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What is an Ice Rink job?

An Ice Rink job typically involves maintaining the ice surface, assisting customers, ensuring safety, and managing equipment. Responsibilities can include operating a Zamboni, monitoring public skating sessions, and handling skate rentals. Some positions may also require basic maintenance, cleaning, or customer service duties. Roles can vary depending on the size and type of the facility, such as indoor arenas or outdoor seasonal rinks.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Ice Rink position, and why are they important?

To excel working at an ice rink, you need a blend of facility maintenance experience, safety awareness, and strong customer service skills. Familiarity with ice resurfacing machines (such as Zambonis), safety protocols, and sometimes First Aid/CPR certification is typically required. Excellent interpersonal skills, teamwork, and the ability to communicate clearly with visitors set top candidates apart. These qualifications are important for ensuring a safe, smooth operation and a positive experience for guests.

What does a typical shift working at an ice rink involve?

A typical shift at an ice rink involves a mix of maintaining the ice surface, assisting with skate rentals, monitoring guest safety, and ensuring that locker rooms and common areas are clean and organized. Staff often rotate between roles such as operating the ice resurfacer, helping customers at the front desk, and supervising public skating sessions. You may also need to set up or break down equipment for hockey games, figure skating classes, or special events. Teamwork and flexibility are important, as priorities can shift during busy periods. Most ice rink positions require interacting directly with the public, making each day dynamic and customer-focused.

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Ice Resurfacer - Woodman's Sports & Convention Center

Ice Resurfacer - Woodman's Sports & Convention Center

The Sports Facilities Companies

Janesville, WI • On-site

Part-time

Posted 9 days ago


Job description

ICE RESURFACER - Woodman's Sports & Convention Center

WSCC SFM, LLC

LOCATION: Janesville, WI

DEPARTMENT: OPERATIONS

REPORTS TO: ICE OPERATIONS SUPERVISOR

STATUS: PART-TIME (NON-EXEMPT)


ABOUT THE COMPANY:

Woodman's Sports & Convention Center is a premier sport, recreation and entertainment destination focused on improving the health and economic vitality of Janesville, WI. You will be joining a championship level team focused on fun, fulfillment and service built to enrich the community as well as your career and personal growth.

Woodman's Sports & Convention Center is managed by Sports Facilities Management, LLC (SFM), a Sports Facilities Companies (SFC) Organization. SFC is the nation's leading resource for managing and developing sports, recreation, wellness, and events facilities. We provide a highly collaborative and supportive culture that raises our team members to new levels of career growth. Together, we will carve a path in a hyper-growing industry where you will enjoy the journey and learn from the industry's best while having some fun.

SFC has been awarded national recognition as a Top Workplace and is considered a workplace of choice. Our mission-focused company is highly entrepreneurial, team-oriented with a culture centered on collaboration, accountability, excellence, and service. We are growing rapidly and looking for high performers at every level to grow with us.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Ice Resurfacer is responsible for maintaining safe and high-quality ice conditions for a variety of ice-related events and activities. The Ice Resurfacer Operator will ensure the ice surface is properly prepared before and after events, practices, and recreational sessions.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

  • Assist with ice setup and takedown for events
  • Ensure compliance with safety standards while operating machinery and working in proximity to athletes and spectators
  • Responsible for daily, weekly, monthly, and annual maintenance of ice resurfacer and edger
  • Monitor ice quality throughout events or recreational sessions, adjusting as necessary
  • Collaborate with the ice operations team to ensure the efficient use of time and resources
  • Ensure that the ice rink area is clean and free from hazards
  • Perform general maintenance tasks around the rink as assigned, including sweeping and cleaning
  • Respond to all incidents, accidents, injuries, and altercations. Complete and file corresponding paperwork as necessary
  • Assist other departments as necessary
  • Practice safe operating techniques as specified by STAR for blade changes, driving, resurfacing, handling, and inspection of machines Accurately record all ice and equipment maintenance and readings daily
  • Complete special projects, daily assignments, and other duties as directed by management

MIMIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Must be 18 years of age or older
  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Basic knowledge of ice maintenance and resurfacing procedures
  • Must possess a valid driver's license
  • Certified Ice Technician (CIT) preferred
  • Must be able to work irregular shifts to include nights, weekends, holidays based on facility schedules

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS

  • Ability to sit for extended periods while operating machinery
  • Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds
  • Work is performed in an ice arena environment, which includes cold temperatures and varying noise levels

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