Conversions Crew | Part-Time | University of Houston Athletics

Oak View Group•Houston, TX

1d•$11•Onsite

About The Position

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. Position Summary Under direct supervision from the Conversions Manager, this Conversions Crew position will perform oversight of daily operations of assigned set-up/teardowns and provide operational coverage for all scheduled events. The Conversions Crew duties also include assisting other departments as needed and the maintenance and proper use of all operational equipment within and around the University of Houston campus. This role pays an hourly rate of $11.00 Benefits for Part-Time roles: 401(k) Savings Plan and 401(k) matching This position will remain open until May 8, 2026. About the Venue This position will support the University of Houston Athletics Department’s goal of providing operational excellence through consistent, cost effective, and reliable service. This position performs work which involves setup, teardown and support of all associated areas defined by the Athletics Department.

Requirements

Proper use and maintenance of hand and power tools related to job functions
Applicable safety rules and procedures
Customer Service practices
Work from general instructions and specifications, with minimal to no supervision
Oversee assigned duties and safe use of a wide variety of equipment
Work effectively in a service-oriented environment subject to frequently changing priorities
Communicate clearly and concisely in the English language, both orally and in writing
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, contractors, vendors and facility users
Ability to work various workdays and hours to meet business needs including early/late hours, long days, weekends and holidays. Must be reliable and punctual
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form
Must be 18 years of age or older

Responsibilities

Set / strike equipment (Bike racks, barricades, tables, chairs, staging/risers, pipe & drape, etc.) according to pre-determined floor plans for events in an efficient, timely, accurate and professional manner
Set / strike to include the manual movement of equipment throughout the campus from storage areas to event spaces and back to storage
Review weekly work assignments with the Conversions Manager
Provide excellent customer service assistance to internal and external clients
Perform customary Housekeeping / Janitorial duties when necessary
Work with preventative maintenance plans created by the Conversions Manager to maintain cleanliness, appearance, and safety
Operate an assortment of equipment including forklift, high-lifts, vacuum, pressure washer and other vehicles as required
Work from general instructions and specifications
Read and interpret paperwork regarding event specifications
Work a flexible schedule including early mornings, days, evenings, overnight, weekends, holidays, extended (long) workdays and extended numbers of days
Report defective equipment, facility damage, areas of the campus requiring cleaning and incorrect or improper set-ups to supervisors in a timely manner