Arena Operations Technician

The Florida Panthers; Florida; On-site; USD 20,664 - 30,307; Part time

Job summary

The Florida Panthers Ice Den seeks a part-time Arena Operations Technician to support daily rink operations and maintenance. You will assist with ice maintenance, equipment safety, and facility upkeep under the Director of Operations.

Responsibilities include daily rounds, equipment oversight, and ensuring NHL-standard practices are followed. Flexible scheduling, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, is required. Equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse workforce.

Qualifications

• Experience with ice resurfacing equipment including operation, maintenance, and training preferred.
• Comprehensive knowledge of building systems, equipment, maintenance procedures, tools, and controls.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the job, including lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Strong team player with self-motivation, organizational and time-management skills.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented with focus on quality and consistency.
• Ability to work under fluid deadlines and complete tasks in a timely manner.
• Must be able to work flexible hours including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Walk the Panthers Ice Den daily to ensure a clean, orderly environment and report issues to the Director of Operations.
• Maintain safe daily operations of the ice rink and related equipment.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of facilities including lobbies, common areas, seating, bathrooms, locker rooms, and showers.
• Develop a working knowledge of equipment used at the Ice Den, including HVAC, water heaters, ice plant operations, and resurfacer.
• Oversee machinery and equipment as directed by the Director of Operations.
• Perform daily ice and board maintenance to conform to NHL standards.
• All other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Skills

Ice resurfacing equipment

Building systems knowledge

Physical stamina

Team player

Time management

Flexibility (evenings/weekends)

Job description

Organization Overview: The Florida Panthers enter their 33rd season in 2026-27 as one of the National Hockey League’s premier franchises. As back-to-back Stanley Cup champions in 2024 and 2025, the Cats have emerged victorious in 11 of their past 12 postseason series and have captured four Eastern Conference championships. The Panthers are led by President of Hockey Operations & General Manager Bill Zito entering his seventh season, and President of Business Operations Michael White who begins his first full season.

As the NHL’s southernmost team, the Panthers operate four facilities in Broward County, Florida: Amerant Bank Arena in Sunrise; the Panthers IceDen in Coral Springs; the state-of-the‑art Baptist Health IcePlex in Fort Lauderdale; and the renovated War Memorial Auditorium, which hosts concerts and events for the South Florida faithful year‑round.

An organization with deep roots in the community, the Panthers are owned by Vincent J. Viola, a graduate of the United States Military Academy at West Point and a veteran of the U.S. Army. Emphasizing a culture of selfless service both on and off the ice, the Panthers pillar program, “Heroes Among Us,” honors a United States military veteran at every game. The Florida Panthers Foundation focuses on four core pillars: veterans’ affairs; children’s health and education; raising awareness for the endangered Florida Panther; and growing youth hockey throughout the region. The Panthers remain committed to empowering our fans to live sustainably and to strengthen the resiliency of our diverse communities throughout Florida and the tri‑county area.

Arena Operations Technician

• Organization: Florida Panthers Ice Den
• Department: Facility Operations
• Reports To: Director of Operations, Panthers Ice Den
• FLSA Status: Exempt
• Employment Type: Part-Time
• Location: Florida Panthers Ice Den, Coral Springs, FL — On‑Site
• Schedule: Flexibility required for evenings, weekends, and holidays

Job Summary

At the direction of the Director of Operations, the Arena Operations Technician will perform daily activities required to run, maintain, and service the events and activities at the Florida Panthers Ice Den, ensuring implementation of best practices consistent with the company's current policies and procedures. This position is essential to ensuring the smooth day‑to‑day operations of the ice rink.

Job Functions

Specific duties include but are not limited to:

• Walk the entire footprint of the Panthers Ice Den daily to ensure a clean and orderly environment; report and make recommendations to the Director of Operations on any pressing issues or concerns regarding the facilities
• Perform tasks necessary to ensure safe daily operations of the ice rink and all related support equipment
• Maintain cleanliness, sanitation, and safety of all facilities including lobbies, common areas, seating areas, bathrooms, locker rooms, bleathers, and showers
• Develop and maintain a working knowledge of all equipment used at the Panthers Ice Den, including HVAC systems, natural gas water heaters, ice plant operations, Zamboni ice resurfacer, carpentry, and other skills as needed
• Oversee machinery and equipment as directed by the Director of Operations
• Responsible for daily ice and board maintenance to conform to NHL standards
• All other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Qualifications

• Experience with ice resurfacing equipment including operation, maintenance, and training preferred
• Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of building systems, equipment, maintenance procedures, tools, controls, and construction practices
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the job, including lifting up to 50 lbs
• Strong team player with good self‑motivational, organizational, and time‑management skills
• Highly organized and detail‑oriented with a focus on quality and consistency
• Must be able to maintain and abide by organizational confidentiality standardsAbility to work under fluid deadlines and complete tasks in a timely and efficient manner
• Must be able to work flexible hours including evenings, weekends, and holidays

Position Type / Expected Hours of Work

This is a part‑time exempt position. Must be able to work flexible hours including evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law.