Ice Maintenance II

Job Details

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Work type: Staff Part-Time
Location: Denver, CO
Categories: Maintenance / Grounds / Skilled Trades, Facilities Management & Planning
Division: Facilities Planning & Management

Under the direct supervision of the Conversion/Ice Manager and the general direction of the Operations Manager of Auxiliary Facilities, this position performs maintenance of ice arena facilities and repair of ice resurfacing equipment. This position also performs snow melting and hockey goal positioning per the client’s requests. Additionally, this position assists in services completed by the Building Service Specialist position.

• Ability to work variable shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays as dictated by event and ice arena schedule.
• Ability to take and follow direction in a client service‑based environment.
• The ability to manage details in the delivery of quality ice resurfacing within rigid time constraints.
• Maintain the ice resurfacing equipment to meet high‑quality ice expectations.
• Able to replace machine blades that weigh approximately 50 pounds.
• Able to use power and manual edgers to perform regular ice maintenance.
• Able to do preventive maintenance on the resurfacing equipment such as check fluids and performing as‑needed repairs.
• Able to use hand and power tools.
• Assist in game operations for NCAA Division I competition.
• Perform in large crowds in the assembled facility under rigid time constraints for the performance of ice resurfacing operations.
• Assist other personnel, including but not limited to the conversion crew, maintenance crew, and event staff.
• Maintain a clean and safe work area.
• Provide a high level of customer service to clients and guests.
• Picks up material needed for repairs or alterations.
• Report to work early in the morning, weekends, and holidays for snow removal, when necessary. Removes snow from walks, steps, ramps, and parking lots by power equipment or shovel.

• Ability to communicate with varying levels of administrative personnel verbally and in writing relative to the condition of the ice and the dispatch of assigned responsibility. Ability to fill out simple forms and log essential data relative to the condition of the ice.
• Ability to perform simple equations including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and the functional use of fractions related to servicing equipment, measuring surfaces, measuring depth, quantifying material, and ordering supplies.
• Detailed, but easy‑to‑follow procedures. Daily priorities are established and frequently monitored by the supervisor. The employee responds to situations requiring immediate attention.
• Knowledge of standardized work routines and the ability to follow oral/written instructions involving a number of steps. Knowledge of all types of equipment and related OSHA and EPA regulations and ability to effectively communicate regulations to others.

• A high school diploma or G.E.D.
• Must possess a valid Colorado Drivers License and be insurable under University guidelines.
• To adequately perform this job, individuals must have the ability to work variable shifts, weekends, and holidays.
• Pass a pre‑employment physical exam, and lift 100 lbs.

• One year of experience working within an ice arena and familiarity with ice resurfacing operations.
• Familiarity with Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) software, including WebTMA.
• Standard office environment.
• Unexpected interruptions occur often and stress level is moderate to high.
• Noise level is quiet to moderate.

• Ability to work in front of a computer for extended periods of time.
• Occasionally required to move about the office/campus.

Shifts will vary.

Salary grade: 04
Hourly rate: $21.51

The University of Denver offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, retirement, paid time off, tuition benefit and ECO pass.

The University of Denver is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex…