Housekeeper - Akins Ford Arena/The Classic Center

Join Our Team: Arena Housekeeping (Full Time)

Full-Time | Hourly
Location: The Classic Center – Athens, GA
Department: Arena

The Classic Center is seeking reliable and detail-oriented Arena Housekeeping team members to help keep our arena clean, safe, and event-ready. This role is essential to creating a welcoming experience for guests, performers, and staff, and is a great opportunity for someone who takes pride in hands-on work and enjoys being part of a collaborative team.

Reporting to the Housekeeping Supervisors and Managers, Arena Housekeeping staff support daily cleaning operations, event preparation, and post-event cleanup in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment. A resume is required for consideration.

What You’ll Do

• Work as part of a team to complete daily housekeeping and event-related tasks
• Prepare the arena for events and shows as directed by Housekeeping Supervisors and Managers
• Support cleaning efforts before, during, and after events
• Perform routine cleaning throughout the facility, including dusting, vacuuming, trash removal, and glass cleaning
• Clean and maintain restrooms, fixtures, mirrors, walls, doors, and public spaces
• Monitor and restock supplies in restrooms and public areas
• Assist with back-of-house cleanliness and operational efficiency
• Work alongside third-party labor partners as needed
• Safely operate housekeeping equipment such as floor scrubbers, sweepers, vacuums, extractors, and restroom machines
• Properly store and care for tools and equipment to ensure a safe and organized work environment
• Assist with annual equipment inventory
• Collaborate with Operations team members and assist with non-routine or additional tasks as assigned

What We’re Looking For

• One year of experience in a similar housekeeping role, preferably in arenas, convention centers, stadiums, or theaters (preferred but not required)
• Strong teamwork skills and the ability to work effectively with staff, third-party partners, and facility users
• Customer-service mindset and attention to detail
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including early mornings, late nights, weekends, and some holidays
• Reliable transportation
• Ability to obtain a forklift license
• Valid state driver’s license or ability to obtain one

Physical Requirements

This position is active and physically demanding. Team members must be able to:

• Lift and carry 25–50 pounds regularly
• Walk and stand for extended periods
• Bend, squat, kneel, and move throughout the duration of each shift

Why You’ll Love It Here:
Every shift, you’ll be part of an operation that brings concerts, hockey games, graduations, and community events to life. You’ll see the arena transform from quiet halls to a buzzing crowd — and know you helped make it happen.

The candidate who is selected for this position will have to successfully pass a drug screening and a criminal background check.

The Classic Center's EOE Statement

In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), as amended by the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA), and consistent with this policy, The Classic Center makes reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities unless such accommodations would cause the employer an undue hardship. The ADA defines a disabled person as an individual who has a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities.

The Classic Center provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to any characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, and local law, including, but not necessarily limited to, race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age (40 or older), disability, and genetic information. The Classic Center is committed to maintaining a work environment that is free of inappropriate or unlawful conduct. In keeping with this commitment, The Classic Center will not tolerate harassment, discrimination, or the unlawful treatment of employees or applicants. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.