Arena Management Jobs in Rhode Island (NOW HIRING)

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. 

The Ice Technician is responsible for the ice rink, proper safe operation of the ice resurfacer (Zamboni), and maintenance of all areas of the facility. The ice technician will report to the Director of Ice Rink.

This role will pay an hourly rate of $16.00

For Part-Time roles: Benefits: 401(k) savings plan and 401(k) matching.

This position will remain open until August 28, 2026.

The state-of-the-art facility, the Bradford R. Boss Ice Arena, located on the University of Rhode Island campus in scenic South County, was built in 2002. Home to nationally ranked URI Men's and Women's Club Hockey programs, as well as the Southern Rhode Island Youth Hockey Association (the largest youth hockey program in Rhode Island), five Rhode Island High School Hockey programs, the URI Intramural Hockey League, daily public sessions, various youth and adult hockey leagues, and a year-round Learn to Skate program. Additionally, during the summer, Boss Ice Arena hosts a variety of hockey camps and clinics. With a seating capacity of 2,500, Boss Ice Arena includes two University team locker rooms, four large public locker rooms, one female auxiliary locker room, and an official's locker room. The arena also features a university team weight room, a new concession stand, and a hospitality room, available for birthday parties, meetings, classes, and corporate events.

• You will be required to learn how to maintain the rink ice. This includes learning to drive and operate the ice resurfacing machine (Zamboni), ice rink edger, and other ice rink tools and applications. 
• You will also be in charge of making sure the arena is cleaned and operating at an optimal level at all times. 
• This includes but is not limited to cleaning and locking down locker rooms, cleaning and maintaining restroom facilities, and making sure arena lobbies are presentable at all times. 
• Maintains excellent customer service and a positive attitude towards guests, customers, clients, co-workers, and management.
  
• Other duties and tasks as assigned by the manager.
• Show demonstrated ability to meet the company standard for excellent attendance.

• Ability to communicate with employees, co-workers, management staff, and guests in a clear, business-like, and respectful manner that focuses on generating a positive, enthusiastic, and cooperative work environment.
• Ability to work well in a team-oriented, fast-paced, event-driven environment.
• Valid driver's license.
• Requires occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling of heavy objects. 
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work independently and as a productive member of a team.
• Capable of working a flexible schedule and extended hours, including but not limited to working early mornings, nights, weekends, and holidays in addition to traditional business hours.
• Basic understanding/willingness to learn hockey rules and regulations.
• Proven ability to work well with all levels of management.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

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.

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.

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