Lead Maintenance Technician | Part-Time | Palm Springs Plaza Theatre

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 Lead Maintenance Technician oversees maintenance operations, supervises technicians, and ensures the historic theatre remains safe, functional, and visually appealing. This role coordinates scheduling, prioritizes tasks, and supports capital improvement efforts. Reports to the Operations Manager.

This role pays an hourly rate of $28.00-$34.00

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

This position will remain open until January 2, 2026.

About the Venue

Our goal is to prepare this one-of-a-kind community facility for its “Next Act” by replacing or restoring most systems, installing new seats, sound, and lighting, adapting the structure to meet current ADA requirements, and providing the theatre with modern facilities needed to provide Palm Springs and the Valley with a venue accessible and affordable for everyone. Exciting new developments include: SAVE, RESTORE, REOPEN

When we began this project, our ‘slogan’ was “Help Save the Plaza Theatre” but now that the restoration is in progress, we’re focusing on the finish line, and are now saying “Help REOPEN the Plaza Theatre.” The restoration project is well underway. Woodcliff Construction of Los Angeles has been working on comprehensive renovation of the historic building since March, 2024. The restoration work will take approximately one year to complete, allowing the Plaza Theatre to open in late 2025.

The Palm Springs Plaza Theatre will once again become a major economic driver for the City, generating millions in economic activity by bringing hundreds of visitors and locals per week to the downtown to see quality entertainment. The Foundation has partnered with Oak View Group to bring diverse high-quality programming. When restored, the Plaza Theatre will be the only place available for the entire community to come together and utilize it as an affordable community venue showcasing diverse programming for all people, local youth organizations, promoting multicultural programming in film, music, live theater, education, comedy, and entertainment for all.

Responsibilities

• Lead and assign daily tasks to the maintenance team
• Conduct facility inspections and develop maintenance schedules
• Perform complex repairs and coordinate outside contractors as needed
• Maintain logs, safety checks, and compliance with building codes
• Mentor junior staff and ensure high-quality work standards
• Assist in planning and executing long-term upgrades and renovations

Qualifications

• 4+ years of maintenance experience, including leadership roles
• Proficiency in electrical, HVAC, plumbing, and general building systems
• Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills
• Familiarity with OSHA safety standards and ADA compliance
• Technical certifications (e.g., HVAC, electrical) preferred
• High school diploma or GED required; vocational training a plus

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.