Carpenter| Part-Time | Ryan Field at Northwestern University

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 game day Carpenter is responsible for performing carpentry maintenance repairs and event-related installations to ensure the stadium is safe functional and operationally ready for all games and special events. This position supports stadium operations by constructing installing repairing and maintaining various wooden structures fixtures and event setups. The ideal candidate is a skilled carpenter with experience working in large venues stadiums arenas or other high-traffic facilities. This role requires flexibility attention to detail and the ability to respond quickly to maintenance needs in a fast-paced live-event environment.

This role will pay an hourly rate of $65.00 - $71.00.

Benefits for Part-Time roles: 401(k) savings plan and 401(k) matching.

This position will remain open until December 31 2026.

The new Ryan Field will create a world-class home for Northwestern University Athletics and a best-in-the-nation football experience for fans and players and be a year-round asset for the community.

• Perform carpentry repairs and maintenance throughout the stadium before during and after events.
• Inspect and repair doors hardware locks partitions millwork cabinetry counters railings and seating components.
• Assist with the setup modification and dismantling of temporary event structures stages platforms barricades and displays.
• Construct repair and install event-related fixtures scenic elements and temporary structures.
• Support game day conversions and event changeovers as required.
• Perform preventative maintenance on wood metal laminate and composite building components.
• Repair damaged walls trim flooring ceilings furnishings and other facility assets.
• Install and maintain stadium signage wayfinding elements sponsor displays and branding materials.
• Coordinate with operations staff event production teams contractors and vendors to support event requirements.
• Operate hand tools power tools ladders lifts and other maintenance equipment safely.
• Respond quickly to facility-related maintenance issues that may impact guests tenants athletes performers or staff.
• Maintain work areas shops storage spaces and equipment in a clean and organized condition.
• Follow all safety procedures building regulations and stadium policies.
• Complete work orders and maintain accurate records of repairs and maintenance activities.
• Assist other facility maintenance trades during large events and emergency situations as needed.

• High school diploma or GED is required. Vocational training apprenticeship or trade certification in carpentry or construction is preferred.
• 2 years of commercial carpentry facility maintenance construction or related experience.
• Experience in stadiums arenas convention centers theaters entertainment venues hotels or large public facilities is preferred.

Licenses and Certifications

• OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification is preferred.
• Forklift aerial lift or scissor lift certification is preferred.
• CPR and First Aid certification is preferred.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of carpentry methods construction materials and repair techniques.
• Ability to read blueprints drawings schematics and construction plans.
• Proficiency in the use of hand tools power tools and woodworking equipment.
• Knowledge of safety procedures related to carpentry and construction work.
• Ability to perform quality repairs in a fast-paced event environment.
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and respond effectively to urgent requests.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

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.