Casual Utility Worker | Part-Time | PPG Paints Arena

Oak View Group

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.


Position Summary

As a member of our conversion crew and under the direction of the department lead, this part-time Casual Utility Worker position coordinates converting the building between hockey and non-hockey events while maintaining general maintenance of the facility.

Will be required to join the union, upon invitation, following a 90-day probationary period.

This role pays an hourly rate of $20.97 (per CBA).

Benefits as per the union agreement.

This position will remain open until October 16, 2026.

About the Venue

As a leading entertainment venue, PPG Paints Arena is the regional epicenter for athletic events, concerts, and family shows in Western Pennsylvania and home to the NHL's Pittsburgh Penguins.

Responsibilities

• Handles preparations for all events, including installation and removal of the dasher board system for hockey, staging, and chairs for concerts and family shows and basketball flooring.
• Snow removal and general maintenance of areas on the outside of the facility, which involves driving a plow truck and forklift, as needed.
• General summer garden detail, including cutting grass with a mower, weeding, and trimming using a motorized trimmer.
• Repairs and maintains facility, including painting and general labor
• Implements corrective actions and solutions.
• Follows procedures for use of work order and maintenance manager systems.
• Adhere to OSHA, NFPA, and other applicable safety codes.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Ability to work irregular hours, including nights, weekends and some holidays, is required
• Ability to prioritize and to handle multiple projects simultaneously
• Will be required to join the union, upon invitation, following 90-day probationary period
• Excellent organization skills
• Good written, verbal, and interpersonal skills required; ability to interact with all levels of staff including management
• Professional presentation, appearance, and work ethic
• Valid Driver's License Preferred
• Must be available to work between the hours of 10pm and 7am-hours and days will vary based upon our event schedule and will include weekends and may include some holidays
• Position requires heavy lifting overhead, push/pull, and carry
• Requires climbing, bending, stooping, crawling
• Able to work both indoor & outdoor and is subject to adverse conditions, including temperatures below 32° F.

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.