Ice Operations Supervisor: Pro Arena Ice Mastery

ASM Global-SMG; United States; On-site; USD 43,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Legends Global in Ontario, CA, seeks an Ice Technician Supervisor to oversee ice operations for AHL games, practices, and events, ensuring top-quality playing surfaces. The role leads a team of ice technicians and coordinates with facilities and event teams to maintain high standards year-round.

The position requires extensive ice maintenance experience, strong leadership, and knowledge of refrigeration systems, with a focus on safety and operational efficiency during demanding schedules.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of professional ice maintenance experience.
• Minimum of 3 years supervising an ice operations team.
• Extensive knowledge of AHL/NHL ice standards and arena operations.
• Experience operating and maintaining Olympia and/or Zamboni ice resurfacing equipment.
• Knowledge of refrigeration systems, HVAC, dehumidification, and ice-making processes.
• Ability to work nights, weekends, holidays, and extended hours during NHL season and special events.

Responsibilities

• Lead all daily ice operations for AHL games, practices, public skating, and special events.
• Maintain AHL-caliber ice conditions through resurfacing, edging, painting, flooding, chipping, and temperature management.
• Operate and maintain Zamboni ice resurfacing equipment safely and efficiently.
• Manage arena ice refrigeration systems, brine/glycol temperatures, humidity readings, and overall environmental monitoring.
• Coordinate the ice-side of conversions between hockey, soccer, basketball, concerts, and other events while protecting the integrity of the ice floor.
• Develop preventative maintenance schedules for all ice maintenance equipment and coordinate repairs.
• Supervise, train, and evaluate Ice Technicians and Ice Crew members.
• Maintain inventory of paint, water treatment, Zamboni blades, tools, and operational supplies.
• Monitor weather conditions and building environmental systems to optimize ice quality year-round.
• Collaborate with AHL officials, team personnel, coaches, and league representatives to ensure playing surface compliance.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA regulations, environmental standards, and organizational safety policies.
• Assist with emergency response and after-hours facility operations as needed.
• Prepare operational ice reports, maintenance logs, and equipment documentation.
• Provide leadership and direction for the Ice Operations team.
• Foster a culture focused on safety, accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.

Skills

Ice maintenance experience

Supervisory experience

Leadership

Ice quality control

Education

High School Diploma or GED

C.I.T. Certification

Tools

Olympia/Zamboni ice resurfacing equipment

Job description

Legends Global in Ontario, CA, seeks an Ice Technician Supervisor to oversee ice operations for AHL games, practices, and events, ensuring top-quality playing surfaces. The role leads a team of ice technicians and coordinates with facilities and event teams to maintain high standards year-round.

The position requires extensive ice maintenance experience, strong leadership, and knowledge of refrigeration systems, with a focus on safety and operational efficiency during demanding schedules.