Lead Custodian|Part-time| XL Center XL Center

Oak View Group; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player in venue management is seeking a dedicated Lead Custodian to ensure the highest cleanliness standards at a premier sports and entertainment venue. This role involves overseeing custodial staff, performing various cleaning tasks, and ensuring guest satisfaction during events. Ideal candidates will have prior cleaning experience and a knack for leadership. Join a diverse team committed to excellence and innovation in the live event industry, where your contributions will help create memorable experiences for millions of visitors each year.

Benefits

401(k) savings plan

401(k) matching

Qualifications

• 2 years of cleaning or event-related experience required.
• Ability to operate cleaning equipment such as scrubbers and buffers.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and train custodial staff to ensure cleanliness standards.
• Perform light and heavy cleaning tasks and restock supplies.
• Maintain a positive demeanor and acknowledge guests.

Skills

Cleaning Skills

Supervisory Skills

Basic Computer Skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Scrubbers

Buffers

Carpet Extractors

Job description

Oak View Group

Oak View Group is the global leader in venue development, management, and premium hospitality services for the live event industry. Offering an unmatched, 360-degree solution set for a collection of world-class owned venues and a client roster that includes the most influential, highest attended arenas, convention centers, music festivals, performing arts centers, and cultural institutions on the planet.

Position Summary

The Lead Custodian is responsible for ensuring the XL Center meets or exceeds standards of cleanliness to the utmost in guest satisfaction before, during, and after all events. Lead Custodians must aid in the oversight of all custodial work.

This role will pay $17.58-$18.50/hour.

Benefits for PT roles: 401(k) savings plan and 401(k) matching.

EVERGREEN ROLE: Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis; there is no application deadline.

About the Venue

The XL Center 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.

The XL Center is also home to the AHL’s Hartford Wolf Pack, the primary developmental affiliate of the New York Rangers.

The XL Center 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.

The XL Center will continue to be the center of sports and entertainment for Hartford and the State of Connecticut for years to come.

Responsibilities

• Assists in the training, coaching, and supervision of custodial staff.
• Arrives for each scheduled shift on time, in a clean uniform, and ready to work.
• Ability to work morning, afternoon and/or overnight shifts, including weekends and holidays.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to stand on feet for up to 8 hours at a time, to kneel, stoop, climb stairs and reach above head as well as perform repetitive motions in connection with cleaning tasks.
• Ability to follow verbal instructions & read written instructions especially relating to cleaning products & SDS.
• Perform light and heavy cleaning tasks including, but not limited to, cleaning bathrooms, locker rooms, sweeping, mopping, disposing of garbage, etc.
• Restocks restrooms with supplies.
• Works safely, quickly, and efficiently to meet all deadlines.
• Maintains a positive, outgoing demeanor and acknowledges guests in a friendly manner.
• Possesses basic computer skills.
• All other tasks assigned by Supervisor.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age.
• 2 years of cleaning or event-related experience required.
• Prior lead or supervisory responsibilities preferred.
• Basic understanding of how to use cleaning equipment.
• Ability to operate scrubbers, buffers, carpet extractors, etc.
• Basic understanding of SDS.
• Basic understanding of PPE.

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.