Operations Crew - Baxter Arena

University Of Nebraska Omaha; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Full time

Job summary

The University of Nebraska at Omaha is seeking an Operations Crew member for Baxter Arena to perform daily arena upkeep, help with events, and handle changeovers. The role requires lifting up to 50 lbs and a flexible schedule, including on-ice work.

Two pay rates exist: $15.00/hour for daily arena shifts and $18.00/hour for changeovers, with advancement to lead roles up to $20.00/hour. Hours vary and are not guaranteed, based on events and building needs.

Qualifications

• Ability to understand and follow written and/or oral instructions.
• Applicants must be 18 years of age or older.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily arena upkeep tasks and assist with events and changeovers.
• Move furniture, set up barricades, and arrange signage as needed.
• Assist during events, walk on ice, and work around light equipment and machines.

Skills

Follow instructions

Age 18+

Job description

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

The University of Nebraska at Omaha is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to preventing and eliminating discrimination against employees and prospective employees based on race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation. The University of Nebraska at Omaha does not condone or tolerate discrimination. In support of this policy, the University has implemented employment programs to recruit, employ, and promote qualified individuals based solely on their knowledge, skills, abilities and talents. These factors, along with our commitment to recruit, assess and select all candidates/employees using job-related criteria, ensure fairness, equal evaluation, and treatment in our selection decisions and processes.

Position Information

Job Title

Job Title Operations Crew - Baxter Arena

Department

Department Arena Operations

Essential Functions

This position consists of daily arena upkeep tasks, events, and changeovers. The tasks require the ability to lift up to 50lbs and work a varied schedule.
Examples of daily arena duties include: painting, repairing broken items, moving furniture, etc.Examples of event setup include: placing tables and chairs throughout the arena, setting up barricades, placing signage. This position also works during events to assist with essential operations. In this position, we walk on the ice frequently. Examples of changeover duties include: setting up and tearing down flooring, portable chairs, barricades, staging, lighting, tables and other furnishings and equipment. This position works around light equipment and machines such as forklifts, lifts, loaders and cleaning equipment as needed.

This position has two pay rates. When working daily arena operations shifts, the rate is $15.00/hour. When working changeover shifts, the rate is $18.00/hour. Opportunity for advancement to lead roles available, rate ranges from $16.50/hour – $20.00/hour.
Hours are flexible and not guaranteed, shifts are scheduled based on events and building needs.

Work Schedule

Work Schedule Varies

Additional Duties

Required Qualifications

Ability to understand and follow written and/or oral instructions.
Due to the nature of this work, applicants must be 18 years of age or older.

Preferred Qualifications

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Regularly sits; may stand, walk. See, hear, speak and use of hands.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Regularly works indoors. Noise level is low to moderate.

Salary $15.00-$18.00/hour

Posting Number

Posting Number 2026T-00142

Open Date

Open Date 07/24/2026

Close Date

Open Until Filled Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants

The University of Nebraska at Omaha is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to preventing and eliminating discrimination against employees and prospective employees based on race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation. The University of Nebraska at Omaha does not condone or tolerate discrimination. In support of this policy, the University has implemented employment programs to recruit, employ, and promote qualified individuals based solely on their knowledge, skills, abilities and talents. These factors, along with our commitment to recruit, assess and select all candidates/employees using job-related criteria, ensure fairness, equal evaluation, and treatment in our selection decisions and processes.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Are you at least 18 years of age? (required for position)
  • Yes
  • No