Set Up Staff

The Grand River Center is a full-service meeting and event facility located in the heart of downtown Dubuque, Iowa. Newly renovated in 2020, featuring over 40,000+ square feet of meeting and exhibition space for events up to 2,000.

• Set / strike rooms with equipment (tables, chairs, staging, bleachers, risers, dance floor, pipe & drape, etc.) according to pre-determined floor plans for events in an efficient, timely, accurate and professional manner.
• Set / strike to include the manual movement of equipment throughout the facility from storage areas to event spaces and back to storage.
• Set / strike to include the removal of refuse, cleaning of floors & equipment, etc. to provide a clean event space before, during, and after an event.
• Review work assignments and Building Equipment Orders (BEO) with the  Operations Manager.
• Maintain department equipment as necessary, both operationally and in a neat and orderly manner for storage.
• Assign tasks and supervise Temporary staff when needed.
• Provide excellent customer service assistance to internal and external clients.
• Operate an assortment of equipment including: forklift, buffer/burnisher, rider sweeper/scrubber, walk behind scrubber, blower, vacuum, pressure washer and others as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• High school diploma, GED or equivalent preferred.
• Ability to read, write and speak English; perform basic math functions.
• Good interpersonal skills with the ability to deal harmoniously with guests, employees and outside contractors.
• Contact with water, liquids or cleaning materials. / Exposure to dirt and dust.
• Must have the ability to work flexible schedule including long hours, nights, weekends and holidays.
• Regular and punctual attendance.