Maintenance Technician | Part-Time | Palm Springs Plaza Theatre

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 performing routine and emergency maintenance across the theatre facility. This includes plumbing electrical HVAC general repairs and assisting with upkeep of the historic infrastructure. This role reports to the Lead Maintenance Technician.

This role pays an hourly rate of $22.00-$28.00

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

This position will remain open until January 2 2026.

Our goal is to prepare this one-of-a-kind community facility for its Next Act by replacing or restoring most systems installing new seats sound and lighting adapting the structure to meet current ADA requirements and providing the theatre with modern facilities needed to provide Palm Springs and the Valley with a venue accessible and affordable for everyone. Exciting new developments include:SAVE RESTORE REOPEN

When we began this project our slogan was Help Save the Plaza Theatre but now that the restoration is in progress were focusing on the finish line and are now saying Help REOPEN the Plaza restoration project is well underway. Woodcliff Construction of Los Angeles has been working on comprehensive renovation of the historic building since March 2024. The restoration work will take approximately one year to complete allowing the Plaza Theatre to open in late 2025.

ThePlaza Theatrewill once again become a major economic driver for the City generating millions in economic activity by bringing hundreds of visitors and locals per week to the downtown to see quality entertainment. The Foundation has partnered with Oak View Group to bring diverse high-quality programming. When restored the Plaza Theatre will be the only place available for the entire community to come together and utilize it as an affordable community venue showcasing diverse programming for all people local youth organizations promoting multicultural programming in film music live theater education comedy and entertainment for all.

• Perform general building maintenance including electrical plumbing carpentry and HVAC repairs
• Inspect troubleshoot and repair equipment and systems
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and building codes
• Support event setups and breakdowns as needed
• Maintain maintenance logs and inventory of supplies
• Respond to emergency maintenance requests promptly

• 2 years of experience in building or facility maintenance
• Knowledge of basic electrical plumbing and mechanical systems
• Ability to use a variety of hand and power tools
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Ability to work flexible hours including evenings or weekends
• High school diploma or equivalent; technical certifications a plus

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 ourpeople improves ourservice and raises ourexcellence. 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.