Event Utility Set-up Crew

About Us

Merchants Exchange Productions is a premier event production and management company operating some of San Francisco’s most iconic venues, including the Julia Morgan Ballroom, Merchants Exchange Club, and Banking Hall. Our team specializes in delivering high-impact corporate events, nonprofit galas, weddings, and social gatherings, ensuring flawless execution, innovative design, and immersive guest experiences.

Job Summary

The Event Utility Setup team plays a crucial role in the successful execution of events by preparing and maintaining our venue spaces. This hands-on position includes setting up and striking furniture and equipment, ensuring cleanliness and order, and assisting with overall event readiness.

Essential Functions

• Set up and break down event spaces based on diagrams, event orders, and verbal instruction, including but not limited to tables, chairs, stage, dancefloor, drapery, and furniture.
• Handle all fixtures, furniture, and equipment with care to avoid damage.
• Maintain organized and clean storage areas for event inventory and equipment.
• Support the upkeep of event spaces through tasks such as vacuuming, sweeping, steaming, and trash removal.
• Practice proper lifting techniques and safe work habits at all times (e.g., use of gloves, back support, and correct bending)
• Communicate clearly and courteously with event managers, team members, vendors, and guests.
• Report any damage, maintenance needs, or safety concerns promptly.
• Assist the broader productions team and assist in other areas of the organization as needed.

Qualifications & Experience

• Experience as a hotel banquet houseperson or similar setup/utility role preferred.
• Familiarity with basic equipment care, venue maintenance, and cleaning standards.
• Excellent English communication skills both written and verbal.
• Practice and knowledge of safe work practices.
• A well-groomed, professional appearance.
• Excellent customer service skills with a "can do" attitude.
• Ability to effectively work individually as well as in a team environment.
• Must be a proven self-starter capable of finding solutions with minimal supervision.
• Experience in the hospitality industry a plus.
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule of days, evenings, overnights, weekends and/or holidays as dictated by the events schedule and seasonal changes.

Compensation & Benefits

• Compensation based on experience
• Paid sick leave
• Commuter Plan for pre-tax benefits for transit and parking

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to regularly stand, walk, and work for extended periods (up to 8+ hours on event days).
• Ability to regularly lift and move up to 25+ lbs.
• Comfortable working in fast-paced, high-pressure environments with moderate-to-high noise levels, ability to see long and close distances with depth perception
• Ability to regularly climb stairs, bend, stoop, and perform physically active tasks as required.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $25.00 - $29.00 per hour

Work Location: In person