Facilities Attendant

Full-time position available with the Conventions Department - Event Support Division
Location: Bartle Hall 301 W 13th St.
Pay: $17.35-$26.47/hour

Schedule: Sunday-Wednesday 2:00p.m.-12:30a.m.

Application Deadline: August 17, 2026

About Us

About the Convention Department

The Department of Convention and Entertainment Facilities focuses on maximizing economic impact throughout the City and its stakeholders by hosting national, regional and local events in Kansas City, Missouri. Utilizing our venues in the heart of the City, and partnering with Visit KC as a strategic ally in efforts to enhance Kansas City as a key destination, we leverage assets and personnel to establish industry partnerships while attracting visitors to hotels, restaurants, event venues, and leisure travel to our City. With a strong focus on customer service, team members of the Department of Convention and Entertainment Facilities strive for excellence and expertise in support of over 300 events annually held within our facilities.

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Responsibilities

What You'll Do:

• Set up auditoriums, meeting rooms, conference rooms, banquet facilities, exhibit halls, performing arts venues, and arena facilities for events and activities.
• Arrange and position tables, chairs, staging, equipment, and furnishings according to event specifications.
• Prepare event spaces to ensure readiness for scheduled functions and activities.
• Maintain cleanliness of facility areas, sidewalks, public entrances, and surrounding grounds.
• Complete assigned work orders accurately and efficiently.
• Lift, carry, move, and store equipment, furniture, and event-related materials.
• Perform repetitive bending, kneeling, walking, and heavy lifting to support facility operations.
• Inspect event spaces and facility areas to ensure cleanliness, safety, and proper setup.
• Assist with event setup, changeovers, and teardown activities.
• Communicate technical and operational instructions to temporary, unskilled, and semi-skilled workers.
• Direct and coordinate temporary staff in the completion of assigned tasks.
• Follow supervisor instructions and established procedures to ensure quality and timely completion of work.
• Support facility operations by responding to service requests and operational needs.
• Monitor assigned areas and report maintenance, safety, or operational concerns to supervisors.
• Ensure work is completed in compliance with facility standards and event requirements.

Qualifications

REQUIRES

• 6 months of experience in custodial or related maintenance work or general laboring work.
• Must pass a pre-employment drug screen and post-offer physical examination as prescribed by the City.

Other Information

Military veterans encouraged to apply

Why You'll Love Working with Us - Core Employee Benefits (Benefits offered to all permanent employees unless otherwise specified)

Comprehensive Health Coverage
Affordable medical, dental, and vision plans with multiple options and low employee contributions.

Generous Paid Time Off
Enjoy vacation, sick leave, and 13 paid holidays-with accruals that grow the longer you're with us.

Secure Retirement Planning
City-funded pension plan plus an optional 457 savings plan to help you build long-term financial security.

Support for Life's Big Moments
Paid parental and bereavement leave to help you navigate major life events with peace of mind.

Tuition Assistance
Get reimbursed for eligible education expenses-invest in your future while you work.

Income Protection
Short- and long-term disability coverage options to safeguard your earnings.

Life Insurance Provided
City-paid life insurance with the option to add more coverage for extra peace of mind.

Community Volunteer Leave
Take up to 8 hours annually to give back to causes you care about.

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URGENT!!! CRITICAL RECRUITMENT INFORMATION

Applications and/or resumes are evaluated on the information received by the application deadline. Please ensure that your application or resume clearly demonstrates how you meet the minimum qualifications for the position for which you are applying, this includes providing all relevant educational dates and a detailed description of relevant work experience, including months/years of employment. Applications and/or resumes may not be considered if information is incomplete.

In order for a resume to be used in lieu of an application the resume must have been submitted online via the City's Applicant Tracking System.

Positions requiring a high school diploma/GED certificate must be obtained from a school/program accredited by the Department of Education and recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education.

The minimum education requirement for positions that allow for experience equivalency for an accredited degree is a high school diploma. Unless otherwise specified, an accredited degree must be obtained from a college or university listed with the U.S. Department of Education and recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education.
For positions with a salary grade of EX6 or higher that require an accredited degree, qualifying professional experience must be obtained AFTER the accredited degree is obtained.
Successful completion of a pre-employment criminal history/background check is required for all positions. Some positions require a post offer drug screen and/or physical.

If appointed, non-residents must obtain residency inside Kansas City, Missouri's city limits within nine months.

The City of KCMO is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion in the workplace. The City is committed to providing a workplace environment for its employees and citizens free from discrimination based on race, color, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, religion, age, disability, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, or gender identity. For more information, please see our EEO Policy

The City of KCMO is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please call 816-513-1908 or send an e-mail to accommodations@kcmo.org .

If claiming military veterans' preference points, you must attach a copy of your DD-214 or a DD-256 (for reservists). To claim veterans' points you must have served 180 days of regular active duty service and be discharged or released under honorable conditions during peacetimes or 90 days of active duty service, one (1) day during "wartime" and a last discharge or release under honorable conditions. (DOD) 38 U.S. Code • 4211).

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