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 position may work a planned assignment or be needed to respond to an emergency or call.  With many facilities and all built in different timre frames we are responisble for equipmet for a variety of manufactures and even a variety of types,  For HVAC some buildings are on the Campus Chilled Water and steam loops, some have chillers, or Boilers and HW heaters, and we have a number of split systems and small units for different spaces. As a result, understanding how the systems work is likely more important than understanding a secific kind of unit. 

This role will pay a yearly hourly of $19 to $22.00.

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 11 holidays).

This position will remain open until March 7, 2024

University of Houston Athletics venues include the Football Stadium (TDECU Stadium), Basketball Arena (Fertitta Center), Baseball Stadium (Schroeder Park, and well as a number of other competition and training facilities.  Univeristy of Houston is a memeber of the Big 12 Conference.  The facilities include administrative, training and competition functions and can host up to 40,000 people in the stadium for Football Games and nearly 8,000 for Basketball Games in the arena.  over 400 student athleties, over 100 coaches and a couple hundred support staff and administrative personnnel use the venues 12 jmonths a year.    

• 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 program

• 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.