Seasonal Conversion Crew Member
Job Description
Position Summary
As a member of the Operations Department, the Conversion Crew Member is responsible for converting the facility to/from hockey and event modes. Events can include concerts, banquets, basketball games, etc. Preparation and setup required for hockey and events are included in the Conversion process.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Following detailed instructions from supervisors, the Conversion Crew Member must always conduct themselves in a manner that upholds health and safety regulations, ensuring events will run as safely and efficiently as possible
Prepare the facility event level for Hockey Games and Ice Rentals. This includes, but is not limited to:
- Installing fibreglass flooring deck and rink boards (first removing materials from previous event set-up)
- Installing hockey glass, hockey mesh, and glass clips
- The placement of stanchions where required
- The installation of any required electrical equipment
Prepare the facility event level for Basketball Games. This includes, but is not limited to:
- Installing basketball court decking (first removing materials from previous event set-up)
- Ensuring correct placement and installation of basketball nets, including required electrical cables
- Building Club Bar stage and placing required equipment on stage once prepared
- Setting up folding chairs where required, for example: at courtside, on stage, etc.
Prepare the facility event level for Concerts, etc. This includes, but is not limited to
- Building the concert stage with required staging equipment (stage legs and decking, stair cases, etc.)
- Setting up necessary barricades and barriers as determined by promoter
- Placing folding chairs on event floor, as per drawing specifications
Prepare the event level as determined by concert/event requirements: house curtains, rink boards, pipe and draping, hospitality room, guest and dressing rooms, bike racks, etc.
- Assist with special projects as required.
Knowledge, Skills and Experience
While any experience as a general labourer, construction labourer, or stagehand/concert labourer is considered an asset,
the Conversion Crew Member must possess the following:
- An ability to take and follow written and/or verbal direction;
- Working from heights training is an asset;
- An ability to work well in a team environment, as well as independently with minimal supervision;
- The flexibility to work a varied schedule which will include days, evenings, overnights, and weekends;
- The ability to work safely around, and with, power equipment, including tools and machinery;
- An understanding and a respect of general Health & Safety practices, as well as the Meridian Centre’s H&S Policy.
Working Conditions & Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative, not all-inclusive, of those that the Conversion Crew Member will encounter as they successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
- There is not a set schedule for this department. Hours are casual and based on the number and type of events
- The hours are varied and can include overnight, as well as day, evening, and weekend shifts
- The employee is regularly required to walk for long periods of time
- The employee is required to stand, lift and bend for periods of time
- The employee may be required to lift and/or move up to 75 pounds
- This work requires utilizing tools and equipment that could cause physical injury if not handled and operated following safety practices and procedures
- The employee is required to follow WHMIS practices and guidelines as well as provincial Health and Safety regulations at all times
- Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) must be worn at all times where required
- The employee must provide their own CSA approved steel toe safety shoes/boots, and they must be worn at all times during every shift
- Employees must wear a CSA approved helmet when working on the ice surface (while the Meridian Centre has helmets on site, it is strongly recommended that the employee provide their own)
- Work gloves must be worn at all times when handling floor boarding, and at all times where hand protection is deemed necessary
- The employee must provide their own work gloves.
Confidential Information
Due to the sensitive and competitive nature of the entertainment industry it is necessary to ensure that correct information is released to the public and that sensitive information is not discussed. Please refer to the Confidential
Information Policy in the Welcome to the Team Handbook.
Additional Information
ASM Global/Meridian Centre is an Equal Opportunity employer, and encourages women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and other protected groups to apply. ASM Global/Meridian Centre acknowledges any accommodations required by qualified applicants until the point of undue hardship.
The wellbeing of our staff, patrons and community is our top priority and we are taking all reasonable precautions to promote a healthy & safe workplace to reduce the spread of COVID-19. To demonstrate our commitment to this priority, proof of full vaccination against COVID-19 will be a condition of employment, subject to any duty to accommodate in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code. Proof must be given upon hire.
How to Apply
Please email a copy of your resume to hr@meridiancentre.com with CONVERSION CREW MEMBER in your email subject line.918 total views, 1 today
