Conversion Technician

Tampa Bay Arena, LLC; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 16,531 - 22,041; Part time

Job summary

Tampa Bay Arena, LLC is seeking event staff for morning, afternoon, and overnight shifts to support hockey, basketball, and concerts at Benchmark International Arena in Tampa. The role requires standing, walking, and working in crowded, loud environments while maintaining a professional appearance and safety awareness.

Ideal candidates have strong communication, time management, and attention to detail, with the ability to multitask and follow directions under pressure.

Qualifications

• Effective written and oral communication skills.
• Prior guest service experience a plus.
• Good time management skills.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Excellent attendance.
• Ability to multitask and take direction well.
• Ability to meet tight deadlines and work well under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Set up and tear down of events (dasher boards, glass, staging, chairs, etc.).
• Work cooperatively with all staff members.
• Maintain a clean and neat appearance during work hours.
• Ensure health, safety, and security by following procedures and OSHA standards.
• Monitor and report discrepancies, damage, or safety concerns to the manager.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Skills

Written and verbal communication

Guest service experience

Time management

Attention to detail

Attendance reliability

Multitasking

Following directions

Working under pressure

Job description

EVENT SHIFT MORNING SHIFT OVERNIGHT SHIFT

This position values guests and is committed to providing a positive impression with World Class Service. It is a behind‑the‑scenes position that requires handling of all arena and conversion equipment. Candidates should be polite, friendly, and able to follow direction easily.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for set up and tear down of various events, such as hockey, basketball, concerts, including dasher boards, glass, staging, tales, chairs, etc.
• Work cooperatively with all staff members.
• Maintain a clean and neat appearance during work hours.
• Assure the health, safety, and security of co‑workers and guests by following all safety procedures, rules, and OSHA standards.
• Monitor and report to the manager any discrepancies, damage, loss of property, and safety concerns.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Effective written and oral communication skills.
• Prior guest service experience a plus.
• Good time management skills.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Excellent attendance.
• Ability to multitask and take direction well.
• Ability to meet tight deadlines and work well under pressure.

Working Conditions

• Must be able to stand on feet for long periods of time, walk long distances, and climb stairs.
• Must be able to communicate clearly and concisely in English.
• Must be able to work in areas that can become crowded with equipment and/or people.
• Must be able to work comfortably around special effects, including, but not limited to: haze, strobe lights, lasers, etc.
• Must be able to work in loud environments.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
• Must be able to walk up to 0.5 miles to and from designated employee parking areas, including in varying earth conditions and during high‑traffic event times.
• Must have the ability to work a flexible schedule, including long hours, nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Must be able to work in cold/hot indoor and outdoor temperatures.
• Must be able to climb ladders, kneel, bend, stoop, and squat without any physical movement restriction.
• Must be able to work comfortably at high heights using man lifts, trusses, ladders, and catwalks.

We are an equal‑opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Overview

Vinik Sports Group (VSG) is an entity established by Jeff Vinik to manage the three‑time Stanley Cup Champion Tampa Bay Lightning (2004, 2020, 2021) of the National Hockey League and hold the leasehold rights to Benchmark International Arena, the 19,092‑seat downtown Tampa home in which the team plays its games. The venue opened in 1996 and became Benchmark International Arena in August 2025 when the global mergers and acquisitions firm, Benchmark International, partnered with Vinik and the Lightning. Since 2010, Vinik has led a complete brand and business transformation of the Lightning and the arena, featuring a mostly private renovation of the publicly owned facility. Doug Ostrover and Marc Lipschultz joined the expanded ownership group of Vinik Sports Group in 2024, alongside Arctos, which initially joined in 2021. In addition to owning the Lightning and managing Benchmark International Arena, Vinik Sports Group, through TBSE, manages the Yuengling Center on the campus at the University of South Florida.

Website VinikSportsGroup.com