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Job description
Position: Build / Construction Crew Member
Location: Canada (On site)
Reporting to: Construction Manager
Type of work : Event Construction / Production
Company
A worldwide leader in endurance sports, Spartan is a high-growth, international organization that owns and operates mass-participation athletic events under the brands Spartan®, Tough Mudder®, Spartan Trail®, Hurricane Heat, and DEKA. Furthermore, we offer numerous related fitness, health and nutrition services and products. With 250 events across more than 40 countries on six continents, Spartan is the world's leading extreme wellness and endurance brand. Spartan caters to individuals looking to test their physical limits through obstacle course racing and change their frame of reference for what they can accomplish. From everyday people looking to get off the couch and lead an active lifestyle, to elite endurance athletes who seek the ultimate physical test, there is room for everyone.
Benefits of working at Spartan:
- Get paid to travel throughout Canada and put on life changing events
- All inclusive travel expenses included
- Meals and accommodations included
- Break away from your typical 9-5 and experience working outdoors with like minded individuals
- Experience the rewarding, high paced environment of event production
- Culture of camaraderie, accountability and empowerment
Job Overview:
The build crew members are responsible for building and assembling obstacles on the race course and in the festival area at various events throughout Canada. The primary role is to ensure obstacles are constructed to the highest standards while completing tasks in a timely fashion.
Main Duties & Responsibilities:
- Construct or assemble obstacles according to Spartan specifications.
- Assist in the load-in/load-out phases of event production.
- Load/unload trailers, transport and build obstacles using or being around heavy equipment.
- Proactively address issues as they arise in order to complete assignments within preset time frames.
- Work in poor weather, long hours, and fast-paced challenging conditions.
- Oversee a zone on the race course consisting of several obstacles and aid stations.
- Instruct volunteers concerning proper enforcement of obstacle rules.
- Provide support for volunteers in the form of education, food, and any assistance necessary.
- Adherence to all safety laws and regulations at work including Spartan policies
- Stay up to date and relay new directives or changes to processes;
- Be comfortable working at heights, using tools, driving trucks and trailers
Qualifications:
- Communicate and speak effectively before groups of volunteers, contractors, or employees. (read and speak conversational English).
- Have a proven attention to detail and ability to multitask
- Possess a strong analytical mindset and approach problem solving.
- Experience in the construction industry is an asset.
- Hands on experience building houses, decks, cabinetry, working with truss or scaffolding are an asset
- Basic computer skills, i.e. Excel, Google Docs, email, etc.
- Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Requirements:
- Willingness and ability to travel 12+ days at a time.
- Frequently works 11+ hour days outdoors, in adverse conditions for extended periods of time.
- Demonstrate full range of movement including but not limited to lifting, standing, bending, reaching, twisting, and crawling.
- Occasionally lifts, pushes, pulls, and moves equipment and material weighing up to 100 pounds.
- Regularly required to stand, walk, use hands and fingers to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls.
- Must be able to meet deadlines with severe time constraints.
- Possess a valid driver’s license without restrictions; clean driving record.
- Experience operating heavy equipment is preferred but not mandatory.
- Occasionally climb ladders and work off elevated surfaces as well as climb up onto and down from equipment.
Qualities required of all Spartan team members:
Spartan Race is a high-performance organization, and successful team members must therefore possess a strong work ethic and hands-on approach to business. We are innovative, create inventive solutions, and are exceptionally service minded. Team members at Spartan change lives, and have a passion for the organization. Paramount to our organization is the maturity to embrace ambiguity and ability to adapt according to the market and the continuing innovation of the organization.
- Ability to hold one-self accountable and an aptitude for prioritizing multiple projects
- Strong sense of teamwork with the ability to foster relationships
- Proactive, solutions-oriented; capability to identify efficiencies and decrease costs while maintaining a quality workplace environment and product
- Collegial approach to a business environment and cooperative work style
- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
Job Types: Part-time, Fixed term contract, Seasonal
Contract length: 6 months
Salary: $250.00 per day
Schedule:
- 12 hour shift
- Day shift
- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability
Experience:
- Construction: 2 years (preferred)
Language:
- English (preferred)
Willingness to travel:
- 100% (preferred)
Work Location: On the road
Expected start date: 2023-06-06
About Spartan Race
CEO: Joe De Sena
Revenue: Unknown / Non-Applicable
Size: 201 to 500 Employees
Type: Company - Private
Website: www.spartan.com
Year Founded: 2010
