Event Guides Tent Installer
Seasonal (4 Positions) · May – October · Reports to Event Guides Director
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Position Details
Type: Seasonal (4 Positions) — May to October
Reports to: Event Guides Director
Job Code: EG-005
To apply:
employment@rentalvillage.ca
or stop in with your resume.
About the Role
“Customer Service is not a department…it’s an attitude.” Our extensive inventory of tents & special event rental equipment has allowed Event Guides to grow and become a leader in the Tent & Special Events industry in our region. The purpose of this position is to erect and take down tents, to do preventative maintenance on equipment, and to safely load and unload equipment into all types of vehicles and trailers — as well as instruct customers on how to use equipment safely and properly.
Customer Service
- Greet customers in a friendly manner — you are often the only personal contact with Event Guides.
- Assemble various tents per manufacturer, company, safety policy & procedures:
- Layout all components per specification and CAD diagram if provided.
- Install anchors uniformly.
- Secure tent with final tie-offs.
- Visually inspect tent for proper assembly and ensure no damages.
- If applicable, install all other rented accessories per layout.
- Prior to tear-down, inspect tent and accessories for damages; make note of any issues.
- Remove rented accessories.
- Remove tent per manufacturer, company, safety policy & procedures.
Equipment Management
- Maintain all tents, tables, chairs, etc. in clean “ready to rent” condition.
- Keep tent trailers and trucks in clean and organized fashion.
- Clean vehicles as/when required.
- Assist yard, warehouse, and delivery personnel as necessary.
- Report safety violations to the company health & safety representative or Event Guides Coordinator.
- Adhere to all company policies, procedures, rules, and regulations in written or verbal form.
Qualifications
- This position requires hard physical labour — must be able to lift approximately 70 lbs. / 35 kg.
- Must maintain a professional personal appearance.
- Must possess strong customer relation skills.
- Must be able to use mathematics to solve problems.
- Must maintain a cooperative working relationship with co-workers.
Working Conditions
- Most work will be primarily outdoors on site.
- This job requires constant interaction with co-workers and customers.
- Must be able to work with the pressures of time constraints.
Additional Expectations
- Attend occasional team meetings (approximately 2 hours after business closing).
- Think SAFETY in all aspects of your day.
- Bring your enthusiastic, positive attitude to work with an expectation of having a great day!