Facility Worker | Part-Time | PeoplesBank Arena

Oak View Group•Hartford, CT

11d•$17 - $18•Onsite

About The Position

Oak View Group 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 Facility Workers are responsible for ensuring set-up and tear downs for events are completed according to specifications in a safe and timely manner. They are also responsible for basic maintenance and upkeep of both the building and property. Facilities workers must possess the following knowledge, skills and abilities and be able to explain and demonstrate that he/she can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, using some other combination of skill and abilities. This role pays an hourly rate of $16.97-$17.56 (per CBA). Benefits as per the union agreement. EVERGREEN ROLE: Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis; there is no application deadline About the Venue PeoplesBank Arena is Connecticut’s premier destination for sports & entertainment. The 15,000+ seat downtown arena is home to the eleventh-time National Champion UConn Women's Basketball team and the six-time National Champion UConn Men's Basketball team. Led by Hall of Fame basketball Head Coach Geno Auriemma and Dan Hurley, the Men's & Women's basketball programs have established themselves as national powerhouses. PeoplesBank Arena is also home to the AHL’s Hartford Wolf Pack, the primary developmental affiliate of the New York Rangers. PeoplesBank Arena entertains millions of visitors annually with a variety of concerts, family shows, ice-skating spectaculars, consumer events, and trade shows throughout the season. The venue has played host to an extraordinary roster of world-renowned artists, including Taylor Swift, Justin Timberlake, Bruce Springsteen, Billy Joel, Pearl Jam, Black Eyed Peas, Britney Spears, Drake, and many others. PeoplesBank Arena will continue to be the center of sports and entertainment for Hartford and the State of Connecticut for years to come.

Nice To Haves

Prior conversion or event experience preferred
Prior landscaping or snow removal experience preferred
OSHA 10 preferred
Prior forklift training preferred

Responsibilities

Arrives for work on time for each scheduled shift, in uniform and ready to work
Must be able to work overnight hours, weekends and holidays
Must be able to take both verbal and written direction
Ability to lift and carry up to 75 lbs. on a frequent basis
Ability to stand on feet for up to 8 hours at a time, kneel, stoop, climb stair, and reach/lift above head in conjunction with conversion tasks
Ability to safely and efficiently operate hand tools
Performs set-up and tear down duties
Performs daily operations and general building maintenance during non-event days
Performs general landscaping of the property
Works safely, quickly and efficiently to meet all deadlines
Maintains a positive, outgoing demeanor
Ability to work independently and in a team environment
All other tasks assigned by Supervisor