Grizzlies to host annual job fair Saturday, Jan. 30th
FRESNO, Calif. - The Fresno Grizzlies, Triple-A Baseball affiliate of the Houston Astros, and Spectra Food Services & Hospitality will hold their annual Job Fair for game-day staff positions on Saturday, January 30th from 8:30am to 11:30am at Chukchansi Park. Combined, the two organizations staff an average of 500 positions each year that include: security, ushers, ticket takers, box office, team store personnel, housekeeping, lifeguards, bat boys, grounds crew, concessions, kitchen, and catering. All returning and new attendees for the job fair are asked to enter Chukchansi Park through Gate 2 off of H Street on the day of the event. Free parking is available in the lot on the corner of H and Kern Streets. Professional attire is highly recommended.
A downloadable application form can be found online at www.FresnoGrizzlies.com under the Contact Us tab. To apply for a position, applicants can download the Seasonal Employment Application for the Grizzlies or the Spectra Food Services & Hospitality Seasonal Job Application for Spectra. To make the application process as efficient as possible, the organizations ask that all interested applicants complete the downloadable application(s) prior to the Job Fair and come prepared with a hard copy to present on the day of the event. Applicants are eligible to apply for positions with both organizations.
"The job fair is a great way to get your foot in the door of professional sports," stated Grizzlies General Manager Derek Franks who was originally hired as an intern at the Job Fair in 2004. "The Grizzlies and Fuego are looking for individuals that are reliable, motivated and enthusiastic about being part of building unforgettable experiences at Chukchansi Park. We will give strong consideration to applicants that show desire to contribute to our family-friendly atmosphere in Downtown Fresno."
To stand out amongst the hundreds of individuals seeking to obtain a position with either organization, it is pertinent that applicants arrive early and show great enthusiasm and professionalism.
The first workday for the majority of hired applicants will be on Friday, April 15th at Chukchansi Park for Fresno Grizzlies Opening Day, with hours scheduled accordingly through the last day of the season, which is Sunday, August 28th. A complete 2016 season schedule for the Fresno Grizzlies can be found at FresnoGrizzlies.com.
ABOUT THE AVAILABLE POSITIONS
All of the positions listed below will require the ability to maintain a superior level of customer service and a positive attitude at all times. Some positions may require the ability to remain standing in designated areas for long periods of time (occasionally in direct sunlight) and the ability to maneuver through large crowds.
TICKET TAKER: ACCURATELY CHECK AND SCAN TICKETS AS GUESTS ENTER THE PARK. ASSIST IN HANDING OUT PROMO ITEMS. HELP INSURE GUESTS ENTER THE PARK SAFELY AND IN A TIMELY MANNER.
USHER: ASSIST GUESTS WITH SEATING. MONITOR SECTION(S) FOR SEATING ACCURACY. MAINTAIN A SAFE ENVIRONMENT FOR GUESTS. HAVE BASIC KNOWLEDGE OF THE PARK TO ANSWER QUESTIONS AND ASSIST GUESTS IN AN EMERGENCY SITUATION.
SECURITY: POSSESS A CURRENT CALIFORNIA GUARD CARD. MAINTAIN A SAFE AND SECURE ENVIRONMENT FOR ALL GUESTS AND GAMEDAY PERSONNEL. MAINTAIN ORDERLY CONDUCT FOR ALL GUESTS. ABILITY TO ASSIST IN MEDICAL EMERGENCIES. MAINTAIN IN AND OUT FOOT TRAFFIC CONTROL (INCLUDING BASIC BAG AND PURSE CHECKS).
LIFEGUARD: CERTIFIED IN CPR AND LIFEGUARD TRAINING. ABLE TO MAINTAIN A SAFE ENVIRONMENT FOR GUESTS IN AND AROUND THE POOL AREA. MAINTAIN POSTED SAFETY RULES.
FUN ZONE: MAINTAIN A SAFE ENVIRONMENT FOR CHILDREN. REQUIRED TO SET UP AND TAKE DOWN ATTRACTIONS. SECURE CASH AND TICKETS AT ALL TIMES.
HOUSE KEEPING: BASIC KNOWLEDGE OF CLEANING TECHNIQUES. MAINTAIN A SAFE ENVIRONMENT FOR GUESTS BY QUICKLY CLEANING ANY SPILLS, OTHER POTENTIAL HAZARDS AND MAINTAINING RESTROOM CLEANLINESS.
TEAM STORE PERSONNEL: HAVE BASIC COMPUTER KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL (MICROSOFT WORD AND EXCEL). ABLE TO LIFT 35LBS. GOOD CUSTOMER SERVICE, MULTITASKING SKILL AND A RESPONSIBLE ATTITUDE. RETAIL EXPERIENCE PREFERRED (INCLUDING STOCKING, FOLDING, AND INVENTORY OF ITEMS).
VENDORS: MOBILITY IN CROWDED SITUATIONS WITH ABILITY TO MANAGE CASH. ABILITY TO MANEUVER THROUGHOUT THE BALLPARK (STAIRS INCLUDED).
BAT BOY: AT LEAST 14 YEARS OF AGE. MOBILITY AND ATHLETICISM PREFERRED. BASIC KNOWLEDGE OF BASEBALL.
TICKET OFFICE: BASIC KNOWLEDGE OF A COMPUTER (MICROSOFT WORD AND EXCEL). ABILITY TO MANAGE CASH AND CREDIT TRANSACTIONS IN A TIMELY MANNER. EXCELLENT CUSTOMER SERVICE SKILLS.