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Facilities & Events Assistant

 

Posting Summary

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Purpose:
To assist with setup and delivery of events, audio-visual, and general office.

Education:
High School Diploma, plus related training in customer service and/or food service and events industry

Experience:
Minimum 1 year related experience in customer service and/or food service and events industry.

Skills:
Excellent customer service and oral communication skills. Exercising tact and diplomacy with effective interpersonal skills. De-escalation skills dealing with client services issues. Excellent logistical and organizational skills. Attention to detail and ability to take initiative. Ability to perform under pressure in a fast paced environment. Ability work as an effective team member and independently. Lifting and moving facilities equipment. Good hand, eye coordination and manual dexterity.

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PLEASE NOTE: This job posting is for an existing vacancy. Applications must be received by 11:55 pm EST on the posted deadline date, if applicable. Posting deadlines can be updated, or modified, at any time based on hiring needs. Please refer to the York U Career Portal when confirming posting deadlines.