Part-Time - Rink Technician - Ford Ice Bellevue

Job Title: Rink Technician/Zamboni Operator, Ford Ice Centers

Department: Operations

Job Reports To: Director of Operations

Status: Non-Exempt

Major Responsibilities/Activities:

• Participates in the maintenance, repair, and cleaning of the facilities, grounds and equipment for operations at either Ford Ice Center.
• Participate in set-up and disassembly of hockey glass, dasher boards, party rooms, locker rooms and other event related equipment
• Preventative maintenance and repair of facility
• Perform pre/post event inspections and document with completed checklists
• Perform cleaning and maintenance on operations department equipment, keep work areas and equipment organized and functional
• Prepare ice for all practices, games and other ice events. Duties include: removing debris; checking ice depth; scraping, edging and resurfacing ice.
• Respond to radio calls from various departments, requiring the attention of the technician
• Meet and/or oversee contractors working in the facility as needed, under the direction of Operations Manager

Minimum Requirements:

• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Ability to read and write and to follow written and oral instructions and complete standardized checklist forms
• 2 years experience operating a zamboni preferred, but will train the right candidate
• As a condition of employment, qualified applicant will be subject to a background check, including driving history and character references.
• Possess a valid driver’s license, possess a suitable driving history and be insurable by our insurance carrier (without conditions).

Physical Requirements and Work Conditions:

• Good physical condition and health, sufficient strength and stamina needed for heavy, awkward and repeated lifting of up to 75 pounds, capable of performing heavy manual labor for extended period
• Ability to work irregular hours including nights, weekends and holidays
• Ability to climb portable and fixed ladders, accessing remote areas of the facility, working with hand and power tools, communicating via portable radio, reading and comprehending blueprints and drawings
• Ability to work with and around water and ice and to work at or below freezing temperatures for extended periods of time

Equipment Used:

• Ice re-surfacers, ice edgers, and all other ice maintenance equipment
• PC and other general office equipment
• Various power and hand tools
• Forklift, scissor lifts, boom lifts, motor vehicle (company truck), and other light duty machinery

Equal Opportunity Employer: Nashville Predators is an equal opportunity employer. The organization does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, or disability status, genetic information, or any other applicable federal or state protected classification. The organization celebrates diversity and is committed to an inclusive environment for all employees.

In order to ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by the Americans with Disabilities Act, as amended, applicants that require accommodation in the job application process may contact Margie Horwitz at [email protected] to request an accommodation.

Employee Signature: ___________________________________ Date ___________________

Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Employee will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instruction or assignments.

Preds Perks: | In addition to medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, all full-time employees of the Nashville Predators and entities are eligible for Preds Perks. These currently include the following: Competitive pay, referral bonuses, 401K eligibility, priority access to event presales, tickets to events (when available), Nashville Locker Room (pro shop) discount, premium pay for overnight shifts, 19+ days of paid time off each year, Ford Ice Center programming discount, on demand pay, and bonus potential.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Nashville Predators is an equal opportunity employer. The organization does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, or disability status, genetic information, or any other applicable federal or state protected classification. The organization celebrates diversity and is committed to an inclusive environment for all employees. In order to ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by the Americans with Disabilities Act, as amended, applicants that require accommodation in the job application process may contact Margie Horwitz at [email protected] to request an accommodation.