Oak View Group
Oak View Group (OVG) is the world’s leading arena development, management, and hospitality company founded in 2015 by Tim Leiweke and Irving Azoff to disrupt business as usual. As the largest developer of sports and entertainment facilities in the world, OVG prioritizes the way we do business focusing on making long-term investments in our people and our planet. We focus on building a diverse workforce and cultivating an inclusive workplace. Each day our team members around the world and throughout our local communities work together to provide the greatest experience to our fans and partners.
We celebrate and support a strong, transparent, authentic and inclusive culture focused around four core values:
- We treat each other fairly and with respect.
- We act with integrity.
- We have an entrepreneurial spirit.
- We give back to our global community.
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Overview
Provide electrical and building maintenance, including, but not limited to, carpentry, plumbing, ice maintenance, fire suppression, HVAC, refrigeration, door locks and hardware, painting, and lighting. The candidate will be assigned to install, maintain, and replace electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures in the facility and ensures that they are in good working condition, including but not limited to: street lights, intercom systems, electrical control systems, cable wiring, and dropping power as needed.
This role will pay an hourly wage of $11 to $12.50.
For PT roles: Benefits: 401(k) savings plan and 401(k) matching.
About the Venue
University of Houston’s Athletic venues we oversee include stadums for Football, Baseball, Softball and Soccer/Track. We work in the Arena for Basketball and Volleyball as well as the Field House for Indoor Track. University of Houston Athletics is a Division 1 level NCAA sports program that completes in the Big 12 conference.
Responsibilities
- Responds to service calls and helps Conversion Supervisors set up or ear down equipment before, during and after events.
- Sets up tables and chairs as directed by supervisors or on event data sheets, and assists other departments as necessary.
- May responds to trouble and emergency situations and takes necessary precautions for the well-being and protection of property and occupants.
- Assist with maintenance of basketball floors and baskets to ensure safety and cleanliness.
- Assist with general work involving setting chairs, building stages, installing and removal of Basketball court, Teraflex matting for Volleyball, moving and adjusting barricades, and any other event needs as may come up.
- May operate or work from equipment including but not limited to scissor lift (if licensed), fork lift (if licensed), ladders, power tools, and general tools.
- Work with Conversion Supervisors to take care of needs during any event or competition,
- Other duties and responsibilities as assigned
Qualifications
- High school diploma, GED, or related trade school training; valid driver’s license; and interpersonal skills necessary to deal effectively with guests, vendors, staff, and other facility users.
- Previous experience in electrical field strongly preferred.
- Familiarity of OSHA requirements.
- Be reliable, honest, dependable, and punctual and have strong customer service.
- Be a self-starter; have ability to take directions; and be able to work with minimal supervision.
- Willing to work in varying weather conditions.
Physical Demands:
- Requires frequent walking/standing (possibly uneven surfaces), climbing, stooping, kneeling, crawling, working in cramped positions reaching, pushing, pulling, lifting and carrying up to 75 lbs. on an occasional basis and up to 30 lbs. regularly.
- Ability to frequently and safely climb and navigate stairs, ladders, work in areas over 50ft high.
- Good eye and hand coordination and reflexes for the safe operation of equipment.
- Good visual acuity with or without corrective lenses.
- Ability to operate a keyboard and mouse on a computer.
Work Environment:
- This position requires work inside and/or outside of the building, as needed by events and is subjected to changing climate and adverse weather conditions.
- The worker is subjected to noise. Noise levels will vary depending on job task and events in the building.
- Knowledge of safe operation of tools, drills, impact guns, and equipment such as service carts, scissor lifts, etc.
Note:
The physical demands and work environment are a representation of what must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Other Requirements:
Must be able to work flexible shift/schedule including weekends, nights, and holidays
Strengthened by our Differences. United to Make a Difference.
At OVG, we understand that to continue positively disrupting the sports and live entertainment industry, we need a diverse team to help us do it. We also believe that inclusivity drives innovation, strengthens our people, improves our service, and raises our excellence. Our success is rooted in creating environments that reflect and celebrate the diverse communities in which we operate and serve, and this is the reason we are committed to amplifying voices from all different backgrounds.
EEO
Oak View Group is committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis (“protected class”) including, but not limited to veteran status, uniform service member status, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information or any other protected class under federal, state, or local law.