Ice Arena Maintenance & Operations Tech

City of Burlington, Vermont; Vermont; On-site; USD 41,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Burlington, Vermont is seeking a versatile Facilities Technician for Paquette Ice Arena to maintain ice surfaces, refrigeration equipment, the Pro Shop, and related facilities. The role includes operating the ice resurfacing machine, handling customer requests, and performing routine maintenance and minor repairs, with a rotating schedule including nights and weekends.

Candidates should have a high school diploma and experience in maintenance; certification as a US Ice Rink Technician is

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent and two years of related maintenance or ice rink work.
• Two years of ice rink work experience preferred.
• US Ice Rink Association Certified Ice Technician certification preferred.
• Ability to obtain and maintain certification within five years of hire.
• Ability to operate under rotating schedule and in all weather.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and adjust refrigeration plant and computer controls.
• Open and close arena; ensure lighting and equipment are operational.
• Respond to high volume customer requests and Pro Shop needs.
• Assist public inquiries regarding arena policies in a courteous manner.
• Prepare ice resurfacing machine: fuel, water, tires, batteries, and fluids.
• Resurface both ice surfaces and ensure proper blade settings and water flow.
• Perform routine ice surface maintenance and cleaning tasks.
• Maintain refrigeration and other arena systems, replacing filters and fluids.
• Operate scoreboard and POS transactions.
• Coordinate seasonal ice surface removal/installation and oversee projects.
• Perform custodial duties and manage inventory of supplies.
• Coordinate with contractors for repairs and capital projects.

Skills

Public relations

Customer service

Decision making under pressure

Team collaboration

Communication

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

US Ice Rink Association Certified Ice Technician

Certification within five years of hire

Tools

Point of sale system

Job description

City of Burlington, Vermont is seeking a versatile Facilities Technician for Paquette Ice Arena to maintain ice surfaces, refrigeration equipment, the Pro Shop, and related facilities. The role includes operating the ice resurfacing machine, handling customer requests, and performing routine maintenance and minor repairs, with a rotating schedule including nights and weekends.

Candidates should have a high school diploma and experience in maintenance; certification as a US Ice Rink Technician is