Summary

During Blue Jackets home games, the Ice Crew keeps the ice in prime condition during breaks in play, intermissions, and prior to overtime periods.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Snow removal, ice maintenance, rink maintenance and other tasks prior to and throughout the game
Meet and greet fans as they enter Nationwide Arena, interact with fans following warm-ups and help execute on-ice contests.
Assist with postgame on-ice activities and promotions
Make appearances in the community on a volunteer basis.
Must be available for at least 50% of home games, both weekday and weekend dates throughout the entire season.

*Some duties may be subject to change based off National Hockey League health guidelines*

Competencies

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

Communications - Expresses ideas and thoughts verbally; expresses ideas and thoughts in written form; exhibits good listening and comprehension; keeps others adequately informed; selects and uses appropriate communication methods.
Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; gives and welcomes feedback; contributes to building a positive team spirit; puts success of team above own interests; able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; supports everyone's efforts to succeed.
Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time; ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; arrives at meetings and appointments on time.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

Less than high school education; or up to one month related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Must be able to skate well enough to perform ice cleaning duties in a timely manner.
Must be 18 years or older by September 1, 2022.
Proof of COVID Vaccination required.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The employee must be able to ice skate well enough to perform on-ice tasks safely, within the time provided; possess the ability to turn, stop, bend over and lift small items while in ice skates; and use light work equipment while performing the duties of their job.
While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to walk; sit and climb or balance. The employee is occasionally required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision and depth perception.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.

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