Job Details

Salary: $17.05 Hourly
Location : Columbus, GA
Job Type: Full-Time Regular
Job Number: 2026-#######1
Department: Trade Center
Division: Operations
Opening Date: 02/05/2026
Closing Date: 2/19/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Major Duties and Responsibilities
This position is responsible for supervising assigned personnel involved in Convention and Trade Center event operations, under the direction of Facilities and Operations.

• Supports an organizational culture where customer service is paramount.
• Assigns daily work activities; sets board for upcoming events, ensures that work is completed in a timely manner; consults supervisor as needed regarding potential problems in room set-ups or equipment requirements.
• Coordinates training, assigns, schedules, supervises and recommends discipline for personnel.
• Assists in room setup assignments; breaks down and cleans rooms after events.
• Supervises and participates in the cleaning and maintenance of facility and grounds.
• Receives and assists in the unloading of merchandise; ensures delivery to proper areas.
• Recommends the need for temporary labor and requests additional personnel as needed.
• Monitors and tracks audio-visual sign in/out log, and is responsible for ensuring the placement and return of all equipment.
• Works after hours, on weekends, and on holidays as necessary.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of the principles and practices of facilities and grounds maintenance and repair.
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of audiovisual equipment operation.
• Skill in the operation of forklifts, hi-lifts, sweepers, scrubbers, and vacuum cleaners.
• Skill in problem solving and decision making.
• Skill in management and supervision.
• Skill in the performance of landscaping activities.
• Skill in oral and written communication.
• Ability to operate a motor vehicle.
• Ability to read, write, and perform mathematical calculations.

Minimum Educational and Training Requirements
Knowledge and level of competency commonly associated with the completion of specialized training in the occupational field, in addition to basic skills typically associated with a high school education. Sufficient experience to understand the basic principles relevant to the major duties of the position, usually associated with the completion of an apprenticeship/internship or having had a similar position for one to two years. Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver's license issued by the State of Georgia for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.

Physical Requirements
The work is typically performed while intermittently sitting, standing, bending, crouching, walking, or stooping. The employee occasionally lifts light and heavy objects, climbs ladders, and uses tools or equipment requiring a high degree of dexterity.

• Balancing - maintain equilibrium to prevent falling while walking, standing, or crouching.
• Climbing - ascending, descending ladders, stairs, ramps, requires body agility.
• Crawling - moving about on hands, knees, or hands, feet.
• Crouching - bending body forward by bending leg, spine.
• Feeling - perceiving attributes of objects by touch with skin, fingertips.
• Grasping - applying pressure to object with fingers, palm.
• Handling - picking, holding, or working with whole hand.
• Hearing 1 - perceiving sounds at normal speaking levels, receive information.
• Hearing 2 - receive detailed information, make discrimination in sound.
• Kneeling - bending legs at knee to come to rest at knees.
• Lifting - raising objects from lower to higher position, moving objects side to side, using upper extremities, back.
• Manual Dexterity - picking, pinching, typing, working with fingers rather than hand.
• Mental Acuity - ability to make rational decisions through sound logic, deductive reasoning.
• Pulling - use upper extremities to exert force, haul or tug.
• Pushing - use upper extremities to press against objects with force, or thrust forward, downward, outward.
• Reaching - extending hands or arms in any direction.
• Repetitive Motion - substantial movements of wrists, hands, fingers.
• Speaking - expressing ideas with spoken word, convey detailed, important instructions accurately, concisely.
• Standing - for sustained periods of time.
• Stooping - bending body downward, forward at waist, with full motion of lower extremities and back.
• Talking 1- expressing ideas by spoken word.
• Visual Acuity 1 - prepare, analyze data, transcribing, computer terminal, extensive reading.
• Visual Acuity 2 - color, depth perception, field of vision.
• Visual Acuity 3 - determine accuracy, neatness, observe facilities/structures.
• Visual Acuity 4 - operate motor vehicles/heavy equipment.
• Visual Acuity 5 -close acuity for inspection of small defects, machines, use measurement devices, or fabricate parts.
• Walking - on foot to accomplish tasks, long distances, or site to site.

The work is typically performed in an office, stockroom, or warehouse. The employee is exposed to machinery with moving parts and irritating chemicals. Work may be performed outdoors where the employee may be exposed to cold or inclement weather.
The Columbus Consolidated Government is proud to offer an exceptional compensation and benefits package. Benefits include the following:

• Low-cost Medical Insurance
• Prescription Drug Plan
• Dental Plan
• Vision Plan
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Life Insurance
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Long Term Disability
• Credit Union
• Direct Deposit
• 12 Paid Holidays
• Vacation Leave
• Sick Leave
• PERK Time Off
• Retirement Plan
• Supplemental Retirement Plan
• Free and Discounted Services
• Employee Assistance Program

Take advantage of these free and discounted City Services offered to all City Employees.

• Discounted Movie Tickets
• Free Notary Services
• Ride a Metra Bus for Free
• Free Mulch
• Free Fire/Safety Home Inspection
• Driver's Training for Employee Dependents
• Oxbow/Bull Creek Golf Course discounts
• River Center Discounts
• Cell Phone Carrier Discounts

Retirement Plan
The Columbus Consolidated Government offers a defined benefit retirement plan to eligible employees who work in General Government and in Public Safety. Employees in the pension plan must meet both age and years of service requirements to qualify for retirement. The current vesting period is ten years, and the current pension contribution rate is 8% of your gross salary.

Supplemental Retirement Plan
The Columbus Consolidated Government offers a Deferred Compensation Plan or supplemental retirement plan that is tax deferred. This plan allows employees to contribute a portion of their salary, before federal and state taxes, to a retirement account. Your compensation is more than a paycheck, it allows you to plan for your financial future as well.
01

Do you possess a valid driver's license?

• Yes
• No

02

Which best describes your level of education? (You will be asked to provide documentation)

• No High School Diploma
• GED
• High School Diploma
• Technical College
• Some College
• Associate's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree
• Doctorate's Degree

03

This position requires flexible work hours including early mornings, late nights, weekends and holidays. Are you able to work flexible work hours including, early mornings, late nights, weekends and holidays?

• Yes
• No

04

How many years of supervisory experience do you have?

• None
• 0 - 1 year
• 1 - 3 years
• 3 - 5 years
• 5 years or more

05

Do you have any work experience in the principles and practices of configuring meeting or banquet space with the set-up and removal tables, chairs and staging etc.?
06

If you answered "yes" to the above question, please explain your duties and where the experience was gained. If you answered "No" just type in n/a.
07

Do you have any work experience in the principles and practices in the operation and maintenance of audio visual equipment including but not limited to microphones, mixers, speakers, screens and projectors?

• Yes
• No

08

If you answered, "yes" to the above question, please explain. If you answered, "no' just type in n/a.
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