HVAC Technician | Full Time | Bismarck Event Center

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.

HVAC Technicians perform general facility maintenance and repair tasks of average to considerable difficulty to ensure that the facility remains in a presentable operable and efficient condition. Tasks include ensuring proper working condition of HVAC electrical mechanical and plumbing systems and occasional groundskeeping and general trades tasks.

This role pays an hourly rate of $30.00 - $35.00.

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 August 7 2026.

Oak View Group is proud to provide venue management and food & beverage operations for the Bismarck Event Center the premier entertainment and convention destination in the heart of downtown Bismarck. As a trusted leader in live experience and hospitality management Oak View Group is committed to delivering exceptional guest experiences world-class service and memorable events for the community and visitors alike. The Bismarck Event Center hosts a wide variety of events each year including concerts sporting events trade shows conventions banquets and community gatherings. Featuring multiple event spaces flexible meeting rooms and a central downtown location the venue serves as a hub for entertainment business and civic engagement across the region.

• The primary focus of this HVAC Technician position will be on the facilities HVAC and plumbing systems.
• Perform skilled preventative maintenance and regular maintenance on a wide range of facility systems including but not limited to pumps motors filtering devices air conditioning and heating equipment and other mechanical devices.
• Monitor service and repair various HVAC plumbing and other utility systems throughout the facility.
• Responds to emergency requests for repair services diagnoses problems and either immediately makes repairs or calls on a supervisor for additional assistance or direction.
• Perform basic plumbing electrical painting masonry welding carpentry and other trades-related tasks.
• Schedule and monitor the facility Building Automation System (BAS).
• Make adjustments to thermostats variable air volume (VAV) boxes and other interior space controls on a regular basis to maintain a comfortable and efficiently maintained environment.
• Recommend repairs needed on equipment and facility structures by preparing and submitting time material and cost reports.
• Maintain maintenance logs inventory records and replacement schedules for equipment and supplies.
• Solicit quotes from vendors. Obtain approval for purchases or services. Orders and picks up parts and supplies.
• Provide direction to and oversee assignments to full-time and part-time Maintenance Laborers.
• Maintain storage areas and equipment in designated areas in a neat and orderly manner.
• Maintain repair log inventory record and replacement schedule for facility equipment and supplies.
• Plans work to ensure cost-effective use of labor and materials.
• Performs duties and responsibilities with a view toward department and company goals and energy conservation.
• Perform other duties as required.

• High school diploma or equivalent GED.
• Degree or certification showing the completion of a two-year program from either a trade or technical school or a community college.
• 2 years of experience in general facility maintenance construction or a related field.
• 2 years of practical experience troubleshooting repairing and maintaining HVAC and plumbing equipment and systems.
• Possession of or ability to obtain an HVAC License at the journeyman level.
• Prior experience performing basic plumbing electrical painting masonry welding carpentry and other trades-related tasks a plus.
• Experience maintaining repair logs and inventory records 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.