Part-Time

General Maintenance Technician

Updated on 9/10/2026

Vinik Sports Group

Vinik Sports Group

201-500 employees

Manages NHL team and arena operations

No salary listed

Tampa, FL, USA

In Person

Category
General Maintenance & Repair (1)

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Requirements
  • Must be at least 18 years old and have a high school diploma or GED.
  • Must have at least three years of experience in the general maintenance field.
  • Must have some knowledge of skilled trades.
  • Must be able to use job-related tools.
  • Must be able to identify problems and determine remedies.
  • Must be able to work independently and in team-oriented environments.
  • Must have attention to detail and organizational skills.
  • Must be a creative and proactive problem solver.
  • Must have written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
  • Must have knowledge of state and local codes.
  • Must have a valid Florida driver's license and a clean driving record.
  • Must be able to lift, carry, or move up to 50 pounds.
  • Must be able to work extended hours, including late nights, holidays, and weekends, as needed.
  • Must be able to work in hot and cold indoor and outdoor temperatures and move throughout the arena with minimal accommodations.
  • Must be able to stand for long periods, walk long distances, and climb stairs.
  • Must be able to work around special effects such as haze, strobe lights, and lasers.
  • Must be able to walk up to 0.5 miles to and from designated employee parking areas in varying weather and during high-traffic event times.
Responsibilities
  • Inspect and identify equipment or machines that need repair.
  • Troubleshoot issues to determine necessary repairs.
  • Plan repair work using building blueprints or equipment manuals as needed.
  • Perform general repairs that do not require a specialized technician, including drywall repair, painting, and repairing doors and other building fixtures.
  • Perform routine inspections and maintenance on building systems.
  • Assess equipment in the bowl area and make repairs as needed.
  • Clean and assist with facility upkeep.
  • Order supplies and materials needed for repairs and maintenance.
  • Check oil levels, tire pressure, belts, filters, and windshield wipers on vehicles.
  • Check vehicle interior and exterior lights.
  • Inspect accident kits and fire extinguishers.
  • Check and verify no-smoking decals.
  • Road-test vehicles.
  • Schedule vehicle service when required.
  • Represent the sports group professionally and perform other duties as assigned.

Vinik Sports Group oversees the Tampa Bay Lightning and owns the lease to Benchmark International Arena in downtown Tampa, and also manages the Yuengling Center at the University of South Florida via TBSE. It runs the team and venues, handling operations, branding, and renovations, including a private upgrade of the publicly owned arena, and works with private partners like Benchmark International and Arctos. The group differentiates itself by combining franchise ownership with venue management and a network of private investors to grow both on-ice performance and facility value. Its goal is to sustain competitive success for the Lightning while maximizing long-term value of the venues through efficient operations and strategic partnerships.

Company Size

201-500

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Tampa, Florida

Founded

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What believers are saying

  • Benchmark International Arena launched October 2025 with a $3 million community investment package.
  • Oak View Group’s July 2025 takeover strengthens food, beverage, and premium hospitality execution.
  • Expanded ownership with Blue Owl, Arctos, and 2024 investors adds capital and governance depth.

What critics are saying

  • Luckett v. Vinik Sports Group filed January 2026 adds discrimination and retaliation exposure.
  • Delaware North’s 580 layoffs from June 2025 contract loss damaged vendor continuity and morale.
  • St. Petersburg rejected VSG’s Mahaffey Theater bid in September 2026, signaling limited civic trust.

What makes Vinik Sports Group unique

  • Jeff Vinik built Tampa’s only vertically integrated NHL venue and team platform since 2010.
  • Benchmark International Arena naming rights opened a premium sponsorship channel in August 2025.
  • VSG controls Lightning, arena leasehold, and Yuengling Center operations through TBSE.

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Benefits

Remote Work Options

Flexible Work Hours

Company News

PR Newswire
Sep 25th, 2025
Tampa Bay Lightning Launches New DTC Streaming Service with ViewLift

The venue opened in 1996 and became Benchmark International Arena in August 2025 when the global mergers and acquisitions firm, Benchmark International, partnered with Vinik and the Lightning.

WrestleTalk
Mar 7th, 2025
Two WWE Specials Announced For Memorial Day Weekend

"March 7, 2025 - WWE in partnership with the Tampa Bay Sports Commission and Vinik Sports Group, today announced a Memorial Day weekend takeover of the Yuengling Center in Tampa, Florida, with four consecutive events beginning Saturday, May 24.