Lead Facility Worker| XL Center

Oak View Group

Oak View Group (OVG) is the world’s leading arena development, management, and hospitality company founded in 2015 by Tim Leiweke and Irving Azoff to disrupt business as usual. As the largest developer of sports and entertainment facilities in the world, OVG prioritizes the way we do business focusing on making long-term investments in our people and our planet. We focus on building a diverse workforce and cultivating an inclusive workplace. Each day our team members around the world and throughout our local communities work together to provide the greatest experience to our fans and partners.

 

We celebrate and support a strong, transparent, authentic and inclusive culture focused around four core values:  

• We treat each other fairly and with respect.
• We act with integrity.
• We have an entrepreneurial spirit.
• We give back to our global community.

 

More information at OakViewGroup.com, and follow OVG on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn. 

Overview

Under general supervision of Operations Management, the Lead Facility Worker is responsible for ensuring set-up and tear downs for events are completed according to specifications in a safe and timely manner. Responsible for the basic maintenance and upkeep of both the building and property, the Lead Facility Worker must also assist in the oversight of all tasks assigned to Facility Workers.

 

This role will pay a starting wage of $24.86/hour and move up to $26.13 after the 90-day probationary period. Rate increases determined by AFSCME contract. 

 

For FT roles: Benefits: Health, Dental and Vision insurance, 401(k) savings plan, 401(k) matching, and paid time off (vacation days, sick days, and 11 holidays).

 

job expires 3/31/2024

About the Venue

The XL Center 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 five-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.

 

The XL Center is also home to the AHL’s Hartford Wolf Pack, the primary developmental affiliate of the New York Rangers.

 

The XL Center 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.

 

The XL Center will continue to be the center of sports and entertainment for Hartford and the State of Connecticut for years to come.

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, as needed
• Must be able to give/take both verbal and written direction
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs. on a frequent basis
• Ability to stand on feet for up to 8 hours at a time
• Ability to kneel, stoop, climb stairs, and reach/lift above head in conjunction with conversion tasks
• Ability to safely and efficiently operate hand and power 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
• Use computer systems for facility maintenance upkeep
• All other tasks assigned by Supervisor

Qualifications

• Prior conversion or event experience, preferred
• Prior landscaping or snow removal experience, preferred
• Prior lead/supervisory role, preferred
• OSHA 10 certification, preferred
• Prior forklift training, preferred
• Prior ride-on scrubber training, preferred
• Basic carpentry and drywall knowledge, preferred
• Basic knowledge of computer skills

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 excellence. Our success is rooted in creating environments that reflect and celebrate the diverse communities