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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. 

Under general supervision of the Director of Fields & Grounds, the Turf & Grounds Crew will assist in the overall field maintenance, including all playing surfaces and stadium grounds. 

This role will pay an hourly rate of $18.00

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

This position will remain open until August 14, 2026.

Snapdragon Stadium is a 35,000-seat multipurpose venue that serves as the home for San Diego State University football, San Diego Wave FC (NWSL soccer), San Diego FC (MLS), major concerts and festivals, professional sports, motorsports, international soccer, high school sports, entertainment events, and private special events.  

• Assist in the field preparation for Concerts, Events, Soccer, San Diego State Football, and other College Athletics.
• Organization and cleanliness of the grounds shop.
• Follow explicit oral and written instructions; communicate effectively with others in both oral and written form.
• Preparation for games and other stadium events.
• Field cleanup and repair following games.
• Operation of grounds equipment.
• Setup and removal of grow and rain tarps.
• Creative and innovative and sees alternatives and solutions.
• Achieve planned objectives through completing relevant tasks and focus.
• Work potential overnight field conversions & concerts

• Remain flexible and adjust to situations as they occur.
• Ability to work independently, exercising judgment and initiative.
• Ability to work effectively with people from a variety of culturally diverse backgrounds.
• Ability to perform physical tasks such as lifting and carrying heavy objects.
• Effectively work under pressure and meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to communicate with employees, co-workers, volunteers, management staff, and guests in a clear, professional, and courteous manner that fosters a positive, enthusiastic, and cooperative work environment.
• Ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays as needed. Must be available for all painting days.
• Ability to consistently adhere to the highest standards of integrity, professionalism, ethics, and confidentiality.

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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