Conversion Technician

Vinik Sports Group

3d • Onsite

About The Position

This position values guests and is committed to providing a positive impression with World Class Service. It is a behind the scenes position that requires handling of all arena and conversion equipment. This position requires extreme physical activity including standing, walking, climbing, and ability to lift 50 pounds. Candidates should be polite, friendly, and able to follow direction easily. Vinik Sports Group (VSG) is an entity established by Jeff Vinik to manage the three-time Stanley Cup Champion Tampa Bay Lightning (2004, 2020, 2021) of the National Hockey League and hold the leasehold rights to Benchmark International Arena, the 19,092-seat downtown Tampa home in which the team plays its games. The venue opened in 1996 and became Benchmark International Arena in August 2025 when the global mergers and acquisitions firm, Benchmark International, partnered with Vinik and the Lightning. Since 2010, Vinik has led a complete brand and business transformation of the Lightning and the arena, featuring a mostly private renovation of the publicly owned facility. Doug Ostrover and Marc Lipschultz joined the expanded ownership group of Vinik Sports Group in 2024, alongside Arctos, which initially joined in 2021. In addition to owning the Lightning and managing Benchmark International Arena, Vinik Sports Group, through TBSE, manages the Yuengling Center on the campus at the University of South Florida.

Requirements

• Effective written and oral communication skills
• Good time management skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• Excellent attendance
• Ability to multi task and take direction well
• Ability to meet tight deadlines and work well under pressure

Nice To Haves

• 6 months + prior physical labor experience preferred
• Prior guest service experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Responsible for set up and tear down of various events, such as hockey, basketball, concerts, which involves dasher boards, glass, staging, tables, chairs, etc
• Work cooperatively with all staff members
• Maintain a clean and neat appearance during work hours
• Assure the health, safety, and security of co-workers and guest by following all safety procedures and rules and OSHA standards
• Monitor and report to the manager any discrepancies, damage, loss of property, safety concerns
• All other duties as assigned

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed