Ice Resurfacer Driver | Part-Time | PeoplesBank Arena

Oak View Group

  • Hartford, CT
  • $25.00 per hour
  • Permanent
  • Part-time
  • 1 month ago
Oak View Group:Oak View Group is the global leader in venue development, management, and premium hospitality services for the live event industry. Offering an unmatched, 360-degree solution set for a collection of world-class owned venues and a client roster that includes the most influential, highest attended arenas, convention centers, music festivals, performing arts centers, and cultural institutions on the planet. Position Summary:Ice Resurfacer Drivers are responsible for maintaining ice quality to NHL standards through scheduled resurfacing and other assigned ice maintenance including but not limited to installation and deconstruction of the hockey ice surface.This role pays an hourly rate of $25.00 (per CBA).Benefits as per the union agreement.This position will remain open until October 10, 2025.
About the Venue:PeoplesBank Arena is Connecticut’s premier destination for sports & entertainment. The 15,000+ seat downtown arena is home to the eleventh-time National Champion UConn Women's Basketball team and the six-time National Champion UConn Men's Basketball team. Led by Hall of Fame basketball Head Coach Geno Auriemma and Dan Hurley, the Men's & Women's basketball programs have established themselves as national powerhouses. PeoplesBank Arena is also home to the AHL’s Hartford Wolf Pack, the primary developmental affiliate of the New York Rangers.PeoplesBank Arena entertains millions of visitors annually with a variety of concerts, family shows, ice-skating spectaculars, consumer events, and trade shows throughout the season. The venue has played host to an extraordinary roster of world-renowned artists, including Taylor Swift, Justin Timberlake, Bruce Springsteen, Billy Joel, Pearl Jam, Black Eyed Peas, Britney Spears, Drake, and many others. PeoplesBank Arena will continue to be the center of sports and entertainment for Hartford and the State of Connecticut for years to come. Responsibilities:
  • Arrives for work on time for each scheduled shift, in uniform and ready to work
  • Must be able to work flexible hours, weekends, and holidays
  • Must be able to take both verbal and written direction
  • Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs. on a frequent basis
  • Ability to stand on feet for up to 8 hours at a time, kneel, stoop, climb stair, and reach/lift above head in conjunction with ice maintenance tasks
  • Responsible for ice resurfacing, ice edging and overall ice quality
  • Perform various general maintenance functions for equipment, including blade changes, exercising adequate judgment to ensure completion of tasks as assigned
  • Assist in maintaining, cleaning and safety checking all machines, and areas surrounding as needed
  • Monitor all refrigeration equipment, keep necessary records and logbooks on equipment, and inform the Ice Operations Manager if systems or equipment is malfunctioning
  • Assist in cleaning up ice before and after events and setup game day ice crew area
  • Works safely, quickly and efficiently to meet all deadlines
  • Maintains a positive, outgoing demeanor
  • Ability to work independently and in a team environment
  • All other tasks assigned by Supervisor
Qualifications:
  • Experience working in an ice rink setting preferred
  • Comfortable in front of large crowds
  • Comfortable operating Resurfacer with intermission rider
  • Valid Driver’s License
  • 2 years’ experience operating ice resurfacing equipment preferred
  • Previous experience with ice edger and forklift equipment preferred
Strengthened by our Differences. United to Make a Difference:At OVG, we understand that to continue positively disrupting the sports and live entertainment industry, we need a diverse team to help us do it. We also believe that inclusivity drives innovation, strengthens our people, improves our service, and raises our excellence. Our success is rooted in creating environments that reflect and celebrate the diverse communities in which we operate and serve, and this is the reason we are committed to amplifying voices from all different backgrounds. Equal Opportunity Employer:Oak View Group is committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis (“protected class”) including, but not limited to veteran status, uniform service member status, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information or any other protected class under federal, state, or local law.

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