Ice Maintenance Person (non-ticketed)

Canlan Sports; Romeoville (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Canlan Ice Sports in Romeoville, IL seeks an Ice Maintenance Person to perform ice resurfacing, edging, and general facility upkeep. The role supports daily ice production and requires hands-on maintenance, janitorial tasks, and adherence to safety standards.

The ideal candidate has experience operating ice resurfacing equipment, is flexible for evenings and weekends, and is team oriented with good communication skills. Valid driver’s license is preferred.

Qualifications

• Completed high school education or equivalent (preferred).
• Valid driver’s license (preferred).
• Previous experience operating ice resurfacing equipment.
• Willingness to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance tasks in accordance with local building and fire codes.
• Operate Ice Resurfacer and perform ice maintenance tasks.
• Designated janitorial duties and floor care as required.
• Maintain ice quality by leveling, edging, painting and smoothing surfaces.
• Inspect and repair dasher boards, arena glass and facility fixtures as needed.
• Keep cleanliness of entrances, grounds and parking areas.
• Maintain safety checklists and records for Ice Resurfacer use.

Skills

Ice resurfacing operation

Mechanical aptitude

Team oriented

Strong communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Current job opportunities are posted here as they become available.

Canlan Sports exists to create experiences where people find their people through the power of play, because we believe everyone deserves a team. As North America's largest private sector owner and operator off recreational sports complexes, Canlan Sports brings that belief to life across 15 multi-sport complexes and more than 70 playing surfaces spanning Canada and the United States. From ice and court to turf and digital, we offer a wide array of recreational sports experiences designed to build community, foster connection, and change lives for the better.

Rate of Pay: $18.75 - $20.75/ hour

Canlan Ice Sports is currently looking for an Ice Maintenance Person (non-ticketed)

The Ice Maintenance Person is a pro-active and hands-on individual who performs general maintenance to ensure facility upkeep and regular flooding of ice rinks is completed in a timely and safe manner. Their primary responsibilities include ice resurfacing and edging (operating the Ice Resurfacer), janitorial work and general maintenance of facility.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance tasks in accordance with local building and fire codes
• Responsible for Ice Maintenance tasks including
• Ice Resurfacer operation
• Ice chopping/spudding
• Levelling the Ice
• Ice Painting
• Dasher Board system repair
• Arena Glass replacement
• Execute maintenance and repair of facility fixtures and components
• Janitorial duties as assigned. These may include janitorial checklists, vacuuming, auto scrubbing, waxing and buffing in line with established floor care procedures
• Ensure that entrances, grounds, and parking lot are kept clean, clear and safe including:
• Property & grounds cleanup
• Grass cutting and edging
• Seasonal snow and debris removal
• Perform minor maintenance on facility and ice maintenance equipment including:
• Ice Resurfacer safety check, clean and wax
• Safe blade changes and grease machine as needed
• Maintain appropriate checklists, records and reports including Ice Resurfacer sign out / safety check

QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION

• Completed high school education or equivalent (preferred)
• Valid driver’s license (preferred)

ABILITIES, ATTRIBUTES AND EXPERIENCE

• Previous experience, training and operation of ice resurfacing equipment
• Willingness and ability to work flexible hours (evenings and weekends)
• Approachable and team orientated with great communication skills
• Demonstrated strong mechanical aptitude (preferred)
• Trade or Janitorial experience is an advantage
• Organised, self-motivated and proactive

NOTE: Only those applicants under consideration will be contacted. Please accept our utmost appreciation for your interest. We are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Employment decisions are based on merit and business needs, and not on race, color, creed, age, sex, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, marital status, medical condition, physical or mental disability, military service, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions or any other classification protected by federal, provincial, and local laws and ordinances. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities, upon request. This Equal Employment Opportunity policy applies to all practices. As part of our recruitment and hiring practices, we may use AI-based tools to assist in the initial screening and assessment of applications. All final hiring decisions are made by human reviewers.