Maintenance/Head Houseman

2 weeks ago

St John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada Oak View Group Full time $18 - $19
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.

Overview

This position will ensure the correct set-up and dismantling of banquet and meeting rooms to meet individual guest needs, as well as performing general facility maintenance and handyman tasks to keep the Saint John Trade & Convention Centre in excellent condition.

This role pays an hourly rate of $17.50-$19.00 CAD

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

This position will remain open until December 26, 2025.

Responsibilities

The Porter/Handyman position is responsible for ensuring Banquet and Meeting rooms are set up properly according to specifications detailed on floorplans provided by the Operations Manager. The Porter works by themselves or with other team members to set up and dismantle tables, chairs, risers, staging, and removable flooring for meetings and events.

In addition, the Porter/Handyman is responsible for:

  • Checking and cleaning meeting rooms before, during, and after events.
  • Providing and replenishing water service as required.
  • Receiving, moving, and storing materials on behalf of clients.
  • Carrying a cellphone during shifts to respond promptly to client concerns about room set-up.
  • Cleaning guest and staff washrooms, ensuring supplies are replenished and areas are tidy at all times.
  • Removing garbage during and after events.

General Handyman & Maintenance Duties:

  • Perform light repairs such as fixing door handles, hinges, locks, shelving, and furniture.
  • Assist with minor plumbing tasks (unclogging drains, fixing leaks, replacing fixtures as needed).
  • Replace light bulbs, ceiling tiles, batteries, and other consumables.
  • Conduct small carpentry jobs such as assembling, repairing, or adjusting furniture, risers, and staging.
  • Support electrical needs such as running extension cords, checking outlets, and reporting larger issues.
  • Assist with painting, touch-ups, and wall/finish repairs.
  • Conduct regular facility walk-throughs to identify and report maintenance needs.
  • Support Operations Manager with event-related maintenance or special projects.

Other Considerations:   

  • The Porter/Handyman works closely with the Operations Manager, Director of Sales, and Food and Beverage Team to ensure guest needs are met in a timely manner.
Qualifications
  • Qualifications for this position include Grade 12 or equivalent, related experience.
  • The ability to work flexible and sometimes long hours based on business levels.
  • Strong organizational and communication skills are required.
  • This is a physically demanding role involving heavy lifting, manual labor, and problem-solving.
  • Previous experience in facility maintenance, event set-up, or a similar handyman role is considered an asset.
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.

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