Maintenance Technician | Full-Time | PeoplesBank Arena

Oak View Group; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 45,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Oak View Group maintains and operates PeoplesBank Arena in Hartford, CT, providing HVAC, electrical, plumbing and related support to ensure safe, reliable and efficient venue operations. The Maintenance Technician performs advanced journey-level and leadwork duties in the technical operation, maintenance, and repair of MEP systems, with an hourly rate in the mid-30s per the CBA.

The role requires flexibility to work nights, weekends, and holidays, and hands-on experience with building systems

Qualifications

• Connecticut trade license required (HVAC/D-2, Electrical/E-2, Plumbing/P-2)
• Experience with building automation systems is helpful
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and basic IT functions
• Experience in general property maintenance
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Willingness to work nights, weekends and holidays
• Strong problem-solving skills

Responsibilities

• Perform emergency, corrective, and preventative maintenance on HVAC, refrigeration, plumbing, and electrical fixtures & components.
• Regularly monitor and adjust building automation controls to achieve optimum comfort and energy savings.
• Assist in operation, maintenance, and repair of diverse facility equipment including kitchen equipment, door/lock repair, minor painting, phone cabling, carpentry, and general duties as assigned that utilize basic mechanical aptitude.
• Perform routine preventative maintenance on equipment; oils and lubricates motors, aligns pulleys, replaces air and water filters, cleans strainers, treats drains, replaces lamps, checks batteries, etc.

Skills

Building automation systems

Microsoft Office

General maintenance

Teamwork

Night/weekend availability

Education

Connecticut trade license (HVAC/D-2, Electrical/E-2, Plumbing/P-2)

Tools

CMMS

Building automation systems (BAS)

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 (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

TheMaintenance Technicianperforms advanced journey-level and leadwork duties in the technical operation, maintenance, and repair of various HVAC/R, electrical, plumbing, and auxiliary systems. Troubleshoot and diagnose a variety of complex MEP systems in a widely dispersed building.

This role pays an hourly rate of $33.00 - $35.00 (per CBA).

Benefits As Per The Union Agreement.

This position will remain open until November 27, 2026.

About The Venue

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, and ice-skating spectaculars throughout the season. The venue has played host to an extraordinary roster of world-renowned artists, including Sabrina Carpenter, Andrea Bocelli, Bad Bunny, Nicki Minaj, Taylor Swift, Justin Timberlake, Bruce Springsteen, Billy Joel, Pearl Jam, 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

• Performs emergency, corrective, and preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, and adjustments on a variety of HVAC, refrigeration, plumbing, and electrical fixtures & components.
• Regularly monitor and adjust building automation controls to achieve optimum comfort and energy savings.
• Participate in the operation, maintenance, and repair of diverse facility equipment, which may include commercial kitchen equipment, door/lock repair, minor painting, phone cabling, carpentry, and general duties as assigned that utilize basic mechanical aptitude.
• Performs routine preventative maintenance on equipment; oils and lubricates motors, aligns pulleys, replaces air and water filters, cleans strainers, treats drains, replaces lamps, checks batteries, etc.
• Track daily activity via timesheets and CMMS.
• Complete and create work orders and provide written and verbal details for completed tasks.
• Perform event-related duties, set-ups, and coverage for functions as assigned.
• Clearly, effectively, and timely communicate work issues with the manager. Proactively address building issues without prompting and provide sound recommendations.
• Provide excellent customer service assistance to internal and external clients.

Qualifications

• Valid Connecticut trade license required. Acceptable licenses include, but are not limited to, HVAC (D-2, S-2), Electrical (E-2), Plumbing (P-2), or other related Connecticut trade licenses.
• Experience with computerized building automation systems is helpful.
• Operating knowledge of Microsoft Office software, general computers, and basic IT functions.
• Experience with general property maintenance.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Must have availability to work nights, weekends, and holidays as needed.
• Strong problem-solving skills.

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 ourpeople, improves ourservice, and raises ourexcellence. 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.