Ice Rink Operations & Maintenance Technician

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

Job summary

The City of Burlington is seeking an Ice Arena Technician for the Paquette Ice Arena. Responsibilities include operating and maintaining refrigeration and ice resurfacing equipment, performing daily custodial tasks, and assisting Pro Shop operations with product knowledge and pricing.

You will respond to public inquiries and manage events and seasonal activities. Eligible candidates will have a High School diploma or equivalent, 2 years of ice rink experience, and US Ice Rink Association

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Two years of ice rink work experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and adjust refrigeration plant and computer control systems.
• Open and close Arena including locking/unlocking doors, ensuring equipment is operational, lights on/off, and verifying skating equipment and staff presence.
• Respond to high volume customer requests/complaints regarding ice scheduling and Pro Shop retail demands.
• Respond by telephone and in person to public inquiries on Arena rules and use.
• Prepare ice resurfacing machine for use and perform routine vehicle maintenance.
• Resurface both ice surfaces and ensure safe ice surface with proper blade setting and water regulation.
• Complete ice resurfacing process within 10 minutes, hourly during regular rink operations.
• Perform routine ice surface maintenance (edger, corners, flooding).
• Maintain refrigeration equipment and related systems, replace filters, chemicals.
• Inspect dasher boards, install glass and repair as needed.
• Operate, maintain and program scoreboard.
• Coordinate annual removal/reinstallation of ice surfaces and painting of lines.
• Perform custodial duties and maintain inventory of supplies.
• Identify and schedule repair, maintenance, and capital projects; liaison with contractors.

Skills

Ice rink experience

Public relations

Customer service

Problem solving

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

US Ice Rink Association Certified Ice Technician certification

Job description

The City of Burlington is seeking an Ice Arena Technician for the Paquette Ice Arena. Responsibilities include operating and maintaining refrigeration and ice resurfacing equipment, performing daily custodial tasks, and assisting Pro Shop operations with product knowledge and pricing.

You will respond to public inquiries and manage events and seasonal activities. Eligible candidates will have a High School diploma or equivalent, 2 years of ice rink experience, and US Ice Rink Association