Maintenance Technician | Part-Time | Palm County Convention Center

Oak View Group is the global leader in venue development, management, and premium hospitality services for the live event industry. Offering an unmatched, 360-degree solution set for a collection of world-class owned venues and a client roster that includes the most influential, highest attended arenas, convention centers, music festivals, performing arts centers, and cultural institutions on the planet.

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for maintaining the cleanliness of all exterior areas, including the facility’s external perimeter, on a daily basis. Personnel may also be assigned to interior areas of the convention center as operational needs require and are expected to support overall facility cleanliness wherever needed. Team members may be trained to operate equipment used in the maintenance of convention facilities, including forklifts, compactors, and other related equipment.

Work hours and shifts vary based on event-related activity and operational demands.

This role pays an hourly rate of $15.00-$16.00.

401(k) Savings Plan and 401(k) matching.

This position will remain open until May 8, 2026.

The Palm Beach County Convention Center is a multi-purpose facility in West Palm Beach, Florida, managed by Oak View Group. The Center features a 100,000 square-foot exhibit hall, a 22,000 square-foot ballroom and 21,000 square feet of flexible meeting space, as well as connecting to the 400-room Hilton West Palm Beach.

• Entrances Maintenance:
  Regularly maintain exterior entrances of the convention center, including window and glass cleaning, to ensure all areas are clean, safe, and presentable. Duties include sweeping, washing, and removing debris.
• Debris Removal:
  Proactively remove litter, palm fronds, and other debris from all exterior areas, including entrances, roadways, driveways, surface lots, dock areas, campus exterior walls, and landscaped spaces.
• Pressure Washing:
  Operate pressure-washing equipment to clean walkways, outdoor seating areas, and other exterior surfaces as needed.
• Outdoor Event Area Maintenance:
  Assist with the upkeep of outdoor event areas, ensuring they are clean, organized, and event-ready.
• General Upkeep:
  Perform routine inspections of facility areas and report maintenance or safety concerns to a supervisor in a timely manner.
• Team
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Work closely with housekeeping, maintenance staff, and event coordinators to ensure all facility areas—both interior and exterior—are prepared for events and daily operations.
• Training & Equipment Use:
  Participate in training for the safe operation of maintenance carts, lifts, ladders, and other equipment as required.
• Additional Duties:
  Employees may be assigned to perform housekeeping or maintenance tasks inside the convention center as operational needs require. Job responsibilities are not limited to a single area and may change based on event schedules and facility demands.

• Previous experience in maintenance or landscaping is preferred but not required.
• Ability to operate pressure washing equipment and other maintenance tools safely.
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining high cleanliness standards.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Physical stamina to perform manual tasks and lift up to 50 lbs.
• Flexible schedule to accommodate varying event needs.

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.

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.