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 Facility Maintenance Assistant position reports directly to the Assistant Director of Operations & Chief Engineer and will help manage and maintain the facility. This individual will routinely assist with drywall, paint, electrical, plumbing, ventilation, refrigeration, and other building systems within the facility. This individual will interact with guests at times and requires the ability to communicate and engage with the public with a focus on delivering a world class guest experience.

This role will pay an hourly rate of $18.00-$20.00

Benefits for Part-Time roles: 401(k) Savings Plan and 401(k) matching

This position will remain open until October 24, 2025.

The Mullett Arena has an exciting opening for the new 5,000 seat multi-purpose arena and community ice rink located on the campus of Arizona State University. The new arena opened in fall 2022 and is home to ASU Sun Devil Men’s Ice Hockey, ASU Wrestling and Women’s Volleyball programs, an NBA minor league, as well as variety of events, including concerts, family shows, comedy and other live events. The community ice rink serves as a public venue to the community and will host hockey and skating programming, youth competitions, educational opportunities and more. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist Chief Engineer with the overall daily operation and maintenance of all facility systems. This includes but not limited to Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, BMS, Lighting, Fire Protection, Life safety, CMMS, Workplace Safety, Carpentry, Drywall, Painting and Doors.
• Work with other operational departments to evaluate needs for all work requests—both scheduled and unscheduled—as well as any special projects that arise.
• Assist with preventative maintenance on refrigeration units, plumbing, electrical, overhead doors, seating and any other building maintenance.
• Assist in repairs involving electrical, mechanical, plumbing systems, sports event equipment and other equipment needed to produce events.
• Complete assigned tasks, and follow up on incidental plumbing, electrical, carpentry, masonry, seating, painting and plaster work.
• Review and maintain maintenance logs and complete all documentation necessary to the completion of a task within the complex’s CMMS program.
• On a routine and preset basis, inspect systems, equipment, or components to identify hazards, defects or the need for adjustment or repair, as well as to ensure compliance with codes.
• Read and interpret equipment manuals to perform required maintenance and service.
• Responsible for completion of facility work orders in the appropriate timeframe. 
• Assist with the monitoring of vendors and outside contractors as appropriate.
• Maintain positive working relationships with service contractors, suppliers, utility companies and firms doing business with the complex
• Respond to emergency situations in accordance with departmental policies and procedures.
• Perform routine preventative maintenance according to established schedules.
• Responsible for reporting of accidents involving personnel, vehicles, public liability, property damage and fidelity claims.
• Assist in maintaining an inventory of supplies and initiates requests for repair parts and service.
• Assists in new construction, remodeling, and maintenance projects.
• Responsible for Health & Safety compliance.
• Communicate with all users of the facility in an emergency.
• Comply with established OSHA procedures.
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Work extended and/or irregular hours including nights, weekends and holidays as needed.

Required Experience & Qualifications: 

• Experience in facility maintenance preferred
• 2+ years of experience in the field, Sports/Entertainment/Hospitality venues preferred
• HS diploma or equivalent (Bachelor’s/Technical degree from an accredited college/university/school preferred)
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail required
• Must be a self-starter, proactive, flexible, and deadline-focused
• Forklift certified or ability to be certified
• Ability to work event nights, weekends and holidays as required.
• Knowledge of OSHA requirements.
• Knowledge of Plumbing, Carpentry, Painting

Nonessential Job Functions:

• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned
• Experience in an arena, stadium, convention center or other multi-purpose public assembly facility preferrePossession of, or ability to obtain a valid CPR certificate

Skills

• Proficient knowledge of Windows and Microsoft Office software
• Operate standard office equipment including printer, copier, computer and fax machine.
• Written/Oral communications - ability to speak and write clearly and concisely, get messages across that have the desired effect

Working Conditions:

• Minimal Travel (<10% of work time) may be required to travel. Trips may require air travel and/or overnight stay away from home for one or more nights.
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule inclusive of weekends, nights and holidays required.
• Frequent bending, lifting up to 50 pounds, sitting, standing, exposure to multiple external elements, extensive walking through the building including inclines and stairs.

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.