Oak View Group

Oak View Group is a sports and entertainment company engaged in a wide variety of activities, including arena development, facility management, arena and stadium alliance, sponsorships and partnerships, security services, publications, conferences, and consulting. The company, privately held, is headquartered in Los Angeles, California with offices throughout the world.

Overview

Under the supervision of the Director of Operations, this position manages and coordinates the day-to-day operations of the facility (arena and exhibition hall/meeting rooms), including engineering, maintenance, set-up / changeovers, custodial/housekeeping and grounds keeping. Provides overall administrative planning, direction, and policies to operating managers maintaining the highest quality service program to ensure client satisfaction. Assists in the development and management of annual Operations Department budget and Capital Project planning / execution. Provides overall department management assistance to the Director of Operations.

Responsibilities

• Oversees daily operation and maintenance of the facility and all systems. This includes HVAC, sound, lighting, fire protection, life safety, workplace safety, communications, video boards, etc.
• Schedules and oversees Changeover Supervisors, Building Mechanics, Building Services staff, etc.
• Provide support and management oversite of Custodial services including daily cleaning, pre-event, event and post-event cleaning, day-to-day operations
• Manage preventative maintenance program for all facility assets by tracking, logging, scheduling, monitoring all facets to extend life of equipment and systems additionally provide hands on assistance to maintenance staff as necessary to complete necessary duties.
• Oversee the administration of all part time staff: Hire, train, evaluate, and motivate
• Provide support and management oversite of the Operations department: event set-up and tear-down, i.e. basketball floor, stage risers, chairs, signs, etc.
• Assists in negotiation and administration of contracts with outside vendors including pest control, scoreboard systems, seasonal landscaping, etc

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s/Technical degree from an accredited college/university/school preferred
• Minimum of three (3) years’ experience in facility operations management
• Must show demonstrated knowledge of physical plant management, supervisory skills and experience in work crew supervision in facility operations
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule including, early mornings, evenings, weekends, holidays and extended number of consecutive days
• Self-motivated with excellent organizational skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in the English language
• Possession of or ability to obtain a valid CPR certificate
• Possession of or ability to obtain a valid state driver’s license
• Possession of or ability to obtain a valid forklift license
• Knowledge of budget preparation and control
• Knowledge of OSHA requirements

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.

Vaccination Statement

We are committed to ensuring all our buildings and office locations are the safest in the world for artists, teams, employees, and fans. Based on recent encouraging trends in the U.S. and Canada. We highly encourage our employees to continue to get vaccinate and boosted against COVID-19. Should circumstances change, we may need to reinstate vaccination requirements, in whole or in part, to safeguard the health of our employees, guests, performers, athletes, and partners.

EEO

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.