Changeover Crew | Part-Time | PPL Center

Oak View Group; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 18,000 - 23,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Savings Plan

401(k) matching

Job summary

Oak View Group is seeking a Changeover Crew for its arena facilities in Allentown. The role involves converting arenas between events, performing facility maintenance, painting, trash removal, and related tasks. Heavy lifting, standing for long periods, and moving equipment are required.

The position pays an hourly rate of $15.00 and offers 401(k) savings and matching for part-time roles. Applicants should be prepared for extended hours, weekends, and holidays, with training for equipment

Qualifications

• Must be able to work flexible shifts including mornings, nights, overnights, weekends, and holidays.
• Able to meet deadlines dictated by event schedules and project timetables.
• Capable of working independently and as part of a team.
• Able to follow oral and written instructions and communicate clearly.
• Must be able to lift heavy objects frequently.
• Experience operating pallet jacks, forklifts, or scissor lifts; training and certification required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with event conversion processes and setup/teardown of flooring, chairs, barricades, staging, tables, and equipment.
• Respond to promoters' and clients' needs as directed.
• Work extended or irregular hours including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Load/unload delivery trucks and transport trash; replenish supplies as needed.
• Assist with pre/post event cleaning (sweeping, mopping, trash removal, vacuuming).
• Move around the facility, bend, lift, carry, climb, and work at various heights with PPE provided.

Skills

Flexible shifts

Deadline driven

Team player

Instruction following

Heavy lifting

Equipment operation

Tools

Pallet jacks

Forklifts

Scissor lifts

Job description

Oak View Group

Oak View Group (OVG) is the global leader in premium live entertainment infrastructure and services, with a platform spanning venue development and end-to-end capabilities across venue management, hospitality, and sponsorship sales. Founded in 2015, the company serves a collection of seven world-class owned venues and a client roster of the most iconic arenas, stadiums, convention centers, music festivals, performing arts centers, and cultural institutions, spanning four continents.

Oak View Group

Oak View Group (OVG) is the global leader in premium live entertainment infrastructure and services, with a platform spanning venue development and end-to-end capabilities across venue management, hospitality, and sponsorship sales. Founded in 2015, the company serves a collection of seven world-class owned venues and a client roster of the most iconic arenas, stadiums, convention centers, music festivals, performing arts centers, and cultural institutions, spanning four continents.

Position Summary

The Changeover Crew report directly to the Sr. Operations Manager. The position is primarily responsible for the changeover in the Arena from one event to another. Additionally, a member of the Changeover Crew may be involved in other aspects of building maintenance to include painting, trash disposal, exterior facility care, snow removal, furniture moving, etc. This responsibility requires physical labor and heavy lifting and therefore has lifting requirements. The Changeover Crew is a vital component of the Arena in responding to the needs of promoters and clients—a positive attitude and a positive appearance are essential.

This role pays an hourly rate of $15.00

Benefits for Part-Time roles: 401(k) Savings Plan and 401(k) matching.

This position will remain open until October 16, 2026

Responsibilities

• Participate in all aspects of the conversion process for events.
• Setting up and tearing down flooring, chairs, barricades, staging, tables, and other furnishings and equipment.
• Responding to promoters'/clients' needs as directed.
• Work extended and/or irregular hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays, as needed.
• Perform various duties to ensure the day-to-day operations of the facility are met, including, but not limited to, loading/unloading delivery trucks, transporting trash and waste to proper disposal area and replenishing supplies
• Assist, when necessary, with pre/post event cleaning, including, but not limited to, sweeping, mopping, trash removal, vacuuming, spot cleaning, washing, carpet cleaning
• Get in and around the facility, bending, lifting, carrying, moving, climbing, working from various heights, and dealing with moderate to loud noises.
• Maintain outside grounds, including parking areas, the garage, entrances, and the event plaza. Snow removal of the outside area is required.
• Perform repairs and maintenance tasks as needed, such as painting, patching, and other conversion-related operational equipment
• Follow oral and written instructions and communicate effectively in both oral and written form.
• Operate equipment such as pallet jacks, forklifts, scissor lifts, or other light power equipment.
• Maintain an effective working relationship with other departments, clients, and patrons encountered in the course of employment.
• Work effectively under pressure and a stringent schedule to produce accurate results.
• Wearing work boots is recommended for all shifts. The arena will supply additional Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Work flexible shifts, including mornings, nights, overnights, weekends, and holidays depending on the event schedule.
• Ability to work under deadlines dictated by event schedules and project timetables. Must be adaptable with the ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and as a team.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions and communicate effectively with others in both oral and written form.
• Must be able to lift heavy objects frequently.
• Previous experience operating pallet jacks, forklifts, scissor lifts, or other light power equipment. Training and certification required.
  

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.