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Oak View Group (OVG) is the global leader in premium live entertainment infrastructure and services, with a platform spanning venue development and end-to-end capabilities across venue management, hospitality, and sponsorship sales. Founded in 2015, the company serves a collection of seven world-class owned venues and a client roster of the most iconic arenas, stadiums, convention centers, music festivals, performing arts centers, and cultural institutions, spanning four continents. 

The Operations Staff performs work as needed to clean, maintain, and prepare for events at the facility. Assists in the completion of event setup and teardown. Duties include skilled and semi-skilled tasks, which often require heavy lifting and a high degree of physical exertion.

This role pays an hourly rate of $16.90-$22.00

Benefits for Part-Time roles: 401(k) Savings Plan, 401(k) matching.

This position will remain open until October 2, 2026.

• Under general supervision, the Operations Staff is responsible for event changeovers, set up, tear down, planning, coordinating, and performing various other duties at Heart Health Park at Cal Expo
• Set up and tear down staging, risers, tables, chairs, barricades, field protection covering, and other equipment.
• Participate in the delivery of events: coordinate with event and operations departments
• Participate in work planning for facility maintenance and operations; identify and resolve problems.
• Supervise temp staff and perform event-related duties as assigned by the Operations Manager.
• Maintain, organize, and clean equipment and facilities.
• Perform various duties to ensure the day-to-day operations of the facility are met. These include but are not limited to loading/unloading delivery trucks, transporting trash and waste to the proper disposal area, and replenishing supplies.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Operations Manager.
• Occasionally work with heavy equipment and power tools.
• Perform repairs and maintenance tasks such as painting, patching, re-lamping, replacing ceiling tiles, replacing filters, etc.
• Report any defective equipment, facility damage, incorrect/improper setup of equipment, and areas of the facility requiring cleaning or maintenance in a timely manner.
• Report irregularities, safety or damage concerns, or loss of property promptly to the Operations Manager.

• Minimum two (2) years' experience in an operations position in an Arena, Convention Center, or Sports and Entertainment facility including set-up, housekeeping, event coordination or related field strongly preferred
• Must possess a valid state driver's license and a good driving record.
• Must have prior certification to operate a forklift or have the ability to get certified.
• Ability to perform general labor; continuous heavy lifting is required.
• Required to work independently and under minimal supervision.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks at one time.
• Ability to meet deadlines and function under stress.
• Ability to follow applicable safety rules and procedures. 
• Must be available to work a flexible schedule and long hours as necessary, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Must be able to work outdoors in varying weather conditions.

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 in which we operate and serve, and this is the reason we are committed to amplifying voices from all different backgrounds.

Oak View Group is committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis ("protected class") including, but not limited to veteran status, uniform service member status, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information or any other protected class under federal, state, or local law.

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