Operations Staff | Part-Time | Thief River Falls Complex

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.

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

The Operations Staff team member is responsible for helping with the setup/clean-up of events as well as maintenance and upkeep of the venue. Under the direction of the Operations Manager, this position prepares the arena for events, including arranging chairs and tables, athletic floors, and monitors and troubleshoots during the event to respond to malfunctions and other needs.

This role pays an hourly rate of $14.00-$16.00

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

This position will remain open until November 6, 2026.

About The Venue

The Thief River Falls Complex is a multi-venue complex in Thief River Falls, Minnesota. The complex includes the Ralph Engelstad Arena, the Huck Olson Memorial Civic Center, the Multi Events Center, and the Thief River Falls Tourist Park.

Responsibilities

• Daily maintenance of the building and equipment.
• Assist with yearly ice removal and installation.
• Supports with building overall maintenance.
• Assist with maintaining all hockey-related areas.
• Cleaning locker rooms, emptying trash, sweeping floors, mopping floors, and all other jobs assigned.
• Perform general labor, including removal of dasher advertising, removing glass, setting of tables and chairs, building stages, setting pipe and drape, detailed cleaning, exterior maintenance, snow removal, painting, etc.
• Able to assist with mowing, weed eating and other duties as assigned at the MEC and Tourist Park
• Complete end-of-shift duties when scheduled.
• Work a flexible schedule based on events, including nights, weekends, and holidays when needed
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

• Previous experience with facilities maintenance is preferred.
• High school diploma or GED is preferred.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule based on events, including long hours, nights, weekends, and holidays as needed.
• Ability to follow basic instructions and directions.
• Ability to lift heavy objects frequently.
• Familiarity with ice operations such as ice removal or ice installation is a plus.

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, 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.

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