Fire Watch Specialist |Part-Time| Chesapeake Insurance Arena; UMBC

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 seven world-class owned venues and a client roster of iconic arenas, stadiums, convention centers, music festivals, performing arts centers, and cultural institutions across four continents.

The Fire Watch Specialist is a specialized safety role responsible for continuously monitoring fire alarm control panels and life safety systems. This position ensures immediate hazard detection, rapid emergency response, and building compliance during events, routine maintenance, and system malfunctions.

Pay: an hourly rate of $40.00

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

This position will remain open until August 28, 2026.

Chesapeake Employers Insurance Arena is located on the campus of the University of Maryland, Baltimore County. The 5,000-seat arena is the home to the UMBC Retriever men’s and women’s basketball teams and women’s volleyball. The multipurpose venue is managed by OVG and hosts a variety of events, including concerts, commencements, family shows, community events, consumer shows, featured speakers, and banquets.

• Continuously monitor the fire alarm control panel to identify active alarms, system troubles, or malfunctions.
• Conduct scheduled patrols of the assigned facility or occupied areas every 60 minutes to check for smoke, heat, or hazards.
• Immediately contact Campus PD & 911, activate building alarms, and assist with safe evacuations if an emergency occurs.
• Ensure all egress routes, exit doors, and stairwells remain free of obstructions.
• Pull history reports from the fire panel, perform system checks, and record incidents in a fire watch log when necessary.
• Verify that fire extinguishers, sprinkler systems, and pull stations are operational and accessible.
• Be familiar with the following documentation:
  Baltimore County Fire Department SOPs, UMBC Campus Police SOPs, UMBC Campus Fire Marshal SOPs, Chesapeake Employers Insurance Arena Emergency SOPs.

• High School Diploma or GED;
  Firefighter Training (FFI MFRI) and Emergency Medical First Responder Certificate.
• Preferred: 2-3+ years of previous experience in a Fire Watch position.
• Familiarity with fire alarm systems, annunciator panels, and basic fire suppression equipment.
• Ability to stand, walk, or sit for extended periods while remaining alert and focused.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to remain calm and decisive under pressure.
• Good communication and teamwork abilities.
• Punctual and reliable attendance.

At OVG, we believe that inclusivity drives innovation, strengthens our people, improves our service, and raises our excellence. 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.