Conversions Crew | Part-Time | University of Houston Athletics
About this role
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
Under direct supervision from the Conversions Manager, this Conversions Crew position will perform oversight of daily operations of assigned set-up/teardowns and provide operational coverage for all scheduled events. The Conversions Crew duties also include assisting other departments as needed and the maintenance and proper use of all operational equipment within and around the University of Houston campus.
This role pays an hourly rate of $11.00.
Benefits for Part-Time Roles: 401(k) Savings Plan, 401(k) matching.
This position will remain open until December 31, 2026.
About the Venue
This position will support the University of Houston Athletics Department’s goal of providing operational excellence through consistent, cost-effective, and reliable service. This position performs work that involves setup, teardown, and support of all associated areas defined by the Athletics Department.
Responsibilities
- Set/strike equipment (bike racks, barricades, tables, chairs, staging/risers, pipe & drape, etc.) according to predetermined floor plans for events in an efficient, timely, accurate, and professional manner
- Set/strike to include the manual movement of equipment throughout the campus from storage areas to event spaces and back to storage
- Review weekly work assignments with the Conversions Manager
- Provide excellent customer service assistance to internal and external clients
- Perform customary housekeeping/janitorial duties when necessary
- Work with preventative maintenance plans created by the Conversions Manager to maintain cleanliness, appearance, and safety
- Work from general instructions and specifications
- Read and interpret paperwork regarding event specifications
- Complete assigned duties and safely operate a wide variety of equipment, including forklifts, high lifts, vacuums, pressure washers, and other vehicles as required
- Work a flexible schedule including early mornings, days, evenings, overnight, weekends, holidays, extended (long) workdays, and extended numbers of days
- Report defective equipment, facility damage, areas of the campus requiring cleaning, and incorrect or improper setups to supervisors in a timely manner
Qualifications
- Proper use and maintenance of hand and power tools related to job functions
- Applicable safety rules and procedures
- Strong customer service skills
- Ability to work from general instructions and specifications, with minimal to no supervision
- Must be able to work effectively in a service-oriented environment subject to frequently changing priorities
- Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing
- Must be able to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, contractors, vendors, and facility users
- Ability to work various workdays and hours to meet business needs, including early/late hours, long days, weekends, and holidays. Must be reliable and punctual
- Ability to understanding deatiled instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form
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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