Part-Time Event Technician- Mid Florida Event Center

Part-Time Event Technician- Mid Florida Event Center

Salary

See Position Description

Location

MIDFLORIDA Event Center 9221 SE Event Center Place Port St. Lucie, FL 34952, FL

Job Type

PART-TIME

Job Number

202603164

Department

MID FLORIDA EVENT CENTER

Opening Date

10/21/2026

Closing Date

11/11/2026 5:00 PM Eastern

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

POSITION SUMMARY

The City of Port St. Lucie is an equal opportunity employer.

This position requires the applicant to successfully pass a drug screening.

Please note that this is an external job posting intended for non-city employees. If you are a current city employee applying through this posting, your application will not be reviewed with other internal candidates. In order to be considered with internal candidates, please apply on the internal posting by clicking HERE.

The starting salary range for this position is $20.21 - $23.25, depending on qualifications

This position is Essential and is required to report to duty before, during, and immediately after a civil emergency.

Hands-on position that performs detail-oriented, technical, and physical duties associated with events (prior to, during and after). Technician is responsible for the setup up and operation of basic and/or small scale audiovisual (AV) systems. Provides a high-level of customer service and support to clients and event staff. Facilitates the development of public trust and confidence in the City and the Event Center.

This position requires a flexible work schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

This position is considered an "Essential Position" for the purpose of Emergency Management. Emergency duties will be assigned as needed. This position requires 24 hours a day, 7 days per week availability during City of Port St Lucie emergencies, as determined by City Administrators, Emergency Manager or City Officials.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

The following duties are illustrative for this position. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned.

• Keeps the mission, vision and values of the City of Port St. Lucie at the forefront of decision making and action; builds strategic and collaborative relationships and interacts with others in a way that builds confidence and trust; provides excellent customer service by taking action to accomplish objectives, maintains high levels of work and productivity by generating innovative solutions to work situations.
• Ensures a flawlessly executed event through accurate and timely setup, operation, and breakdown of basic AV equipment.
• Completes event layouts in an efficient, timely, and correct manner according to their drawn, written, and/or verbal instructions.
• Sets up and tears down equipment for events; cleans the facility; maintains equipment; cleans and maintains the facility grounds.
• Performs set up of tables, chairs, risers, stage, pipe and drape, audio, and other equipment; vacuums, sweeps, and cleans.
• Hangs drapes, flags, curtains, and similar objects.
• Operates audio, visual, and equipment related to events. Sets up AV equipment as required in advance for events, lectures, and presentations.
• Provides users with advice, training, and support on the use of AV equipment.
• Understands the technical aspects of the job and demonstrates basic operational ability to troubleshoot and problem solve with equipment and software issues.
• Provides a high level of customer service and general support to student and professional staff events and activities.
• Performs repair and maintenance tasks.
• Operates motorized equipment such as floor scrubber, street sweeper, golfcart, and electric work utility vehicle. If designated to operate either the forklift or scissor lift, training will be provided.
• Performs event set-up inspections.
• Works any shift, including overnights, weekends, and holidays.
• Communicates clearly, effectively, and tactfully, orally and in writing, including understanding and following instructions, procedures, and event diagrams.
• Demonstrates continuous effort to improve operations, decrease event set-up and tear-down times, streamline work processes, and work cooperatively and jointly to provide quality customer service.
• Other duties as may be assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of an acceptable equivalency diploma is preferred. Minimum of six (6) months of experience performing physical tasks and maintenance duties in a similar-type facility required. Familiarity with small power tools, AV devices, and equipment used for setup and teardown associated with events is preferred.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Possession of a valid driver's license and maintenance of a clean driving record are required, with the ability to obtain a valid Florida driver's license within 30 days from the date of hire.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Knowledge of general repair and maintenance techniques to keep buildings and equipment in good repair.
• Comprehensive knowledge of event equipment, AV devices, and other technical terminology used within the department.
• Ability to troubleshoot and problem-solve equipment and event software issues.
• Skill in Planning, organization, and time management.
• Skill in using related equipment and tools.
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing and orally, and follow directions.
• Ability to complete building repairs.
• Ability to keep records and reports.
• Ability to focus on the positive in every situation.
• Ability to model respect for individuals, teams, and the organization.
• Ability to stay centered when challenged.
• Ability to establish and maintain the trust and confidence of the department and public.
• Knowledge of applicable safety precautions associated with materials and equipment used in work performed.
• Ability to remain flexible and adjust to situations as they occur.
• Ability to operate a computer to read, respond, and send emails and operate a work order software program and event diagram program (after training).
• Ability to follow through with assigned tasks.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees and the public.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Ability to follow through with assigned tasks.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk, hear, and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is frequently required to walk and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand and stoop, kneel, and crouch. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to outside weather conditions that may be adverse and extreme (heat, humidity, cold, rain, etc.). The employee is frequently exposed to noise, dust, fumes, airborne particles, uneven surfaces, heights, and stressful situations.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.

Documentation Requirements

Please Read Carefully

Applicants, including City of Port St Lucie employees, must upload and submit attached copies of their education credentials with the employment application. Please be sure to attach all required documents to your employment application each time you apply. Uploaded documents remain in your online profile, but they will not attach automatically, and you will be deemed ineligible without the proper documentation.

ALL DOCUMENTS SUBMITTED MUST BE CLEAR, LEGIBLE, AND IN PROPER FORMAT.

THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENT(S) ARE REQUIRED AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION AND ARE ACCEPTABLE FORMS OF PROOF:

• Proof of education in the form of a diploma, degree, or transcripts. Foreign diplomas/degrees must be submitted with a credential evaluation report from an approved credential evaluation agency*. Translations of diplomas/degrees are not accepted. Audit/Academic reports are not accepted as substitutions for college transcripts.
• Drivers License: A Valid Drivers License from any state (Equivalent to a State of Florida Class E) may be utilized upon application; however, prior to appointment, a State of Florida Drivers License (Class E or higher) must be presented.
• Approved Credential Evaluation Agencies:

Credential evaluation reports showing the United States equivalency for academic credentials earned in other countries may be provided by:

• An accredited four-year college or university in the United States, OR
• A current member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES), OR
• A current member of the Association of International Credential Evaluators (AICE), OR
• A recognized Professional Organization

For an additional list of approved credential evaluation agencies, visit the Florida Department of Education

It is the applicants responsibility to ensure that all required documents submitted with the employment application are in a format that is acceptable, clear, and legible for eligibility determination or risk being disqualified.

Applicants, including City of Port St Lucie employees, must completely detail their work experience on the employment application or risk being disqualified. Resumes will not be reviewed in place of the employment application.

It is the applicants responsibility to update their online profile with personal data, work experience, education, and certifications when submitting application(s); failure to do so may result in disqualification.

The of City Port St. Lucie provides a wide array of benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. For additional details on benefits offer by the City of Port St. Lucie, see the link below.

Click Here to View Benefit Highlight Booklet

01

Do you have a high school diploma or equivalent GED? A high school diploma or GED must be presented at the time of employment.

• Yes
• No

02

Do you have a valid drivers license? Please note: If you have an out-of-state drivers license, you will be required to obtain a valid Florida driver's license within 30 days from the date of hire

• Yes
• No

03

Do you have a minimum of six (6) months experience performing physical tasks and maintenance duties in a similar-type facility?

• Yes
• No

04

Describe your previous experience as it relates to being an Event Technician.

Required Question

Employer City of Port St. Lucie

Address 121 SW Port St. Lucie Blvd

Port St. Lucie, Florida, 34984

Phone 772-871-5206

Website http://www.cityofpsl.com