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Ice Rink Jobs in Wisconsin (NOW HIRING)

Parks Laborer

Manitowoc, WI

$24.55 - $28.05/hr

Perform ball field maintenance with tractor and landscaping equipment ?Assist in maintaining ice skating rink(s) ?Install new playground units and removes other playground units whenever required

Ice Rink information

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 Arena Attendant/Zamboni Driver

Ice Arena Attendant/Zamboni Driver

University School Of Milwaukee Corporation

Milwaukee, WI • On-site

$12.75 - $16.25/hr

Part-time

Posted 12 days ago


Job description

General Summary: Serves as the ice arena attendant and Zamboni driver by supporting and ensuring smooth, safe, and effective daily operations, in alignment with strategic goals and the School’s curriculum.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Assumes the ice arena facility daily supervisory duties, including opening and closing the facility on assigned shifts.
  • Helps maintain the facility in a state of operational excellence, including the ice surface Zamboni maintenance, as well as daily custodial, grounds, and maintenance work.
  • Assists with USM hockey uniform needs, including laundry services.
  • Provides exceptional customer service related to all facets of ice facility operations.
  • Works collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders to strengthen the USM Ice Arena.
  • Communicates and enforces all ice arena rules and regulations.
  • Attends staff meetings as required.
  • Assumes responsibility for the ice facility administrators when absent.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

  • Experience of ice rink operations and equipment; hockey, and ice skating
  • Ability to competently use rink sound systems and scoreboards
  • Experience working with a diverse population
  • Effective communication skills
  • Strong interpersonal skills; capable of using tact and diplomacy in dealing with others
  • Ability to maximize resources
  • High level of maturity, confidentiality, and assertiveness
  • Ability to work effectively both independently and collaboratively as part of a team

Education and Experience:

  • High School Diploma or GED preferred
  • 1-3 years’ field experience preferred

Working Conditions: Good working conditions in a school environment; exposed to cold temperatures in the Ice Arena.