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.

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for effective preventative and planned maintenance of site assets as well as troubleshooting and repairing mechanical systems including but not limited to HVAC, electrical, plumbing, refrigeration, and carpentry at our venue.

This role pays an hourly rate of $23 to $28.

Benefits for FT roles: Benefits: Health, Dental and Vision insurance, 401(k) savings plan, 401(k) matching, and paid time off (vacation days, sick days, and 12 holidays).

This position will remain open until December 31, 2024

Oak View Group is the venue manager and food and beverage provider at the SoFi Center, a first-of-its-kind venue located in Palm Beach Gardens, FL on the campus of Palm Beach State College. SoFi Center will be the home of the TGL Golf League, founded by Mike McCarley, Tiger Woods and Rory Mcllroy,  TGL presented by SoFi is a new golf league, combining advanced technology with teams of top players from the PGA TOUR for two-hour weekly competitions in prime time starting in January 2025. The arena will seat about 1,500 people and featured matches between 6 teams for the inaugural season.

• Assume management responsibility for all services and activities involved in the maintenance and operations of the venue including HVAC, electrical, mechanical, plumbing, chillers, refrigeration, ice making, boilers and associated equipment.
• Plan, direct, coordinate, and review the work plan for facility maintenance and operations; meet with staff to identify and resolve problems; assign work activities, projects and programs; monitor work flow; review and evaluate work products, methods and procedures.
• Participate in the development and administration of the Operation budget; forecast and additional funds needed for equipment, materials, and supplies
• Perform maintenance on electrical systems (replace light bulbs and receptacles, etc.)
• Conduct general upkeep procedures (i.e. landscaping) and other tasks as assigned (painting, carpentry, etc.)
• Troubleshoot necessary repairs throughout facility concession stands on equipment including but not limited to sinks, ice machines, general repairs, etc.
• Able to operate a forklift
• Maintain knowledge of changes in pertinent Federal, State and Local regulations
• Assist with other event and operational tasks as needed to help the overall success of the building
• Maintain cost records of work performed and prepare cost estimates as requested; prepare invoices for services rendered that are to be used in event settlement. Track, record and report labor allocations in all areas of functional responsibility
• Develop and maintain accountings for labor, materials and utilities by event and cost category
• Maintain hazardous materials communication program, material safety data sheets and required records and permits as required
• Assist in developing and maintaining Capital Improvement Project reports and recommendations for the facility
• Assist in administering maintenance and service contracts (i.e., HVAC, building automation, vertical transportation, foliage maintenance, fire systems, generators, etc.)
• Solicit and review cost estimates. Oversee and coordinate the work of outside vendors and contractors
• Order parts and supplies. Control and monitor departmental inventory of tools, supplies and equipment
• Perform other duties as required

• High school diploma (or equivalent) required
• Operating knowledge of Microsoft Office software, general computer understanding of basic IT functions
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Must have availability to work long hours, nights, weekends and holidays as needed
• Solid problem solving skills
• Possession of Universal CFC license preferred
• Possession of Electrical License preferred

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.

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.