Facility Worker | Part-Time | PeoplesBank Arena

Oak View Group; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Union benefits

Job summary

Oak View Group is seeking Facility Workers in Hartford, CT to ensure event setup and teardown according to specifications. The role involves basic maintenance of the building and property, with a pay rate per the union contract at approximately $18.18–$19.11 per hour.

Responsibilities include tool operation, on-time arrivals, and support for daily operations and landscaping, working both independently and as part of a team.

Qualifications

• Prior conversion or event experience is preferred.
• Prior landscaping or snow removal experience is preferred.
• OSHA 10 preferred.
• Prior forklift training is preferred.
• Must be able to work overnight hours, weekends, and holidays.
• Ability to lift and carry heavy objects on a frequent basis.

Responsibilities

• Arrives for work on time for each scheduled shift, in uniform and ready to work.
• Safely and efficiently operate hand tools.
• Performs set-up and tear-down duties.
• Performs daily operations and general building maintenance during non-event days.
• Performs general landscaping of the property.
• Works safely, quickly, and efficiently to meet all deadlines.
• Maintains a positive, outgoing demeanor.
• Work independently and in a team environment.
• All other tasks assigned by Supervisor.

Skills

Hand tools

Job description

Oak View GroupOak 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 GroupOak 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

Facility Workers are responsible for ensuring setup and teardown for events are completed according to specifications in a safe and timely manner. They are also responsible for basic maintenance and upkeep of both the building and property. Facilities workers must possess the following knowledge, skills, and abilities and be able to explain and demonstrate that they can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, using some other combination of skills and abilities.

This role pays an hourly rate of $18.18 - $19.11 (per CBA).

Benefits As Per The Union Agreement.

This position will remain open until December 25, 2026.

About The Venue

PeoplesBank Arena is Connecticut’s premier destination for sports & entertainment. The 15,000-seat downtown arena is home to the eleventh-time National Champion UConn Women's Basketball team and the six-time National Champion UConn Men's Basketball team. Led by Hall of Fame basketball Head Coach Geno Auriemma and Dan Hurley, the Men's & Women's basketball programs have established themselves as national powerhouses. PeoplesBank Arena is also home to the AHL’s Hartford Wolf Pack, the primary developmental affiliate of the New York Rangers. PeoplesBank Arena entertains millions of visitors annually with a variety of concerts, family shows, ice-skating spectaculars, consumer events, and trade shows throughout the season. The venue has played host to an extraordinary roster of world-renowned artists, including Taylor Swift, Justin Timberlake, Bruce Springsteen, Billy Joel, Pearl Jam, Black Eyed Peas, Britney Spears, Drake, and many others. PeoplesBank Arena will continue to be the center of sports and entertainment for Hartford and the State of Connecticut for years to come.

Responsibilities

• Arrives for work on time for each scheduled shift, in uniform and ready to work.
• Safely and efficiently operate hand tools.
• Performs set-up and tear-down duties.
• Performs daily operations and general building maintenance during non-event days.
• Performs general landscaping of the property.
• Works safely, quickly, and efficiently to meet all deadlines.
• Maintains a positive, outgoing demeanor.
• Work independently and in a team environment.
• All other tasks assigned by Supervisor.

Qualifications

• Prior conversion or event experience is preferred.
• Prior landscaping or snow removal experience is preferred.
• OSHA 10 preferred.
• Prior forklift training is preferred.
• Must be able to work overnight hours, weekends, and holidays.
• Ability to lift and carry heavy objects on a frequent basis.

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.