Laborer | Part-Time | UBS Arena - Elmont, New York, United States

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 m ...

Job description

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 Laborer will be operating and converting the arena from event to event.

This role will pay an hourly rate of $19.00 (per CBA).

Benefits as per the union agreement.

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

About the Venue

UBS Arena at Belmont Park is made for music and built for hockey. New York's newest premier entertainment and sports venue and home of the New York Islanders is developed in partnership with Oak View Group, the New York Islanders, and Jeff Wilpon. The state of the art arena opened in November 2021 and has welcomed numerous top artists including Harry Styles, Sebastian Maniscalco, Billie Eilish, Dua Lipa, TWICE, Eagles, John Mayer, Kendrick Lamar and Post Malone. The venue delivers an unmatched live entertainment experience for guests including clear sightlines and premier acoustics.

UBS Arena is at the forefront of sustainability, being awarded LEED Green Building Certification in January 2023. The venue also achieved carbon neutrality for operations in Fall 2022 which made it the first arena to do so on the eastern United States seaboard. 

Responsibilities

• Ability to work required shift(s) any day of the week.
• Lift heavy weights, stand and move on your feet for long periods of time
• Follow directions and complete assigned tasks in a timely manner.
• The individual must possess the following knowledge, skills and abilities and be able to explain and demonstrate that he or she can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, using some other combination of skills and abilities.
• Perform a variety of duties, often changing from one task or another, without the loss of efficiency of composure.
• Follow all operating policies and procedures at all times.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school Diploma or equivalent required.
• Job related training or experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities preferred.
• Reliable, punctual, and regular in attendance with good communication skills.
• Conversion or change-over experience required.
• Must have the ability to read and write in a working environment.
• Ability to perform in crisis and to work under pressure without the loss of composure.
• Ability to sit, walk, stand, lift up to 75lbs, reach, pull, push, grasp, and drag.
• Ability to maintain patron, employee, and company confidentiality.
• Must have reliable transportation to and from UBS Arena for scheduled shifts.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands:

• Must have the ability to stand in the same spot for an extended period of time
• Must be courteous and polite
• Must be knowledgeable about building and events.
• Must have a desire to work events, nights and weekends

Work Environment:

• The duties of this position are performed primarily indoors.
• The noise level in the work environment will range from moderate to loud.
• Must uphold and maintain a customer friendly environment.
• Tasks are performed with moderate supervision.
• Walking and standing occurs 90% of the time (4-6 hours per shift)
• Ability to lift 75 or more pounds
• Employees may be scheduled to work positions located outside
• Employees may be scheduled to work until 12:00am or later
• Employee should use precautions and follow safety guidelines

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.