Utility Worker | Full-Time | PPG Paints Arena

Oak View Group; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 45,460 - 48,216; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Union benefits

Job summary

Oak View Group is seeking a full-time Utility Worker for the PPG Paints Arena in Western Pennsylvania. The role maintains facility maintenance and prepares/tears down events, with an hourly rate of $33.35 per the union contract. Work hours are overnight (10pm–7am) with weekends and some holidays required.

This position includes union-backed benefits, and the posting remains open through October 16, 2026. The role supports arena operations, maintenance tasks, and safety compliance to ensure

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Excellent organization skills.
• Ability to prioritize and handle multiple projects.
• Professional presentation and work ethic.
• Flexibility to work nights, weekends, and some holidays.

Responsibilities

• Repairs and maintains facility, including painting and general labor.
• Prepares for events, including installation and removal of dasher board system, staging, and seating.
• Snow removal and exterior maintenance, including operation of plow truck and forklift as needed.
• Summer garden tasks: mowing, weeding, trimming with a motorized trimmer.
• Implements corrective actions and solutions to facility needs.
• Ensures tasks are completed on time and meet company standards.
• Follows procedures for Work Order and Maintenance Manager Systems.
• Adheres to OSHA, NFPA, and other safety codes.

Skills

Organization

Multitasking

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Time management

Safety awareness

Hours flexibility

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

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
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
As directed by the department lead, this full-time Utility Worker position maintains the general maintenance of the facility, as well as the preparation and tearing down of events.

This role pays an hourly rate of $33.35 (per CBA).

Benefits As Per The Union Agreement.
This position will remain open until October 16, 2026.

About The Venue
As a leading entertainment venue, PPG Paints Arena is the regional epicenter for athletic events, concerts, and family shows in Western Pennsylvania and home to the NHL’s Pittsburgh Penguins.

Responsibilities

• Repairs and maintains facility, including painting and general labor.
• Handles preparations for all events, including installation and removal of the dasher board system for hockey, staging, and chairs for concerts and family shows and basketball flooring.
• Snow removal and general maintenance of areas on the outside of the facility, which involves driving a plow truck and forklift, as needed.
• General summer garden detail, including cutting grass with a mower, weeding, and trimming using a motorized trimmer.
• Implements corrective actions and solutions.
• Ensures job assignments are completed on time and meet company standards.
• Follows procedures for use of Work Order and Maintenance Manager Systems.
• Adhere to OSHA, NFPA, and other applicable safety codes.

Qualifications
Must be available to work between the hours of 10pm and 7am. Hours and days will vary based upon our event schedule and will include weekends and may include some holidays

Education And/or Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent

Skills And Abilities

• Excellent organization skills
• Ability to prioritize and to handle multiple projects simultaneously
• Good written, verbal, and interpersonal skills required; ability to interact with all levels of staff including management
• Professional presentation, appearance, and work ethic
• Ability to work irregular hours, including nights, weekends and some holidays, is required
• Will be required to join the union, upon invitation, following 90-day probationary period

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• Valid Driver’s License Preferred

Physical Demands

• Position requires heavy overhead lifting, push/pull, and carry
• Requires climbing, bending, stooping, crawling
• Regularly required to reach with hands and arms
• This position requires both indoor and outdoor work and is subject to adverse conditions, including temperatures below 32° F.

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.