Huntington Place Job Fair in Detroit, Nov. 3: Custodian, Event Crew and Parking Jobs at $20 and Up
DETROIT, MI — Huntington Place, the riverfront convention center at the foot of Washington Boulevard, is bringing its hiring table to the southwest side next week. On Tuesday, November 3, the venue is holding a job fair at the Detroit at Work Michigan Ave. Career Center, recruiting custodians, event operations crew members, maintenance technicians and parking staff at a posted $20 an hour and up. It ties Marriott for the best posted rate on the Detroit at Work calendar this fall, and the listing names no certification or experience requirement.
One morning, four entry-level roles at Detroit's convention center, $20 an hour and up. The interviews happen on Michigan Avenue, not downtown.
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📍 At a Glance
| Event | Huntington Place Detroit Job Fair |
| Date | Tuesday, November 3, 2026 |
| Time | 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM |
| Location | Detroit at Work Michigan Ave. Career Center, 9301 Michigan Ave., Detroit, MI 48210 |
| Format | In person |
| Hiring for | Custodians, event operations crew members, maintenance technicians, parking |
| Pay | $20 an hour and up, as posted |
| Registration | None posted; call 313-962-WORK (9675) with questions |
⚠️ Read This Before You Drive Downtown
The job is at Huntington Place. The job fair is not. Everything happens at the Detroit at Work career center at 9301 Michigan Ave., a few miles west of downtown on the southwest side. Plug that address into your phone, not the convention center's.
Tuesday, November 3 is also Election Day in Michigan. Polls are open 7 a.m. to 8 p.m., so there is time to vote and still make the 10 a.m. start.
💼 The Jobs at Huntington Place
Huntington Place is the building many Detroiters still call Cobo. It hosts the North American International Auto Show, big conventions, graduations and trade shows, and every one of those needs a crew that sets up the floor, keeps it clean, runs the decks and fixes what breaks. The venue is managed by Legends Global, and its employment page lists the same roles the fair is recruiting:
- Custodian: keeping meeting rooms, halls and restrooms ready between events, often on tight turnarounds.
- Event Operations Crew Member: part-time on the venue's own listing. This is the setup and teardown crew, moving tables, staging and pipe and drape.
- Maintenance Technician (Parking): upkeep for the parking operation that serves the building.
- Parking: the people who keep cars moving on show days.
The fair listing does not say how many people Huntington Place plans to hire, and it does not say which roles are full-time. Ask at the table, and ask about the schedule. Convention work rises and falls with the event calendar, so hours can be heavy one week and light the next.
💵 Why $20 Stands Out
Among the single-employer hiring events Detroit at Work has posted for this fall, $20 ties the Marriott event for the top starting rate. The other events still ahead start at $15 and $16. Read it as a floor the employer posted, not a guarantee for every role. Maintenance work with skills behind it should come in higher, so bring proof of what you can fix.
Want more than one shot? The same career center hosts Top Shelf Security on November 9 and Little Liberia on November 10. Different employers, different days, different requirements.
📋 How to Show Up Ready
- Several printed resumes and a photo ID
- Your honest availability, including nights, weekends and early-morning load-ins
- Any maintenance, HVAC, electrical or janitorial experience, written down with dates
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is the Huntington Place job fair?
At the Detroit at Work Michigan Ave. Career Center, 9301 Michigan Ave., Detroit, MI 48210. It is not at the convention center on Washington Boulevard.
What does Huntington Place pay?
The event listing posts pay of $20 an hour and up. Exact rates by role were not published, so ask at the table.
Do I need to register?
No registration link has been posted. For questions, call Detroit at Work at 313-962-WORK (9675).
Are the jobs full-time?
The listing does not say. The venue's own careers page labels the event operations crew role part-time and does not specify the others.
Can I apply if I miss the fair?
Yes. Huntington Place takes applications for current openings through its employment opportunities page.
Get on the Crew Before Show Season
A job fair gets you in front of a hiring manager once. Create a free LocalJobPage account to save searches and get new Detroit openings as they post, and browse the Detroit Career Center for role-by-role guides.
Employers: hiring in Detroit this fall? Post your openings on LocalJobPage and reach local candidates already looking.
Related Reading
- Fall 2026 Detroit Job Fairs & Hiring Events: Your Complete Guide
- Detroit at Work Hiring Events Oct. 20 to Nov. 10: Security, Marriott, CNA and Restaurant Jobs
- Southfield Job Fair Oct. 28 and Nov. 19: Free, and Open to Far More Than Veterans
The interviews are out on Michigan Avenue. The work is down on the river, where the Lodge runs out of road and the next big show is always loading in.
