Field House Temp Staff

Job Summary

Incumbents are hired on an if/when needed basis during events at the Houston Field House. Representative assignments include:

Parking Lot Attendant: Sell lot spaces, and keep supervisor apprised of any problems or issues that arise.

Usher: Assist patrons entering and exiting the building with seating, directions, etc.. Enforce Field House rules regarding blocking aisles, no smoking, no alcohol, etc., and keep supervisor apprised of any problems or issues that arise.

Zamboni Driver: Operate zamboni ice resurfacer as required; Assist in ice making operations, maintain ice and repair damaged ice; Clean locker rooms after use, check for and report damage in locker rooms; clear lockers.

Box Office Clerk: Assigns seats and sells tickets using an automated ticket system. Processes cash, credit cards and check sales. Balances cash drawer and maintains appropriate sales records. Answers telephone calls and assists patrons with information.

Ticket Taker: Take ticket from patron, check validity. Provide verbal directions and information as required and requested. Maintain order and traffic flow of patrons entering the building. Keep supervisor apprised of all problems and issues that arise. In the event of an emergency, assist patrons exiting the building. At the end of an event, assist patrons exiting the building, maintaining an orderly flow of traffic.

Sound Technician: Set sound equipment, including headsets, level sound booth in sync with announcer, canned music, and live music. Trouble shoot sound problems throughout event. Secure all sound equipment after event.

Minimum Qualifications

All positions require superb customer service skills and ability to follow directions, and the ability and willingness to comply with safety rules and procedures to ensure personal safety and safety of others. Individuals under 18 years of age must have working paters.

Applicants must meet stated minimum education and experience requirements.

Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

All positions require superb customer service skills and ability to follow directions, and the ability and willingness to comply with safety rules and procedures to ensure personal safety and safety of others.

Usher- Ability to stand for long periods of time

Parking Lot Attendant- Attention to detail for counting change, collecting monies and accounting for ticket stubs – Ability to stand for long periods of time – Ability to spend long periods of time in outdoor environment

Zamboni Driver- Ability to operate the Zamboni ice re-surfacer with a high degree of skill, using the tandem machine pattern (Must have a valid US driver’s license -Must be 18 years of age or older)

Box Office Clerk- High School diploma or equivalent – Demonstrated math ability – Ability to stand for long periods of time

Ticket Taker- Ability to stand for long periods of time

Sound Technician-Demonstrated ability and knowledge of sound equipment with set up and operation

Starting Salary/Rate

Expected hiring range: $16.00

Pay transparency disclosure: The selected candidate’s salary will be determined based on factors that include the available budget, internal equity, and the final candidate’s qualifications, experience, education and other job-related credentials. This hiring range is provided as Rensselaer’s good faith estimate of the expected hiring range at the time of posting.

Application instructions

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Job Posted Date

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

Total Compensation and Benefits Information

Rensselaer’s Total Compensation Program is designed to provide stable pay growth, a comprehensive and affordable benefits package, and a comprehensive and affordable retiree medical and prescription plan. Our goal is to provide you and your family with a comprehensive health and welfare program as an umbrella of financial security and protection during your employment. For more information, please visit Benefits | Human Resources (rpi.edu).

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is committed to the cultivation of a community that is welcoming, inclusive, and above all values learning. We welcome candidates who bring a variety of perspectives to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute's work and campus communities. Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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