Operations Team Member Equipment

Position: Operations Team Member with Equipment
# Operations Team Member with Equipment Lincoln, NE 68507## Description
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* Job Title:

** Operations Team Member with Equipment
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* Location:

** Sandhills Global Event Center, 4100 N 84th Street, Lincoln Nebraska
** Departments:
** Operations
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* Hours:

** Part Time
** Salary:** $ Hourly Fast-growing, dynamic, public event center is looking for an Operations Team Member with Equipment experience to support upcoming events including the Lancaster County Super Fair.

With 400,000 square feet of multi-use spaces on 160 acres, Sandhills Global Event Center (SGEC) has grown into one of Nebraska’s premier destinations for regional, national, and international events. It now proudly hosts over 500+ event days annually, drawing over 564,000 visitor days each year, and generating up to $72 million in economic impact through out-of-county visitor spending.

Home to the second-largest indoor agricultural show in the U.S. and the largest rodeo in the world, SGEC has earned a national reputation as a top-tier venue. With expert staff and stewardship from the Lancaster County Agricultural Society, SGEC continues to serve the community and drive economic impact through a diverse and ever-growing lineup of events.

Our mission is to share experiences that showcase the agricultural nature of Lancaster County and to be a major contributor to the county’s youth, culture, and economy. SGEC provides a safe and fun environment for families all year. However, we are especially focused on our youth and their families during Super Fair week*.
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* Job Summary:

** Operations Team Members with Equipment experience support the cleaning, maintenance, setup, teardown, and overall execution of events across the SGEC campus. The role is hands-on, often physically demanding, and requires operating a wide range of equipment while serving as a versatile “jack of all trades” for event operations.
** Essential Duties and

Key Responsibilities:

***(Includes, but is not limited to)
*** Operations & Event Support
*** Set up and tear down event equipment: chairs, tables, staging, barricades, carpet, signage, etc.
* Prepare arenas, pens, and livestock stalls; install, clean, and maintain livestock areas.
* Support diverse functions including guest services, parking lot management, campground services, ticket taking, security and food & beverage support (bars/cafés).
* Perform snow removal and seasonal grounds maintenance as needed.
* Load/unload delivery trucks, replenish supplies, and transport trash/waste to proper disposal areas.
* Assist with pre-/post-event cleaning and janitorial tasks (sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, window cleaning, carpet cleaning, etc.).
* Assist security with securing doors, ushering, and basic crowd control.
** Facilities Maintenance
*** Perform basic repairs and maintenance (painting, patching, replacing ceiling tiles/filters, etc.).
* Identify, report, and help resolve irregularities, discrepancies, safety issues, damage, or loss of property promptly to the Operations Supervisor.
** Knowledge, Abilities & Skills
*** Willingness to learn animal show procedures, event setup standards, and facility cleaning/maintenance best practices.
* Ability to properly and safely operate a variety of equipment.
* Strong work ethic, attention to detail, and adherence to safety rules with and without direct supervision.
* Ability to lift 50 lbs. comfortably and perform strenuous physical duties (lifting, carrying, moving, climbing).
* Effective verbal and written communication; able to follow oral and written instructions.
* Ability to work well under pressure and tight timelines.
* Familiarity with building systems (HVAC, lighting) and A/V is a plus.## Qualifications
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* Qualifications:

*** Honest, trustworthy, reliable, flexible, and committed to going above and beyond.
* Agriculture background/interest preferred but not required.
* Must be 19 years or older.
* Valid driver’s license may be required for certain equipment.
** Physical Requirements
*** Frequently lift, carry, push, and pull up to 50 lbs.
* Prolonged standing, walking, bending, kneeling, climbing, and working at heights (lifts).
* Work in indoor and outdoor environments, including varying weather conditions.
* Ability to wear appropriate PPE and follow all safety protocols.
** Work Environment
*** Fast-paced event environment with fluctuating workloads.
* Exposure to dust, noise, livestock, cleaning chemicals, and outdoor elements.
* Evening, weekend, holiday, and irregular hours required based on event schedules.
** Core Equipment Operated
*** Skid steer, telehandlers, tractors
* Forklifts, pallet jacks, boom lifts, scissor lifts
* Lawn mowers and other grounds equipment
* Floor scrubbers / scrubbing machines
* Light trucks and other power-driven equipment
** Equal Opportunity

Employer:

** Sandhills Global Event Center is proud to be an
** Equal Opportunity Employer**, committed to creating an inclusive and respectful workplace. Accommodations are available upon request.
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