Maintenance Worker | Part-Time | Moody Center

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

The Maintenance Worker will perform a variety of skilled and unskilled activities involved in the operation and maintenance of the facility’s general operations.  

This role will pay an hourly rate of $22 to $24.

Benefits for PT roles: 401(k) savings plan and 401(k) matching.

EVERGREEN ROLE: Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis; there is no application deadline.

About the Venue

At Moody Center in Austin, Texas, we are building a championship organization that serves our fans, community, and business partners through world-class sports, entertainment, and experiences. We believe our employees are our greatest assets.  We strive to create a culture that empowers and inspires our employees to go above and beyond for our clients, patrons and community. We are looking for individuals who will embody our values of authenticity, transparency, hospitality, compassion, inclusivity, and excellence.

Moody Center is Austin’s new arena that gave the “Live Music Capital of the World” the world-class arena it deserves.  Moody Center is a premiere 15,000+ seat venue that hosts the biggest artists and acts on the planet. Designed specifically for concerts, the new arena is home to The University of Texas Women’s and Men’s basketball games, family shows, and other sporting and community events. Moody Center is the first of its kind in the industry with an unrivaled partnership between Oak View Group, Live Nation/C3 Presents, The University of Texas at Austin, and Minister of Culture, Matthew McConaughey. Moody Center has been recently named the Arena of the Year by Pollstar and by the Academy of Country Music. 

Responsibilities

• Maintain and make repairs to the venue as assigned.  

• Complete work orders in a well-established preventative maintenance system for the facility and all equipment. 

• Record and log all work performed, complete work order slips and compile all required reports in a timely and complete manner. 

• Maintain walls (interior and exterior) of entire complex including all drywall repairs, sanding, and repainting. 

• Maintain an effective working relationship with clients, employees, exhibitors, patrons and others encountered in the course of employment. 

• Work a flexible schedule, including early mornings, days, evenings, holidays, extended (long) workdays for an extended number of days as needed. 

• Frequent bending, carrying, moving, climbing, working from various heights, lifting 50+ pounds, sitting, exposure to moderate to loud noises, extensive walking through the building. 

Qualifications

• High school diploma or G.E.D. and one (1) year full-time experience at a facility; or equivalent combination of education and experience.   

• Knowledge of and ability to use power tools and hand tools.   

• Must hold a valid Driver’s License.  

• Understand the methods, principles and practices required for the operation and maintenance of the mechanical and electrical systems.   

• Familiar with maintenance operational procedures, facility capabilities, industry terminology, event-related services and technical requirements for the types of events anticipated at the facility is preferred.  

• Understanding of door hardware, locks, key machine, door closers, etc. 

• Possess any licenses, certificates or training required by local, state or national authorities for the operation of the equipment found in the facility. 

• Ability to read and comprehend blueprints, drawings and other related materials. 

• Ability to follow and adhere to all safety precautions, building codes, rules, regulations, risk management and emergency procedures. 

• Ability to operate equipment such as light trucks, pallet jacks, forklifts, scrubbing machines or other light power-driven equipment. 

• Ability to operate monitoring controls and a personal computer (light use) using 24/7 Work Order System Windows and Microsoft Office software E-mail. 

• Ability to follow oral and written instructions and communicate effectively with others in both oral and written form. 

• Experience in stadiums, arenas, and/or convention centers is preferred.  

Working Conditions: 

• Must be able to work a flexible schedule inclusive of weekends, nights and holidays required 

• Must be willing to work outdoors in various weather conditions  

• Minimal Travel (<10% travel): May be required to travel. Trips may require air travel and/or overnight stay away from home for one or more nights. 

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

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.