Ice Rink Technician

City of Boise; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Boise seeks an Ice Rink Technician at Idaho IceWorld to operate and maintain ice resurfacing equipment, keep the arena clean, and support on-time events. This at-will, on-site role offers a flexible schedule in a lively recreation environment, with opportunities to work nights, weekends, and holidays.

You will assist in maintaining machines, log ice cuts, drive a Zamboni, handle supplies, and participate in staff trainings.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 1 year of ice facility maintenance and operations experience preferred.
• Valid state-issued driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain ice resurfacing equipment and assist in ice cuts.
• Drive Zamboni and keep arena, equipment, and related property clean and safe.
• Log information about ice cuts; maintain inventory and order supplies.
• Attend staff meetings and trainings; perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

English communication

Power equipment operation

Team supervision

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Computer usage

Driver's license

Job description

Keep the ice ready and the action moving at Idaho IceWorld as an Ice Rink Technician! This role offers a flexible schedule in a lively recreation environment, operating and maintaining ice resurfacing equipment, caring for the arena and supporting on‑time events. It’s a great opportunity for a dependable, hands‑on candidate who enjoys varied work and takes pride in creating a clean, safe and welcoming experience for skaters and guests. Applicants must be at least 19 years old. This at-will position works under general supervision.

Assists in the maintenance of ice resurfacing machines, including cleaning, changing blades, greasing parts and battery upkeep. Drives and fills water tanks on the machine as needed for ice cuts. Logs information about ice cuts.

Drives Zamboni to perform ice maintenance, including resurfacing. Maintains, cleans and repairs ice arena and related property. Keeps ice events on schedule.

Maintains inventory and orders supplies. Attends and participates in staff meetings, trainings and orientations.

Performs other duties as assigned. Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this position at any time.

Required Knowledge, Experience, And Training

• High school diploma or equivalent and
• 1 year of experience in ice facility maintenance and operations.

Licensing And Other Requirements

• Valid state‑issued driver’s license.

Knowledge of:

• cleaning chemicals and floor equipment;
• repairs to equipment and facilities; and
• computer usage including related software.

Ability to:

• operate light, medium and heavy power equipment safely;
• guide, train and oversee maintenance staff;
• enforce compliance with all regulations, standards and guidelines;
• demonstrate consistently high ethical standards;
• communicate effectively in the English language at a level necessary for efficient job performance; and
• perform all essential functions as assigned by an authorized employee, supervisor and/or manager with or without reasonable accommodation.

Preferred Knowledge, Experience, And Training

• 1 or more years of experience working in an ice rink is preferred.

Special Requirements

• City of Boise background check processes which includes a criminal history check and reference checks in accordance with the City of Boise Hiring Process Regulation
• Driving Record Check

The physical effort characteristics and working environment described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Efforts

While performing the duties of this job the employee is frequently lifting/carrying up to 10 pounds and occasionally lifting/carrying up to 50 pounds. Also, the employee is occasionally pushing/pulling up to 100 pounds. The noise level is frequently moderate and occasionally very loud. Work includes sensory ability to talk, hear, and touch. Work in this position also includes close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception. Employees will sit, stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach, grasp, climb, and balance. Position requires hand/finger dexterity.

Working Environment

The work environment will include inside conditions, outdoor weather conditions, extreme temperatures, in wet and humid conditions, areas of dust, odors, mist and gases, or other airborne matter. Employees are exposed to mechanical and electrical hazards, work in/at heights, and confined spaces. Employees will also drive a vehicle as part of this position. Work includes protected exposure to infectious bacteria, bodily fluids and chemicals.

This position works: nights, weekends, and holidays.