MAC Maintenance & Ice Rink Manager

Athletics Facilities Maintenance & Ice Rink Manager

Requisition Number: ICERI
001502

• Posted :
  September 15, 2026
• Full-Time
• On-site

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The Hotchkiss School
Lakeville, CT 06039, USA

Schedule: As a professional management role, this position requires flexibility to maintain facility coverage, operational responsiveness, and resolution of emergent facility needs. Non-ice season hours are generally Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. During the ice rink season (November 1 through early March), the schedule is generally four weekday shifts and one full weekend day, with additional evening or event coverage as dictated by athletics schedules, facility demands, and operational necessity.

The position is considered essential to operations during inclement weather or other emergencies.

The Athletics Facilities Maintenance & Ice Rink Manager for the Mars Athletic Center (MAC) provides hands‑on operational leadership, facility oversight, and maintenance staff management for the athletic facilities. As a working manager, they ensure operational excellence, staff cross‑training, and seamless operational continuity.

The Athletics Facilities Maintenance & Ice Rink Manager coordinates closely with the Director of Athletics to oversee MAC facility maintenance. They direct all ice rink operations, serving as the lead for ice maintenance, ammonia refrigeration safety, and event coverage. They oversee equipment, facility readiness, compliance and safety, and support for practices, games, tournaments, rentals, and other programs.

During non-ice periods, the position oversees and supports athletic maintenance operations within the Mars Athletic Center and other assigned athletics facilities. These responsibilities include seasonal facility conversions, event setup and breakdown, equipment and storage organization, facility inspections and custodial services, and general operational support. This is a working-manager role, setting the example for operational excellence.

• Lead, mentor, and supervise MAC maintenance staff and rink staff while the ice is down.
  • Ensure staff are cross‑trained in all MAC maintenance and custodial duties to ensure operational flexibility and continuity.
  • Coordinate staff scheduling for optimal coverage, minimizing overtime wherever possible.
  • Proactively build and refine facility operational procedures.
• Lead conversion of Dwyer Rink between ice, indoor turf, summer programming, and event configurations.
• Support operational readiness throughout the Mars Athletic Center and other assigned athletics spaces.
• Lead setup, breakdown, and reset for games, tournaments, camps, community use, and School events.
• Lead athletics equipment movement, receiving, storage, inventory, and distribution.
• Lead custodial operations for the entire athletic facility.
• Conduct routine facility inspections and report safety, maintenance, access, or cleanliness concerns.
• Lead the equipment‑room, laundry, building‑access, and related Athletics functions.
• Support other Athletics facility projects and seasonal operating needs as directed.

• Manage overall ice rink operations, staff and vendor scheduling, daily workflow, and facility coverage.
• Supervise, train, and mentor rink technicians in all aspects of rink maintenance.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience necessary to serve as the operational lead for maintaining the ammonia refrigeration system in compliance with OSHA requirements and other applicable regulations, in partnership with qualified outside service professionals, Facilities Services, and Safety and…