Custodian

sharksiceatsanjose; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee referral bonus

Sharks Pro Shop discount

Food & beverage discount

4 free Barracuda tickets

Pet Insurance

Free ice skating

Free employee parking

Fun environment

Job summary

Sharks Sports and Entertainment, LLC seeks a part-time Custodian at Sharks Ice in San Jose to ensure a clean, safe arena environment. The role involves cleaning, basic facility maintenance, and delivering friendly guest service during business hours.

This non-exempt position requires 18 years or older, background check clearance, ability to lift up to 50 pounds, and flexibility to work late nights, weekends and holidays. Pay is $22.57 per hour.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older.
• Background check with no felony convictions.
• Able to wear SSE uniform during all shifts.
• Positive attitude and self-motivated.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Able to perform physically demanding tasks (kneeling, bending, sweeping, mopping, stairs, lifting).
• Must stand and walk for long periods.
• Able to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Able to work in a cold environment.
• Not allergic to cleaning materials.
• Shifts may extend into late-night or early-morning hours.
• Able to operate basic janitorial equipment.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the guest experience by cleaning and maintaining the facility.
• Use cleaning materials and solutions to maintain cleanliness throughout the facility.
• Ensure overall cleanliness of the building.
• Provide excellent customer service during open hours and enforce policies.
• Know emergency procedures for equipment and evacuation plan.
• Perform additional duties as required.

Skills

Cleaning

Customer service

Stamina

Follow instructions

Physical fitness

Tools

Floor scrubber

Vacuum

Floor machine

Basic hand tools

Job description

Title: Custodian

Position Type: Part-Time, Non-Exempt

Company: Sharks Sports and Entertainment, LLC

Location: Sharks Ice, San Jose

Reports To: Operations Manager

Posting Dated: September 2026

Pay Range: The pay for this role is $22.57 per hour

Position Summary

Responsible for the safe operation and normal maintenance of the ice arena.

Shift Information

• Shift lengths vary depending on business needs and can be up to 8 hours any day and time of the week including weekends and holidays.

Essential Functions

• Makes a positive contribution to the entertainment experience of guests by cleaning and maintaining the facility.
• Works with cleaning materials and solutions to maintain cleanliness throughout the facility.
• Ensures the overall cleanliness of the building.
• Provides excellent customer service at all times that the facility is open for business, and ensures that all policies are properly implemented.
• Knows emergency procedures for equipment and evacuation plan.
• Performs additional duties as required.

Required Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older
• Must clear background check with no felony convictions
• Must be able to wear SSE assigned uniform during all shifts
• Positive attitude, self-motivated.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Must be able to successfully perform the essential functions of this job that are physically demanding [i.e., kneeling, bending, stooping, sweeping mopping, climbing stairs, pushing, pulling, reaching, carry trash and garbage, empty trash cans, restock restrooms, carry buckets sometimes filled with liquids].
• Must be able to stand and walk for long periods of time.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Must be able to work in a cold environment.
• Must not be allergic to the cleaning materials and solutions used.
• Available for shifts that extend into late night and/or early morning hours.
• Must be able to operate basic janitorial equipment (e.g. floor scrubber, floor machine, vacuum, basic hand tools).

What We Offer

• $200 employee referral bonus for each friend hired
• 30% discount in the Sharks Pro Shop
• Food and beverage discount at SAP Center, TechCU Arena, and Stanley's
• 4 free Barracuda tickets to most games.
• Pet Insurance
• Free ice skating at Sharks Ice (San Jose, Fremont, and Oakland)
• Free employee parking
• Fun environment

This position is not eligible for U.S. work authorization sponsorship.

Summary

Born in 1991, Sharks Sports and Entertainment ("SSE") has grown into a multi-faceted organization that includes the SAP Center, the NHL San Jose Sharks, the AHL San Jose Barracuda, the Tech CU Arena, three Sharks Ice facilities, and the non-profit Sharks Foundation. Additionally, we are growing our organization through expansion in the Bay Area and surrounding communities in Northern California.

We work and play in the Bay Area, and are deeply influenced by the technology, innovation, diversity, and commitment to excellence that surrounds us. Our culture is transforming to reflect those values, with an eye towards a pioneering, forward-thinking, and inclusive environment in sports and entertainment.

We live, work, and innovate by a set of Pioneering Principles:

T - Team success is more important than individual success

E - Exceptional experience is non-negotiable in everything we do

A - Appreciate others for their diversity and opinions

M - More risk leads to more rewards and expands our comfort zones

T - Trust that all teammates have the best intentions

E - Empower all teammates to make informed decisions

A - Always say what you really mean and do what you say

L - Lead by showing the respect to others you expect from them

We strive to unite people through a shared love of ice sports, entertainment, and our hometown. We are #TealTogether.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging

Here at Team Teal, we recognize and celebrate that individuals come with a wealth of experience and talent well beyond any list of required skills and qualifications - in fact, we believe diversity of backgrounds and skills, combined with passion, are the most important keys to meaningful innovation and excellence. Therefore, we encourage people from all backgrounds to apply to our positions. Please let us know if you require accommodations during the interview process.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Sharks Sports and Entertainment is an equal opportunity employer. We accept our responsibility to make employment decisions without regard to race, religious creed, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, marital status, medical condition as defined by state law (genetic characteristics or cancer), physical or mental disability, military service or veterans' status, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, genetic information, or any other classification protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws and ordinances.

Notice to Recruiters and Agencies

SSE recruits candidates directly, rather than through third-party recruiters or agencies. Under no circumstances will SSE pay a fee for candidates submitted or presented without a signed recruiting agreement in place between SSE and the recruiter or agency prior to the submittal; any submittal must be for requisition specifically and individually assigned in writing by SSE's HR department. In the case of candidate(s) submitted or presented to SSE by a recruiter or agency without a signed agreement AND written assignment by SSE Human Resources, SSE explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) with no financial