Electrician | Part-Time | Ryan Field at Northwestern University

Oak View Group

Evanston, ILOn-sitePart time
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Pay
$65 to $71
an hour
Location
Evanston, IL
Work style
On-site
Job type
Part time
Posted
Oct 19
13 days ago
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Oak View Group

Entertainment · 5,001 to 10,000 employees

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.

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What you'll do

  • Inspect, operate, and monitor stadium electrical systems before, during, and after events
  • Support game day operations by ensuring proper functionality of lighting, broadcast power, boards, and sound systems
  • Troubleshoot and repair electrical issues during events
  • Perform preventative maintenance on electrical equipment and systems
  • Assist with setup and teardown of temporary event power requirements
  • Monitor generators, transfer switches, UPS systems, and emergency power equipment
  • Coordinate with operations, production, broadcast teams, vendors, and contractors
  • Maintain accurate maintenance and repair records

What you need

  • High school diploma or GED required.Technical school training or apprenticeship in electrical systems is preferred.
  • 2+ years of commercial, industrial, or facility electrical experience preferred.
  • Experience in sports venues, arenas, stadiums, entertainment facilities, or large public venues is preferred.
  • State Electrician Certification or Journeyman Electrician License preferred.
  • OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification preferred.
  • CPR and First Aid certification is preferred. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
  • Knowledge of commercial and industrial electrical systems.
  • Ability to read and interpret electrical diagrams, blueprints, and schematics.
  • Experience with power distribution systems, lighting controls, generators, and emergency power systems.
  • Knowledge of electrical safety procedures and lockout/tagout practices.
  • Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to remain calm and make effective decisions in a fast-paced event environment.
  • Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
  • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
  • Education: a high school diploma or a professional certificate

Key skills

Electrical diagramsPower distribution systemsLighting controlsGeneratorsEmergency power systemsElectrical safety proceduresLockout/tagout practicesTroubleshootingProblem-solvingCommunicationTeamwork

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Perks

  • 401(k) savings plan
  • 401(k) matching

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Electrician | Part-Time | Ryan Field at Northwestern University Location US-IL-Evanston Job Post Information* : Posted Date 2 weeks ago (10/19/2026 3:53 PM) Job ID 2026-35553 Location Name Ryan Field at Northwestern University Category Operations Type Regular Part-Time Location : Location US-IL-Evanston Job Post Information* : External Company Name Oak View Group Job Post Information* : External Company URL https://www.oakviewgroup.com/ Location : Postal Code 60208 Location : Address 1501 Central Street Job Post Information* : Post End Date 12/31/2026 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. Overview The game day Electrician is responsible for supporting all electrical systems and equipment during stadium events, including professional sporting events, concerts, and special events. This position ensures the safe, reliable, and uninterrupted operation of power distribution systems, lighting, scoreboards, video boards, broadcast systems, concessions, and event-related electrical equipment. The Electrician responds quickly to electrical issues and works closely with stadium operations staff to maintain a safe and exceptional guest experience. 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. Responsibilities Inspect, operate, and monitor stadium electrical systems before, during, and after events. Support game day operations by ensuring proper functionality of field lighting, concourse lighting, broadcast power, scoreboards, video boards, ribbon boards, and sound systems. Troubleshoot and repair electrical issues as they arise during events. Perform preventative maintenance on electrical equipment and systems. Assist with setup and teardown of temporary event power requirements. Monitor generators, transfer switches, UPS systems, and emergency power equipment. Coordinate with facility operations, event production, broadcast teams, vendors, and contractors regarding electrical needs. Ensure compliance with applicable electrical codes, safety regulations, and stadium policies. Maintain accurate maintenance and repair records. Respond to emergency calls and equipment failures in a timely manner. Assist with testing and maintenance of life-safety systems and emergency lighting equipment. Support special events, concerts, festivals, and non-sporting events held at the stadium. Maintain a clean and organized work area, tools, and equipment. Qualifications High school diploma or GED required. Technical school training or apprenticeship in electrical systems is preferred. 2+ years of commercial, industrial, or facility electrical experience preferred. Experience in sports venues, arenas, stadiums, entertainment facilities, or large public venues is preferred. State Electrician Certification or Journeyman Electrician License preferred. OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification preferred. CPR and First Aid certification is preferred. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Knowledge of commercial and industrial electrical systems. Ability to read and interpret electrical diagrams, blueprints, and schematics. Experience with power distribution systems, lighting controls, generators, and emergency power systems. Knowledge of electrical safety procedures and lockout/tagout practices. Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills. Ability to remain calm and make effective decisions in a fast-paced event environment. Excellent communication and teamwork skills. Ability to work independently with minimal supervision. 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 our people , improves our service , and raises our excellence . 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. Options Apply Now Apply Share this job with your Network. Email this job to a friend. Refer this job to a friend. We apologize for the inconvenience. The "Share" function is not working properly at this time. Please refresh the page and try again later. We appreciate your excitement about this opening! Share on Social Media! Application FAQs Software Powered by ICIMS www.icims.com

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