Overview

Ice Crew will perform general labor duties as assigned. Duties included but not limited to building conversions for various events, familiarity with all aspects of facility operations and maintenance in addition to ice making, ice maintenance and repair.

This position is based at the PPL Center. PPL Center is a state-of-the-art multipurpose venue in downtown Allentown, PA. The arena seats more than 10,000 for concerts and more than 8,500 for Lehigh Valley Phantoms professional hockey games, making it the region's largest events venue. THe amenities-packed PPL Center, which includes more than 50 premium spaces (suites, loges, party areas) depending on the event, will host more than 150 events each year, offering something for everyone, including the Phantoms, the AHL affiliate to the NHL Philadelphia Flyers, concerts, family shows, trade shows, youth sports, high school and collegiate events, Disney on Ice, conferences, graduations and many more events. PPL Center is currently the main catalyst to the revitalization and growth of downtown Allentown. You can learn more about our venue here: http://www.pplcenter.com/

This role will pay an hourly wage of $13 to $15.00. 

For PT roles: Benefits: 401(k) savings plan and 401(k) matching.

job expires 4/30/2024

Responsibilities

• Responsible for occasional maintenance and repair of rink equipment to include, but not limited to: Zamboni, dasher system, subfloor, tempered glass, acrylic glass, safety netting, Jet Ice systems, edgers, goal nets, etc.
• Work with the facilities department to provide optimal ice conditions for all ice events.
• Oversee aspects of ice installation and removal.
• Assist operations department to expedite event conversions.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Must be able to use power tools
• Solid understanding of OSHA rules and regulations
• Must be comfortable working in very cold or very hot conditions for long periods of time
• Must be able to stand, bend and stoop for long periods of time
• Must be able to climb stairs/ladder
• Ability to adhere to building policies and event requirements
• Ability to read and follow verbal and written instructions as well as communicate effectively with other in both oral and written form
• Must be able to work long irregular hours to include nights, weekends, and holidays