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.

Overview: Under general direction from the Building Systems Manager and/or Director of Operations the Building Systems Technician performs duties associated with the maintenance and repair of the venues mechanical operating systems.

This role pays an annual salary of $55,000 CAD - $75,000 CAD.

Benefits for Full-Time roles: Health, Dental and Vision Insurance, Pension matching, and Paid Time Off (vacation days, sick days, and 11 holidays).

This position will remain open until October 31, 2025. 

Responsibilities:

• Assist with the overall daily operation and maintenance of the mechanical systems (HVAC, electrical, plumbing etc…) at the South Okanagan Events Centre, Okanagan Hockey Group Training Centre, Penticton Trade & Convention Centre and Memorial Arena
• Perform skilled and semi-skilled tasks in the maintenance of the facilities mechanical equipment
• Work from general instructions and specifications, with minimal supervision
• Operate a wide variety of equipment used in the maintenance of the facility such as high lifts, fork lifts, ladders, drills, torches, saws, grinders etc…
• Ensure assign tasks have been completed in a timely manner according to department and venue standards
• Maintain detailed records of work completed
• Receive and maintain supplies
• Maintain storage areas and equipment in designated areas in a neat and orderly manner
• Work effectively in a service oriented environment subject to frequently changing priorities
• Establish and maintain a cooperative working relationship with those contacted in the course of work: staff, contractors, facility users…
• Work a flexible schedule including early mornings, days, evenings, overnight, weekends, holidays, extended (long) work days and extended number of days
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Completion of Grade 12
• Specialized training and/or diploma in HVAC maintenance or other related venue mechanical operating system(s)
• 2–4 years’ experience in general maintenance and repair of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, carpentry and other related venue mechanical systems
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays
• Ability to function in fast-paced, constantly changing, high pressure environment
• Demonstrate attention to detail
• Familiarity of Windows based computer programs
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Familiarity with WorkSafe BC, BC Safety Authority and CSA standards and regulations as related to facilities
• Knowledge of fire and public safety regulations

Physical Demands:

While performing duties of this job, employee is required to stand, walk, climb stairs and ladders; work from heights; sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach within hands and arms; talk and hear. Employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

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.