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.
Position Summary
The Electrician supports the operation maintenance and installation of electrical systems throughout the arena and campus. Responsibilities include event power distribution preventative maintenance troubleshooting repairs and support of capital and operational projects.
As a live entertainment venue operating year-round this role supports concerts sporting events and building operations while ensuring electrical infrastructure remains reliable and operational.
This role pays an hourly rate of $64.25 (per CBA).
Benefits as per the union agreement.
This position will remain open until June 26 2026.
About the Venue
UBS Arena at Belmont Park is a world-class venue developed in partnership with Oak View Group the New York Islanders and Sterling Project Development. Hosting over 150 major events annually UBS Arena opened during the 202122 NHL season. This $1.5 billion project brings significant economic growth including major infrastructure improvements 10000 construction jobs and 3000 permanent roles 30 percent of which are reserved for local residents. The arena blends classic New York architecture with modern technology set against the historic backdrop of Belmont Park.
Responsibilities
Event Operations:
- Install and remove temporary feeder cables from arena electrical distribution panels.
- Provide power distribution for concerts sporting events and special events.
- Support Back of House dressing room and catering power distribution.
- Install outdoor event feeder cables and temporary power.
- Activate concourse power for bars merchandise locations and sponsor activations.
- Coordinate with touring electricians and production teams during load-ins and load-outs.
Building Operations & Maintenance:
- Perform preventative maintenance on electrical distribution systems panels transformers and lighting.
- Troubleshoot and repair electrical systems supporting HVAC equipment motors pumps elevators and building systems.
- Maintain interior and exterior lighting throughout the arena plaza and parking areas.
- Respond to service calls and electrical issues throughout the building.
Project Work:
- Support electrical installation for capital improvement projects and operational upgrades.
- Install circuits panels and electrical infrastructure for new spaces equipment and tenant improvements.
- Assist with equipment replacements including motors drives and electrical components.
- Support campus initiatives such as EV charging installations and infrastructure upgrades.
- Work alongside contractors during project execution while assisting with in-house electrical work when feasible.
Qualifications
- Journeyman Electrician certification.
- Experience with commercial electrical systems; experience in large venues or event environments preferred.
- Ability to install and manage temporary power distribution systems.
- Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings and schematics.
- Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work nights weekends and events as required.
- Ability to work collaboratively with engineers other trades contractors and event production teams.
Strengthened by our Differences. United to Make a Difference
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.
Equal Opportunity Employer
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.
Oak View GroupOak 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...
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.
Position Summary
The Electrician supports the operation maintenance and installation of electrical systems throughout the arena and campus. Responsibilities include event power distribution preventative maintenance troubleshooting repairs and support of capital and operational projects.
As a live entertainment venue operating year-round this role supports concerts sporting events and building operations while ensuring electrical infrastructure remains reliable and operational.
This role pays an hourly rate of $64.25 (per CBA).
Benefits as per the union agreement.
This position will remain open until June 26 2026.
About the Venue
UBS Arena at Belmont Park is a world-class venue developed in partnership with Oak View Group the New York Islanders and Sterling Project Development. Hosting over 150 major events annually UBS Arena opened during the 202122 NHL season. This $1.5 billion project brings significant economic growth including major infrastructure improvements 10000 construction jobs and 3000 permanent roles 30 percent of which are reserved for local residents. The arena blends classic New York architecture with modern technology set against the historic backdrop of Belmont Park.
Responsibilities
Event Operations:
- Install and remove temporary feeder cables from arena electrical distribution panels.
- Provide power distribution for concerts sporting events and special events.
- Support Back of House dressing room and catering power distribution.
- Install outdoor event feeder cables and temporary power.
- Activate concourse power for bars merchandise locations and sponsor activations.
- Coordinate with touring electricians and production teams during load-ins and load-outs.
Building Operations & Maintenance:
- Perform preventative maintenance on electrical distribution systems panels transformers and lighting.
- Troubleshoot and repair electrical systems supporting HVAC equipment motors pumps elevators and building systems.
- Maintain interior and exterior lighting throughout the arena plaza and parking areas.
- Respond to service calls and electrical issues throughout the building.
Project Work:
- Support electrical installation for capital improvement projects and operational upgrades.
- Install circuits panels and electrical infrastructure for new spaces equipment and tenant improvements.
- Assist with equipment replacements including motors drives and electrical components.
- Support campus initiatives such as EV charging installations and infrastructure upgrades.
- Work alongside contractors during project execution while assisting with in-house electrical work when feasible.
Qualifications
- Journeyman Electrician certification.
- Experience with commercial electrical systems; experience in large venues or event environments preferred.
- Ability to install and manage temporary power distribution systems.
- Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings and schematics.
- Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work nights weekends and events as required.
- Ability to work collaboratively with engineers other trades contractors and event production teams.
Strengthened by our Differences. United to Make a Difference
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.
Equal Opportunity Employer
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.
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