Ice Rink Technician

The Ice Rink Technician performs ice maintenance duties by operating an ice resurfacing machine (Zamboni) and completing routine maintenance and minor repairs on the equipment. This position helps maintain safe and functional ice surfaces for facility users.

Responsibilities also include the upkeep of surrounding facilities, including cleaning locker rooms, restrooms, and other assigned areas within the facility.

Applicants must be 19 years of age or older and this position is designated as At-Will.

• Assists in the maintenance of ice resurfacing machines, including cleaning, changing blades, greasing parts and battery upkeep. Drives and fills water tanks on the machine as needed for ice cuts. Logs information about ice cuts.
• Drives Zamboni to perform ice maintenance, including resurfacing. Maintains, cleans and repairs ice arena and related property. Keeps ice events on schedule.
• Maintains inventory and orders supplies. Attends and participates in staff meetings, trainings and orientations.
• Performs other duties as assigned. Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this position at any time.

• High school diploma or equivalent and one year of experience in ice facility maintenance and operations

• Cleaning chemicals and floor equipment.
• Repairs to equipment and facilities.
• Computer usage including related software.

• Operate light, medium and heavy power equipment safely.
• Guide, train and oversee maintenance staff.
• Enforce compliance with all regulations, standards and guidelines.
• Demonstrate consistently high ethical standards.
• Communicate effectively in the English language at a level necessary for efficient job performance.
• Perform all essential functions as assigned by an authorized employee, supervisor and/or manager with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Individuals must be capable of operating vehicles safely and have an acceptable driving record.

• One or more years of experience working in an ice rink is preferred.

• Valid state-issued driver’s license.

• City of Boise background check processes which includes a criminal history check and reference checks in accordance with the City of Boise Hiring Process Regulation
• Driving Record Check

The physical effort characteristics and working environment described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job the employee is frequently lifting/carrying up to 10 pounds and occasionally lifting/carrying up to 50 pounds. Also, the employee is occasionally pushing/pulling up to 100 pounds. The noise level is frequently moderate and occasionally very loud. Work includes sensory ability to talk, hear and touch. Work in this position also includes close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision and depth perception.

Employees will sit, stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach, grasp, climb and balance. Position requires hand/finger dexterity.

• The work environment will include inside conditions, outdoor weather conditions, extreme temperatures, in wet and humid conditions, areas of dust, odors, mist and gases or other airborne matter. Employees are exposed to mechanical and electrical hazards, work in/at heights and confined spaces. Employees will also drive a vehicle as part of this position. Work includes protected exposure to infectious bacteria, bodily fluids and chemicals.
• This position works: nights, weekends and holidays.