Overview

The Ice Operations Technician will perform various tasks related to preventative facility maintenance, emergency repairs, and day-to-day ice operations. The Ice Operations Technician will also operate the Zamboni for ice maintenance as needed.

This role pays an hourly rate of $28.00-$34.00 CAD

Benefits for Part-Time roles: Pension matching.

This position will remain open until November 13, 2026.

Responsibilities

• Perform arena maintenance – Painting, drywall repairs, housekeeping, cleaning outside grounds, and various other tasks.
• Maintain and clean changeover equipment and areas.
• Adhere to all OVG policies and procedures, ensuring a safe facility.
• Perform all the duties outlined in a safe manner following established facility procedures, occupational health & safety rules, violence in the workplace policies, and W.C.B. regulations, i.e., WHMIS and T.D.G.
• Ensure staff complies with the requirements of the Occupational Health and Safety Act
• Keep detailed inventory of facility supplies.
• Communicate and work harmoniously with all other departments.
• Work closely with building engineers to ensure proper maintenance and performance of all equipment.
• Assists with overall daily operation and maintenance of the arena and all systems. This includes HVAC, sound, lighting, fire protection, life safety, workplace safety, communications, scoreboard, etc.
• Perform opening and closing procedures (unlocking/locking, daily checks, lights).
• Complete routine checks of equipment (i.e., forklifts, trucks, Zambonis, etc.).
• Maintain and clean the facility.
• Understand and use Microsoft Office, Micromain, and other required software.
• Recognize and respond quickly and effectively to all emergencies.
• Operate facility-specific equipment safely and efficiently (i.e., Zamboni, forklifts, snowplows, etc.).
• Helping with Ice Maintenance and Ice rentals when required
• Complete required paperwork for recordkeeping (i.e., incident reports)
• Ensure building entrances and exits and parking lots are clean, maintained, and free of snow and ice. (i.e., snow removal).
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of previous experience in facility setups and changeovers, including ice, conventions, concerts, trade shows, sporting events, etc.
• Working knowledge of operations equipment, including staging, audiovisual, lighting, truss, rigging, small equipment tools, pallet jacks, forklifts, ice resurfacers, edgers, etc., is desired.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills, detail-oriented, with the ability to handle multiple assignments.
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule including early mornings, days, evenings, overnights, weekends, holidays, extended (long) workdays, and extended numbers of days.
• Ability to use a computer and learn various software programs.
• Ability to walk for extended periods of time
• Must have a valid WHIMIS ticket or be willing to obtain it within the first 3 months of employment.
• Must have a valid First Aid ticket and be trained in CPR and AEDs or be willing to obtain them in the first 3 months of employment.
• Must have a valid Refrigeration Safety Awareness certificate or higher or be willing to obtain one in the first 3 months of employment.
• Ability to use an ice resurfacer (Zamboni) and perform maintenance to arena ice is desired.
• Ability to use power tools in a safe manner.
• Have a valid driver’s license.
• Must be able to work as part of a team.