Operations Technician / Zamboni Driver

Children; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

DSE Hockey Centers, LP is seeking a Maintenance Technician to provide ice maintenance and venue upkeep for StarCenter in Plano. This role focuses on ensuring safe, clean facilities for events and guests, with responsibilities spanning ice care, systems monitoring, and basic trades.

Candidates should have a High School Diploma or GED, a valid driver license, and strong problem-solving skills. The position requires working nights, weekends, and holidays in varied indoor/outdoor conditions.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Valid Driver License is required.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Problem-solving and troubleshooting skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Ice preparation and maintenance for the rink.
• Monitor mechanical systems and respond to issues.
• Basic electrical, HVAC, and plumbing knowledge for facility upkeep.
• General building repairs and custodial duties.
• Maintain a clean environment for guests and staff.
• Work extended hours, including nights, weekends and holidays.
• Assist with setup/breakdown of on-ice equipment as needed.

Skills

Problem-solving

Troubleshooting

Independent work

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Job Summary:

Perform maintenance tasks and services for the StarCenter, providing clients with a safe and clean venue for events. Performs ice maintenance to ensure quality ice for the general public, public and private events, and the Dallas Stars. This position is not eligible for remote work.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Ice preparation and maintenance
• Ability to monitor mechanical systems
• Basic working knowledge of electrical circuits, breakers, courtesy power, including GFI and lighting, changing light bulbs, etc.
• Basic knowledge of HVAC with the ability to change filters, belts, bearings, etc.
• Basic plumbing knowledge
• Experienced in general building repairs
• Maintain a clean environment for all guests and staff

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ability to perform general custodial services
• Ability to troubleshoot problems and communicate intelligently with management and peers
• Able to work extended and/or irregular hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays
• Assist with the setup and breakdown of on-ice partition boards, nets, etc., when needed

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Valid Driver License
• Ability to work with minimal to no supervision
• Problem-solving and troubleshooting skills

Physical Demands and Working Environment: While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be required to stand, walk, sit, use hands and fingers, handle large objects, tools, carts, and drive machinery. Reach, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, climb, talk, and hear for up to 8-14 hours a day. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. The employee may be required to work both indoors and outdoors as required by the function and may also be exposed to adverse conditions, including inclement weather, noise, fumes, etc.

* This job description does not contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities. Other tasks and duties may be assigned as needed.

DSE Hockey Centers, LP is an Equal Opportunity Employer