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Full Time Manual Labor Las Vegas, NV, US

4 days ago Requisition ID: 1416

WHO WE ARE: A full service event design and production company with an international footprint. We develop and manage everything from concept to creation, and production to logistics. With in-house services ranging from creative, fabrication, floral, print, virtual development, SASS, rental assets & furnishings, we have the pleasure of servicing some of the largest live, hybrid and virtual corporate and social events across the globe. As an organization we pride ourselves on being problem solvers, out of the box thinkers and dedicated partners focused on our clients every need - all helping us deliver once in a lifetime amazing experiences!

YOUR MISSION: This position is an integral part of our management team and the sustainable operational growth of the company. The position will act as the key field operations management of all installations and strikes, the team leader for the drivers and field operations crew.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Constantly seeks ways to improve efficiency, quality and cost control where applicable.
• May participate in a twice weekly operations meeting.
• Assist with providing consistent and accurate labor forecasting to the labor coordinator in advance of all events.
• Conducts pre-event site visits to ensure accurate event installations and strikes.
• Key company representative during assigned installations and strikes.
• Accurately sets event installations to contract specifications and floorplans.
• Assures all event installations are set within 30 minutes of event time or earlier based on client requirements.
• Upholds the highest standards of quality control during installations and strikes.
• Organizes and completes all paperwork for assigned field operations production books.
• Works daily with shipping and receiving manager to ensure accurate trucking operations.
• Assist with maintaining field operations consumable inventories (storage facility),
• Assist in maintaining proper field operations equipment (tools, supplies, par-inventories).
• Coordinates external labor and logistical effort when needed.
• Essential lead manager for assigned travel shows.
• Check-in and out with client/venue at all times; provide business cards and phone contact.
• Provides assigned lead crew with phone contact information.
• Responsible for on-site gear kits, safety tools, first aid and OSHA compliance.
• Responsible for the training of guest service and field etiquette compliance.
• Responsible for the training and quality consistency of field operations crew (installation and strike).
• May evaluate labor needs and assist with cost estimates for sales team when applicable.
• Maintains a company credit card and complies with all reconciliation procedures.
• Ensures appropriate team discipline is compliant, fair and enforced.
• Able to read, complete and provide feedback on department related financial reports.
• Provides feedback and trains field operations team.
• Knowledgeable of current State and Federal labor law compliance as relates.
• Protects owner assets at all times.
• Maintains highest standard of customer service skills and exemplary compliance.
• Exemplifies clear organizational skills and solution driven management (sets example).
• Other duties as assigned (subject to change by ownership).
• Responsible for the training and quality consistency of field operations crew.
• This position does require overtime and some weekend hours.

WHY WE VALUE YOU:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 3 years in event related field operations.
• Must be able to supervise staff.
• Must be able to coach and train staff on a regular basis.
• Ability to understand basic accounting and standard business operations practices.
• Ability to provide written reports and feedback to ownership.
• Must be organized, detail oriented and team driven.
• Must be flexible and adaptable to constant change.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and a clean driving record.
• Ability to read and write in English.
• Computer skills to include email and Microsoft Office software.
• Able to comprehend and manage effective labor cost control.

HOW WE VALUE YOU:

Full-time employees are eligible for benefits the first of the month after 60 days of employment. In addition to paid holidays and up to 14 days of paid vacation your first year with us, we offer the following benefits:

• Health Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Company-paid life insurance with additional insurance available
• Short & Long-term Disability Insurance
• Accidental and Critical Illness Insurance
• 401k Plan
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employee Discounts

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to ensure individuals with disabilities to perform crucial functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, walk, talk and hear.
• Ability to stand, walk and use hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, climb or crawl.
• The employee may need to lift and/or move up to 70 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to heavy.
• The temperature will vary from hot to cold depending on the weather.

ABOUT US

Blueprint Studios is a nationally renowned special event design, production and rentals firm, long known for our expertise in establishing industry trends, coupled with a keen client focus and responsiveness. We specialize in delivering products and services to a continuously growing base of clients that range from some of the most prominent corporations to a luxury social customer base.

We believe that our employees are the key to our success. Our team is made up of passionate designers, craftspeople and professionals who share our core values of vision, innovation, excellence, and integrity. We are looking for people who can think the big ideas and deliver upon the small details.

Blueprint Studios provides equal employment opportunities(EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. Blueprint Studios expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status.