Seasonal Skate Sharpening Technician

City of Providence; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

City of Providence is seeking a part-time seasonal Skate Sharpener for the City Center Rink. The role maintains the public rental skate inventory, sharpens skates, and ensures safety and recordkeeping compliance.

Responsibilities include servicing over 500 rental skates, using BladeMaster equipment, and keeping logs. Availability during evenings, weekends, school breaks, and holidays is required. In-person work at the rink in Providence is expected.

Qualifications

• One year of skate-sharpening experience preferred.
• Experience operating BladeMaster or similar equipment.
• Ability to maintain accurate logs and use required software.

Responsibilities

• Sharpen customer skates and provide timely service.
• Maintain an inventory of 500+ rental skates and track service intervals.
• Operate, clean, adjust, and report issues with sharpening equipment.
• Keep digital sharpening logs and other required records up to date.
• Inspect skates for damaged blades or unsafe conditions and remove from service.
• Assist with skate rentals, organization, cleaning, and related rink operations.

Skills

Skate sharpening

Customer service

Record keeping

Tools

BladeMaster sharpening equipment

Rink software

Job description

City of Providence is seeking a part-time seasonal Skate Sharpener for the City Center Rink. The role maintains the public rental skate inventory, sharpens skates, and ensures safety and recordkeeping compliance.

Responsibilities include servicing over 500 rental skates, using BladeMaster equipment, and keeping logs. Availability during evenings, weekends, school breaks, and holidays is required. In-person work at the rink in Providence is expected.