Job Title: Part-Time Ice Tech

Department: Fifth Third Arena

Reports to: Manager, Facility

# Direct Reports: N/A

What It’s Like Working Here:

The Fifth Third Arena, Blackhawk Community Ice Rink, LLC., located just two blocks south of the United Center, promotes a fun, engaging, fast-paced and collaborative atmosphere while promoting a welcoming environment for members of the community, customers and employees. Our commitment to curating an environment where all individuals feel empowered to bring their best self to work each day can be seen throughout our organization. Whether you are a job seeker looking to join the organization, a current member of our amazing team, or someone looking to help support our mission, our goal is the same – to reimagine the potential of hockey, which we aim to achieve through memorable, inclusive experiences.

The Fifth Third Arena is not only the practice home of the Chicago Blackhawks, but also a community rink that hosts youth teams, high school hockey clubs, adult leagues, public skating, community programs and more on the ice. Off the ice, the facility boasts a variety of off-ice spaces to host parties, events, or corporate outings. The rink is always “buzzing” with lots of energy and activity!

What You’ll Do:

The Part-Time Ice Technician is responsible for performing all tasks pertaining to ice maintenance and related equipment including safely operating the Zamboni at the Chicago Blackhawks Community Ice Arena.

How You’ll Contribute:

Safely operate ice resurfacer (Zamboni)
Perform routine ice maintenance
Maintain all equipment related to ensuring the highest quality ice including edger, ice resurfacer, compressor room, etc.
Regularly sharpen skates for clients and rental skate inventory (willing to train).
Responsible for keeping all areas of the facility clean and organized.
Maintaining a professional and organized demeanor when dealing with both internal and external guests and coworkers.
Adhere to all policies and procedures to ensure a safe work ensure.
Properly report and document incidents.
Have excellent working knowledge of the facility as a whole.

What You Bring to the Table:

High school degree, or equivalent training experience required.
Excellent customer service skills, especially in difficult situations.
Ability to recognize unsafe situations and respond accordingly.
Good written and verbal communication skills.
Mechanically inclined
Prior experience operating ice resurfacer strongly recommended, but not required (willing to train).
Must be able to lift 75 lbs. maximum with frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects weighing up to 40 lbs.
Willingness to obtain knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective safety operations.
CPR Certification preferred but not required. Ability to be certified after hire.
Ability to problem solve and react in a calm manner to stressful situations.
Ability to prioritize tasks and manage time effectively.
Ability to work flexible hours, including nights, weekends and holidays.
Ability to address, adapt to, and overcome challenges in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
Demonstrated aptitude for driving results
High attention to detail
Demonstrates Chicago Blackhawks core values of integrity, curiosity, empathy, collaboration, and originality.

About Us:

The Fifth Third Arena, Blackhawk Community Ice Rink, LLC, first opened its doors in November 2017 with a focus on ensuring the Chicago Blackhawks’ needs were met through equipment storage space, training rooms, a player’s lounge, weight room, two NHL-size ice rinks, and many other state-of-the-art amenities. The Fifth Third Arena Team is also passionately dedicated to giving back to the local community by providing access to multipurpose rooms, event spaces, program registrations, and drop-In admissions.

Furthering the Chicago Blackhawks mission to Reimagine the Potential of Hockey, the Fifth Third Arena is home year-round to hockey players of all ages and skill levels. They host annual Summer Hockey Camps, Learn to Skate lessons, Adult/Youth/AA Hockey Clubs, Rat Hockey, and many other options to make the Fifth Third Arena a one stop shop for every current OR future hockey player in Chicago.

The Fifth Third Arena, Blackhawk Community Ice Rink, LLC, is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity at all levels. All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply. All qualified applications will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, race, religion or religious creed, color, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, registered domestic partner status, age, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state, local law, ordinance, or regulation and will not be discriminated against on these bases.