Grounds Manager UBS Arena

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 iconic arenas, stadiums, convention centers, music festivals, performing arts centers, and cultural institutions across four continents.

We are seeking a hands‑on Grounds Manager to oversee the maintenance, landscaping, and overall appearance of the campus surrounding UBS Arena. This role manages vendor relationships, ensures compliance with facility standards, maintains budgets, and performs QA/QC inspections. The primary focus is building exterior, with additional support for interior systems as needed. The ideal candidate has experience in groundskeeping, irrigation systems, and vendor oversight, with strong project management and communication skills.

Salary: $75,000‑$85,000 per year. This position will remain open until July 31, 2026.

Health, Dental and Vision Insurance, 401(k) Savings Plan with matching, and Paid Time Off (vacation days, sick days, and 11 holidays).

UBS Arena at Belmont Park is built for music and hockey. New York's newest premier entertainment and sports venue and home of the New York Islanders, it opened in November 2021 and has welcomed top artists such as Harry Styles, Billie Eilish, Dua Lipa, John Mayer, Kendrick Lamar, and Post Malone. The venue delivers an unmatched live entertainment experience with clear sightlines and premier acoustics.

• Own vendor relationships and day‑to‑day performance for landscaping, snow removal, irrigation support, and general grounds maintenance to ensure work meets facility standards.
• Review vendor contracts and service agreements to ensure scope, pricing, and performance expectations align with operational needs.
• Develop RFPs and bid packages, solicit and evaluate proposals, and recommend vendor selections based on quality, responsiveness, and cost.
• Negotiate rates, service terms, and renewal conditions to drive best value while maintaining service quality and reliability.
• Serve as primary liaison between facility leadership and contractors to communicate priorities, coordinate access/scheduling, and drive timely completion.
• Establish expectations for service levels and quality, conduct routine check‑ins, and resolve performance issues and field conditions proactively.
• Partner with the Premium Department to identify opportunities to leverage key vendors into sponsor ships or partnerships that enhance the guest experience and deliver mutual value.
• Ensure contractors comply with all applicable safety requirements and site procedures during work execution.
• Coordinate schedules for routine maintenance and special projects to minimize disruption to facility operations and event activity.
• Plan sequencing and logistics for exterior projects, including access, timing, safety controls, and communication with internal stakeholders.
• Maintain clear documentation of scopes, schedules, progress updates, and closeout requirements to support accountability and reporting.
• Ensure continuous operational coverage for exterior services in a 24/7 facility environment, coordinating internal resources and vendor response, including after‑hours support, on‑call escalation, and real‑time issue resolution.
• Develop, manage, and report on grounds/exterior operations budgets, including vendor spend and planned maintenance projects.
• Track expenditures, review invoices against contracted scope, and recommend cost‑effective solutions without compromising safety or quality.
• Forecast seasonal and event‑driven needs (snow, storm response, high‑traffic periods) and align resources and spend accordingly.
• Lead routine exterior condition inspections and create/maintain action plans for repairs, improvements, and event readiness.
• Manage maintenance strategy and remediation planning for parking lots, sidewalks, asphalt/concrete surfaces, curbs, and potholes to maintain a…