Building Services Worker | Part-Time | Greater Richmond Convention Center

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

Building Service Workers perform event set-up and tear-down, custodial/housekeeping duties, and light maintenance tasks as assigned.

Work schedules are determined by event activity on an as-needed basis.

This role will pay an hourly rate of $19.15 - $21.00

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

This position will remain open until November 27, 2026.

About the Venue

The Greater Richmond Convention Center is the largest meeting and exhibition venue in the Commonwealth of Virginia. With 178,158 square feet of contiguous exhibit space, a 30,550 square-foot Grand Ballroom, and 50,000 square feet of additional meeting/banquet space, the GRCC is well-positioned to host a variety of events, from small meetings to large trade shows and conventions. Situated along the I-95 corridor, the GRCC lies within a 500-mile radius of one half of the U.S. population. The Richmond region is an affordable market in Central Virginia with the Blue Ridge Mountains to the north, the Atlantic Ocean to the south, Washington D.C. to the east, and North Carolina to the west.

Responsibilities

• Work from general instructions and specifications
• Read and interpret paperwork regarding room set-ups
• Set rooms according to the requested layouts
• Set-up and tear down of facility equipment (i.e., chairs, tables, staging, risers, trash cans, dance floors, coat racks, table skirting, carpet, pipe & drape, plywood, etc.) for events
• Sweep, mop, scrub & wax floors; wash walls and clean windows; polish stainless steel and clean countertops; clean restrooms and replenish supplies; remove stains, clean and extract carpets; dust, polish, arrange and move furniture and equipment; remove rubbish and waste
• Clean and maintain restrooms to the highest quality of service while replenishing supplies
• Remove stains, clean and extract carpet
• Responsible for properly cleaning and maintaining a specific area of the facility. Always ensuring the area is hygienic, orderly and ready for public use
• Use hand tools or small powered equipment applicable to the work being performed
• Perform light facility maintenance tasks as assigned
• Report defective equipment, facility damage, areas of the facility requiring cleaning and incorrect or improper set-ups to supervisors in a timely manner
• Follow applicable safety rules and procedures
• Perform other duties as required

Qualifications

• High school diploma, or equivalent GED
• Must be available to work flexible hours and days including early morning, days, evenings, overnight, weekends and holidays
• Previous experience operating a wide variety of equipment, including vans, pick-up trucks, forklifts, high-lifts, floor scrubbers, and other vehicles as required
• Experience with using and maintenance of hand and power tools related to job functions is preferred
• Displays a high level of Customer Service.
• Able to work from general instructions and specifications, with minimal supervision
• Ability to perform general labor-related tasks in a safe and efficient manner
• Ability to work effectively in a service-oriented environment subject to frequently changing priorities
• Must be able to communicate clearly and concisely
• Able to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, contractors and facility users

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.