Conversion Technician (Part-Time)

OEG Sports & Entertainment; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

OEG Sports & Entertainment in Edmonton invites you to join our Conversion Team, supporting event staging and building transitions for hockey games, live entertainment, and other events at Rogers Place. The role offers a fast-paced environment in a state-of-the-art facility.

Candidates should have 3–5 years in a multi-use facility, be able to perform physical labor (up to 50 lbs) and work overnight shifts, with a proactive approach to guest experience and SOP development.

Qualifications

• High school or technical school diploma or equivalent
• 3–5 years of experience in a multi-use facility is an asset
• Must be available for overnight shifts
• Ability to perform physical labor (up to 50 lbs) and follow SOPs
• Ability to operate in a fast-paced venue environment

Responsibilities

• Work within operating procedures for facility maintenance and event conversions
• Complete CMMS records for events and maintenance
• Support full-time, part-time and contract maintenance staff
• Execute event conversions and building transitions
• Assist in development and safe implementation of SOPs

Skills

Problem solving

High pressure

Physical work

Overnight shifts

Teamwork

Education

High school / technical diploma

Tools

CMMS

Job description

OEG Sports & Entertainment delivers North America’s leading sports and entertainment experiences to connect our fans to their passions. Located in the heart of the ICE District, OEG owns the 5-time Stanley Cup Champion Edmonton Oilers, the WHL’s three-time Memorial Cup Champion Edmonton Oil Kings, and the AHL’s Bakersfield Condors. OEG operates Rogers Place, North America’s premier and most technologically advanced sports and entertainment venue. The 18,647 seat, $480 million arena is among the most technologically enabled sports facilities in North America as well as the first LEED Silver-certified NHL Facility in Canada.

Our vision is to be a Global Leader in Sports & Entertainment. Together, we inspire our fans by connecting them to their passions, which is ours as well! We play hard as a team, and with devoted integrity towards our common purpose. We have commitments to innovation and growth, combined with performance excellence that ensures a fair return on investment. We develop our people to be leaders in our industry, and we invest in our communities. Through our world class talent, we strive WIN. ON and OFF the ICE.

About the Role:

Our Conversion Team supports the staging of events, including configurations such as hockey games, live entertainment, and other novel & unique events, etc. Be a part of the behind-the-scenes transitions of a multi-purpose, state of the art facility – Rogers Place!

If you are looking towards a career in conversions and facility operations, we want to hear from you! Enjoy a fast-paced environment alongside team members who have a positive attitude and are committed to providing outstanding service to our internal and external clients.

Core Responsibilities and Duties:

• Work within established operating procedures for facility maintenance and event conversions, which are customized to the specific needs of the facility or event
• Completes Computerized Maintenance Management System, (CMMS) records
• Support full time, part time and contract maintenance staff
• Executes event conversions and building transitions
• Assist in the development and safe implementation of SOP’s

Education, Experience and Skills:

• High school or technical school diploma or combination of education and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities
• 3-5 years of experience in a multi-use facility is an asset
• A committed pro-active approach to upholding the Rogers Place guest experience philosophy
• Ability to problem solve in high-pressure situations
• Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions
• Ability to perform physical/manual labor for extended periods of time (including lifting up to 50lbs, repetitive tasks)
• Applicants must be a minimum of 18 years of age
• Successful candidates will be required to possess their own steel-toed boots (all other PPE will be provided)
• Demonstrated knowledge of sports and/or live entertainment facility operation is required
• Must be available for overnight shifts, as approximately75% of the shifts take place overnight
• Available on “on-call” basis during off hours for emergency situations