HVAC Technician | Full-Time | Rupp Arena
Oak View Group
- Location
- Lexington, KY
- Employment
- Full Time
- Work model
- On-Site
- Level
- Mid
- Salary
- $18 – $20/hr
- H-1B history
- 1 approvals (FY2023)
Skills
About this role
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HVAC Technician | Full-Time | Rupp Arena
Location
US-KY-Lexington
Job Post Information* : Posted Date
13 hours ago (8/4/2026 9:21 AM)
Job ID
2026-33607
Location Name
Rupp Arena
Category
Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance
Type
Regular Full-Time
Location : Location
US-KY-Lexington
Job Post Information* : External Company Name
Oak View Group
Job Post Information* : External Company URL
https://www.oakviewgroup.com/
Location : Postal Code
40506
Location : Address
430 W Vine street
Job Post Information* : Post End Date
10/30/2026
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.
Position Summary
The HVAC Technician will have primary responsibility for providing daily HVAC support to the Engineering Department that involves the daily operation and maintenance of the chilled water systems, hot water, and associated systems for the Opera House and Lexington Center complex. This role pays an hourly rate of $18.00-$20.00 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 October 30, 2026.
About the Venue
Lexington is an active and thriving market, craving an active and welcoming venue for events. The heart of any thriving community is its downtown—and the excitement of events! Rupp Arena at the heart of Lexington, Kentucky, is fast becoming THE must-play venue. The 20,000-seat arena, affectionately referred to by some as "the Cathedral of College Basketball," is home to the National Champion University of Kentucky men's basketball program and has played host to some of the most talented and award-winning musicians/artists in the world, including U2, Paul McCartney, Elton John, Justin Timberlake, Kenny Chesney, Taylor Swift, and many others. Central Bank Center, attached to Rupp Arena, is the convention side of the venue. With over 99k sf of exhibition space, 24k sf each of meeting and ballroom space, 50k of hospitality space, 10k sf of flexible space, and over 2500 covered and uncovered parking spaces, CBC has hosted large conferences and events, including LexCon, Scarefest, the Home and Garden, and the Boat Shows, to name a few. Both venues are additionally joined by the Lexington Opera House in entertaining downtown Lexington. The Opera House showcases Broadway talent through collaborative bookings of Broadway shows, small venue concerts, and local arts. CommonSpirit Health Stage at Gatton Park is a 5,000-capacity outdoor venue located in the center of Lexington. Opening in 2025 From live music and stand-up comedy to unforgettable experiences set against a stunning park backdrop in the center of the city.
Responsibilities
Performs routine operation and maintenance of chilled water systems, hot water and associated systems. Performs preventative maintenance of the chilled water systems, hot water, and associated systems, including cleaning of equipment and equipment rooms. Maintains pumps and motors Routinely services air handler units. Checks and adjusts temperatures. Services, repairs, and replaces parts on cooling towers; starts up and shuts down; and turns free-hanging heaters on and off as needed. Start-up and shut down of the Opera House boilers and