Overview

Under the direction of the Director of Operations and the Operations Manager(s), the Ice Operations Staff is responsible for all aspects of skilled ice maintenance & ice management to meet the requirements of AHL hockey standards and maintenance of all ice resurfacing equipment.

This role will pay an hourly wage of $22.50 to $23.50. 

For PT roles: Benefits: 401(k) savings plan and 401(k) matching.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate Zamboni Ice Resurfacer to maintain the ice surface before, during and after groups.
• Assist with the daily maintenance of all Ice Resurfacing equipment.
• Perform daily ice maintenance; including but not limited to building, grooming, ice depths.
• Assist with yearly ice removal and installation.
• Assist with overall general building maintenance.
• Assist with maintaining all hockey related areas.
• Ability to perform general labor including removing dasher walls, glass, setting of tables and chairs, building stages, setting pipe and drape, detail cleaning, exterior maintenance, snow removal, painting, etc.
• Ability to lift over 50 lbs.
• Complete end of night duties when scheduled.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule based on events, including nights, weekends and holidays as needed.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by Director of Operations and Operations Manager(s)

Qualifications

• Must be 21 years of age or older.
• Ability to read and write and to follow written and oral instructions. 
• Experience operating an ice resurfacer preferred or previous experience operating heavy machinery/equipment.
• Ability to concentrate in a high stress, noisy game situations with promotions and thousands of people in attendance.
• Experience driving in tandem during ice cuts preferred.
• Possess a valid driver’s license, possess a suitable driving history and be insurable by our insurance carrier (without conditions).

• Ability to work independently, but still as a part of the overall team atmosphere helping promoters, tenants, clients, co-workers, and managers as required.
• Ability to work under pressure in a live event environment.
• Essential Physical Functions:
  • Good physical condition and health, sufficient strength and stamina needed for heavy, awkward, and repeated lifting of up to 75 pounds, capable of occasionally performing heavy manual labor.
  • Ability to climb portable and fixed ladders up to 20 feet, accessing remote areas of the facility, working with hand and power tools, communicating via portable radio.
  • Ability to work with and around water and ice and to work at or below freezing temperatures for extended periods of time.