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TITLE: Maintenance (Custodial & Event Cleanup Staff)

POSITION TYPE: Part Time, Non-Exempt

COMPANY: Sharks Sports and Entertainment, LLC

LOCATION: SAP Center and Tech CU Arena - San Jose, CA

REPORTS TO: Sr. Manager of Building Services

POSTING DATED: July 2026

Pay Range: $23.13/hour (SEIU Local 1877- Salary Schedule)

Position Overview

This position is primarily a janitorial and event cleanup role responsible for cleaning and maintaining SAP Center, Tech CU Arena, and other Sharks Sports & Entertainment locations before, during, and after events. Duties include restroom cleaning, trash and recycling removal, sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, and post-event cleanup to ensure all venues remain clean, safe, and guest-ready.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for interior facility maintenance, including, but not limited to, sweeping, vacuuming, mopping, dusting, and surface cleaning throughout the facilities during and after events

• Monitor and maintain cleanliness of all areas throughout the event, including restrooms, concourses, and seating areas.
• Provide on-site maintenance support during events, promptly addressing issues such as spills.

• Remove waste trash and recyclables and dispose in proper locations
• Service, clean, and supply restrooms as assigned
• Establish and maintain effective communication and working relationships with clients, co-workers, shift leads, supervisors, managers, etc.
• Participate in the teardown and clean-up of event spaces, including removal of trash, cleaning surfaces, disassembly of tables and chairs, and returning spaces to their standard layout

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must be 18 years or older.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays, as required by event schedules.
• Ability to process information in an organized and efficient manner
• Ability to think and react quickly in any situation
• Perform other job-related duties and responsibilities as assigned to support facility operations and event needs.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to sit, stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, bend, and climb for extended periods of time, with or without reasonable accommodation
• Ability to bend at the waist, reach overhead, and lift, carry, push, and pull up to 25 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Ability to navigate stairs, ramps, catwalks, and various levels of SSE facilities during normal work hours and events with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Ability to perform repetitive physical tasks for extended periods of time in both indoor and outdoor environments with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Ability to work in varying environmental conditions, including exposure to heat, cold, wind, and inclement weather while performing outdoor duties, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Ability to work in areas with varying lighting conditions, including dimly lit, flashing, theatrical, and event-production lighting environments, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Ability to work in environments with elevated noise levels, including during concerts, sporting events, and other live entertainment events, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Ability to safely work around large crowds and high-traffic public areas before, during, and after events with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Ability to perform tasks that may involve working at heights using ladders, catwalks, platforms, or elevated work areas with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Ability to work around cleaning chemicals, equipment, and other facility maintenance materials in accordance with safety guidelines, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• What We Offer
• Competitive compensation
• 401K (pre-tax and Roth options) after meeting hour requirements
• Employee referral bonus program
• Employee recognition program
• Complimentary or discounted sports and event tickets
• Discount in the Sharks Pro Shop
• Food and beverage discounts when working (excluding alcohol)
• Spot Pet Insurance
• Give Virtual Care (GVC)
• Complimentary Barracuda tickets
• Complimentary ice skating at Sharks Ice (San Jose, Fremont, and Oakland)
• Discount on various hockey programs at Sharks Ice
• Fun work environment
• An inclusive culture that values diversity of background and a passion to improve our SSE's commitment to change with impact on our community and industry

This position is not eligible for U.S. work authorization sponsorship.

No relocation assistance provided.

Summary:

Born in 1991, Sharks Sports and Entertainment ("SSE") has grown into a multi-faceted organization that includes the SAP Center, the NHL San Jose Sharks, the AHL San Jose Barracuda, the Tech CU Arena, three Sharks Ice facilities, and the non-profit Sharks Foundation. Additionally, we are growing our organization through expansion in the Bay Area and surrounding communities in Northern California.

We work and play in the Bay Area, and are deeply influenced by the technology, innovation, diversity, and commitment to excellence that surrounds us. Our culture is transforming to reflect those values, with an eye towards a pioneering, forward-thinking, and inclusive environment in sports and entertainment.

We live, work, and innovate by a set of Pioneering Principles:

T - Team success is more important than individual success

E - Exceptional experience is non-negotiable in everything we do

A - Appreciate others for their diversity and opinions

M - More risk leads to more rewards and expands our comfort zones

T - Trust that all teammates have the best intentions

E - Empower all teammates to make informed decisions

A - Always say what you really mean and do what you say

L - Lead by showing the respect to others you expect from them

We strive to unite people through a shared love of ice sports, entertainment, and our hometown. We are #TealTogether.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging

Here at Team Teal, we recognize and celebrate that individuals come with a wealth of experience and talent well beyond any list of required skills and qualifications - in fact, we believe diversity of backgrounds and skills, combined with passion, are the most important keys to meaningful innovation and excellence. Therefore, we encourage people from all backgrounds to apply to our positions. Please let us know if you require accommodations during the interview process.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Sharks Sports and Entertainment is an equal opportunity employer. We accept our responsibility to make employment decisions without regard to race, religious creed, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, marital status, medical condition as defined by state law (genetic characteristics or cancer), physical or mental disability, military service or veterans' status, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, genetic information, or any other classification protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws and ordinances.

Notice to Recruiters and Agencies

SSE recruits candidates directly, rather than through third-party recruiters or agencies. Under no circumstances will SSE pay a fee for candidates submitted or presented without a signed recruiting agreement in place between SSE and the recruiter or agency prior to the submittal; any submittal must be for requisition specifically and individually assigned in writing by SSE's HR department. In the case of candidate(s) submitted or presented to SSE by a recruiter or agency without a signed agreement AND written assignment by SSE Human Resources, SSE explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) with no financial obligation to the recruiter or agency.