Facility Engineer | Full-Time | Snapdragon Stadium

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.

The Facility Engineer will be responsible for the general maintenance and upkeep of the stadium while supporting live events. Areas of responsibility include HVAC plumbing electrical lighting painting fleet/vehicle maintenance elevators concrete carpentry mechanical and building systems and supporting other departments as assigned.

This role pays an hourly rate of $35.00-$39.56

Benefits for Full-Time roles: Health dental and vision insurance; 401(k) savings plan; 401(k) matching; and paid time off (vacation days sick days and 11 holidays).

This position will remain open until July 24 2026.

Opened in September 2022 Snapdragon Stadium is a 35000-seat multipurpose venue that serves as the home for San Diego State University Football (SDSU) San Diego Wave FC (NWSL Soccer) San Diego FC (MLS Soccer) major concerts and festivals professional and amateur sports motorsports international soccer entertainment events and private special events. For more info please

• Assist in all services and activities involved in the maintenance of the facility including HVAC electrical mechanical and plumbing equipment.
• Repair and rebuild various items such as motors compressors and ice machines.
• Follow the preventive maintenance program energy management program and standard operating procedures for all machinery and equipment.
• Perform repairs and maintenance tasks such as re-lamping and replacing ceiling tiles filters and belts as required.
• Record and log all work performed complete work order slips and compile all required reports in a timely and complete manner.
• Assist other Operation Department divisions to expedite event conversions as needed.
• Promote a safe working environment for all employees by following the life safety and emergency program as needed.
• Read and interpret performance charts and control panels to evaluate the efficiency of each system.
• Respond to routine precautionary and emergency alarms from building automation and life safety systems.
• Maintains walls (interior and exterior) of the entire complex including all drywall repairs sanding and repainting.
• Maintain an effective working relationship with clients employees exhibitors patrons and others encountered in the course of employment.
• Maintain inventory of paint and supplies.
• Maintain superior appearance and working condition of all MEP systems assigned to the Engineering Department.
• Proactively search for opportunities to improve the physical facility including identifying problems or deficient areas developing solutions and recommending workflow efficiencies.
• Proactively recommend opportunities to improve current facility operations protocols processes and best practices. This includes suggestions on how work is scheduled and sequenced based on facility use and non-use budget reduction and savings opportunities safety suggestions etc.
• Successfully troubleshoots unplanned challenges including assisting emergency authorities in a calm demeanor in situations.
• Oversee/Manage contractors for various projects reporting information maintaining detailed notes to advise on best practices next steps or necessary services.

• High school diploma or G.E.D. and 2-3 years of full-time experience at a facility; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Some technical support school or advanced electrical or refrigeration courses is preferred.
• Understand the methods principles and practices required for the operation and maintenance of the mechanical and electrical systems.
• Familiar with operational procedures facility capabilities industry terminology event-related services and technical requirements for the types of events anticipated at the facility.
• Knowledge in general techniques in plumbing electrical wiring and ventilating systems to be able to assist the HVAC and Electrical technicians as needed.
• Knowledge of building management system control that monitors and operates building environmental lighting and life safety systems is a plus.
• Understanding of door hardware locks key machines door closers etc.
• Possess any licenses certificates or training required by local state or national authorities for the operation of the equipment found in the facility. Be licensed and insured to operate a motor vehicle in the United States.
• Ability to read and comprehend blueprints drawings and other related materials.
• Ability to follow and adhere to all safety precautions building codes rules regulations risk management and emergency procedures.
• Ability to operate equipment such as light trucks pallet jacks forklifts scrubbing machines or other light power-driven equipment.
• Ability to operate monitoring controls and a personal computer (light use) using the 24/7 Work Order System Windows and Microsoft Office software e-mail.
• Experience with Lean Six Sigma philosophies and the 5S system is a plus.
• Follow explicit oral and written instructions; communicate effectively with others in both oral and written form.
• Knowledge and prior use of 24/7 software is a plus
• Remain flexible and adjust to situations as they occur.
• Ability to work independently exercising judgment and initiative.
• The ability to work effectively with people from a variety of culturally diverse backgrounds.
• The ability to perform physical tasks such as lifting and carrying. heavy objects
• Ability to work nights weekends and holidays as needed.
• Effectively work under pressure and meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to communicate with employees co-workers volunteers management staff and guests in a clear professional and courteous manner that fosters a positive enthusiastic and cooperative work environment.
• Ability to consistently adhere to the highest standards of integrity professionalism ethics and confidentiality.

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.