Janitor | Full-Time | PPG Paints Arena

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.

Overview

This is a hands-on position responsible for the oversight, cleanliness, and safety of a designated area during an event at the PPG Paints Arena in accordance with established guidelines and procedures under the direction of the Lead Event Sweeper and Operations Manager.

 

This role pays an hourly rate of $26.83 (per CBA).

Benefits as per the union agreement.

 

This position will remain open until November 7, 2025.

Responsibilities

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following.  Other duties may be assigned.

• Keeps building and property in clean and orderly condition.
• Performs routine maintenance activities.
• Performs heavy cleaning duties.
• Sweeps, mops, scrubs, or vacuums floors.
• Gathers and empties trash.
• Scrubs, sanitizes, and supplies restroom facilities.
• Dusts furniture, walls, and equipment.
• Cleans windows, mirrors, and partitions with soap and other cleansers.
• Mixes cleaning solutions and chemicals in containers in preparation for cleaning, according to instructions.
• Follows procedures for the use of chemical cleaners and power machinery to prevent damage to floors and fixtures.
• Cleans and polishes fixtures and furniture.
• Shampoos or steam-cleans carpets and rugs.
• Cleans and polishes furniture and fixtures.
• Manages inventory of cleaning supplies.
• Drives vehicles required to perform cleaning work, including floor scrubbers, or industrial vacuum cleaners.
• Notifies managers regarding the need for repairs or additions to building operating systems.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Lead Janitor and OVG management staff.
• Provide excellent customer service to both employees and guests.
• Communicate and respond via radio to janitorial calls.

Hours

• This position primarily works overnight with shifts beginning at 11pm and going until 7am.

Qualifications

Education and/or Experience

• Knowledge of standard cleaning methods and procedures
• Ability to stand, walk, and bend for many hours
• Ability to perform repetitive motion for long periods of time
• Experience with using cleaning equipment, including vacuum cleaners, floor buffers, and cleaning solutions
• Background in handling, mixing, and using cleaning chemicals
• Knowledge of occupational hazards safety rules
• Excellent communication skills
• Knowledge of various cleaning compounds necessary to the position
• Ability to read and understand English
• Ability to lift and push/pull objects weighing up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to comprehend and follow written and verbal instructions
• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Will be required to join the union, upon invitation, following 90-day probationary period

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to work with minimal supervision
• Strong customer service skills
• Good verbal and interpersonal skills required
• Professional presentation, appearance and work ethic
• Ability to interact with all levels of staff including management
• Ability to work irregular hours including, evenings, weekends and holidays – Shifts vary and are dependent upon scheduled events.

Physical Demands

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. 
• Requires a large amount of walking, stair climbing, and standing to access all seating areas. 
• May be exposed to high noise levels. 
• Regularly required to use hands to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. 
• Requires work in both indoor and outdoor settings and may be subjected to adverse conditions. 

Strengthened by our Differences. United to Make a Difference

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 excellen