented
• Sense of humor and ability to have fun while maintaining a professional atmosphere

Horse Show Safety staff have a high level of awareness of their surroundings in order to keep the public informed of when it is safe to pass through horse crossing areas. The Horse Show Safety staff’s primary role is to open and close gates and keep the public informed of safety precautions. This is a position where quality customer service and attention to safety details is a must.

Position Responsibilities

• Open and close gates in the Coliseum to allow horse and pedestrian passing
• Inform patrons of safety precautions during horse shows
• Greet visitors with a positive, customer-centered attitude
• Answer general questions from the public

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years old by September 1
• Excellent customer service ability
• Comfortable helping the public understand safety precautions
  
  Ability to sit and stand for extended periods of time
• Experience with horse or other large animal safety preferred

Security Staff for the Big E are responsible for providing a secure, safe and friendly environment for all fair patrons, vendors, and staff. Security Staff are the first line of interaction with our guests and initial communications are extremely important. Security Staff are also expected to provide directions, assistance, contact first aid, fire safety or law enforcement when needed. Security Staff safety is of the utmost importance as well.

Each shift will have a Sergeant as the primary liaison for Security Staff, who will report to the Captains and the Director of Public Safety and Security. Security Staff will keep their direct supervisor appraised of all personnel and security matters during their shifts.

Position Responsibilities

• Provide security for the Big E including preparation and execution of a safe and secure environment for staff and visitors.
• Work to identify areas of concern that require…