Ice Technician

sharksiceatsanjose; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 37,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401k pre-tax and Roth options

Complimentary or discounted sports and

event tickets

Sharks Pro Shop 30% off

Food and beverage discount

Pet Insurance

Barracuda tickets

Free ice skating at Sharks Ice

Free employee parking

Fun environment

Job summary

Sharks Ice in San Jose is seeking an Ice Technician to operate and maintain the arena ice, ensuring a high-quality surface and safe, efficient gameplay. You will drive a Zamboni, perform ice resurfacing with proper logs, monitor public sessions, assist in custodial duties, and deliver excellent customer service.

This part-time, non-exempt role offers $23.57 per hour, a cold-environment workplace, weekend/evening shifts, employee discounts, and the opportunity to work in a premier Bay Area

Qualifications

• Must wear SSE assigned uniform during all shifts.
• Ability to work various shifts, weekends, holidays, and late nights.
• Proficient ice skater preferred.
• Prior ice rink experience preferred.
• Must perform physically demanding functions.
• Must be able to stand and walk for long periods.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Must work in a cold environment.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate a Zamboni or similar ice resurfacing machine according to schedule (valid Driver's License required).
• Maintain ice surface using edger and correct resurfacing techniques.
• Follows and completes Ice Resurfacer Logbook.
• Pre-shift ice resurfacer circle checks.
• Monitors all public session skating events on/off the ice.
• Assists in general maintenance and custodial duties of the ice arena area.
• Provides excellent customer service and enforces policies.
• Knows emergency procedures for equipment and evacuation plan.
• Ensures the overall cleanliness of Sharks Ice.
• Performs additional duties as required.

Skills

Uniform compliance

Shift flexibility

Customer service

Skating proficiency

Stamina for standing

Lifting 50 lbs

Job description

Title: Ice Technician

Position Type: Part-Time, Non-Exempt

Company: Sharks Sports and Entertainment, LLC

Location: Sharks Ice, San Jose

Reports To: Operations Manager

Posting Dated: August 2026

Pay Range: The pay for this role is $23.57 per hour

Position Summary

Responsible for the safe operation and normal maintenance of the ice arena. Oversees the quality and consistency of the facility's ice surfaces.

Shift Information:

• Shift lengths vary depending on business needs and can be up to 8 hours any day and time of the week including weekends and holidays

Essential Functions:

• Safely operate a Zamboni or similar ice resurfacing machine according to scheduled ice maintenance times (valid Driver's License required to operate ice resurfacing machine)
• Responsible for maintenance of the ice surface including use of edger and correct resurfacing techniques
• Follows and complete Ice Resurfacer Logbook.
• Pre-shift ice resurfacer circle checks
• Monitors all public session skating events both on and off the ice.
• Assists in the general maintenance and upkeep of the ice arena area including sweeping, cleaning, and other custodial duties.
• Provides excellent customer service at all times and ensures that all policies are properly implemented.
• Knows emergency procedures for equipment and evacuation plan.
• Ensures the overall cleanliness of Sharks Ice.
• Performs additional duties as required.

Qualifications:

• Must be able to wear SSE assigned uniform during all shifts
• Ability to work various shifts, weekends, possibly holidays, and late nights.
• Proficient ice skater preferred.
• Prior ice rink experience is preferred.
• Must be able to successfully perform the essential functions of this job that are physically demanding.
• Must be able to stand and walk for long periods of time.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Must be able to work in a cold environment.

What We Offer:

• Competitive compensation
• 401k (pre-tax and Roth options)
• Complimentary or discounted sports and event tickets
• $200 employee referral bonus for each friend hired
• 30% discount in the Sharks Pro Shop
• Food and beverage discount at SAP Center, TechCU Arena, and Stanley's when working
• Spot Pet Insurance
• Free Barracuda tickets
• Free ice skating at Sharks Ice (San Jose, Fremont, and Oakland)
• Free employee parking
• Fun environment

Summary:

Born in 1991, Sharks Sports and Entertainment ("SSE") has grown into a multi-faceted organization that includes the SAP Center, the NHL San Jose Sharks, the AHL San Jose Barracuda, the Tech CU Arena, three Sharks Ice facilities, and the non-profit Sharks Foundation. Additionally, we are growing our organization through expansion in the Bay Area and surrounding communities in Northern California.

We work and play in the Bay Area, and are deeply influenced by the technology, innovation, diversity, and commitment to excellence that surrounds us. Our culture is transforming to reflect those values, with an eye towards a pioneering, forward-thinking, and inclusive environment in sports and entertainment.

We live, work, and innovate by a set of Pioneering Principles:

T - Team success is more important than individual success

E - Exceptional experience is non-negotiable in everything we do

A - Appreciate others for their diversity and opinions

M - More risk leads to more rewards and expands our comfort zones

T - Trust that all teammates have the best intentions

E - Empower all teammates to make informed decisions

A - Always say what you really mean and do what you say

L - Lead by showing the respect to others you expect from them

We strive to unite people through a shared love of ice sports, entertainment, and our hometown. We are #TealTogether.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging

Here at Team Teal, we recognize and celebrate that individuals come with a wealth of experience and talent well beyond any list of required skills and qualifications - in fact, we believe diversity of backgrounds and skills, combined with passion, are the most important keys to meaningful innovation and excellence. Therefore, we encourage people from all backgrounds to apply to our positions. Please let us know if you require accommodations during the interview process.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Sharks Sports and Entertainment is an equal opportunity employer. We accept our responsibility to make employment decisions without regard to race, religious creed, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, marital status, medical condition as defined by state law (genetic characteristics or cancer), physical or mental disability, military service or veterans' status, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, genetic information, or any other classification protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws and ordinances.

Notice to Recruiters and Agencies

SSE recruits candidates directly, rather than through third-party recruiters or agencies. Under no circumstances will SSE pay a fee for candidates submitted or presented without a signed recruiting agreement in place between SSE and the recruiter or agency prior to the submittal; any submittal must be for requisition specifically and individually assigned in writing by SSE's HR department. In the case of candidate(s) submitted or presented to SSE by a recruiter or agency without a signed agreement AND written assignment by SSE Human Resources, SSE explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) with no financial obligation to the recruiter or agency.