Ice Arena Maintenance

Gilmour Academy is accepting applications for an immediate opening for Nights and Weekends Ice Arena Maintenance Technician. The ideal candidate will be able to:

• Respond to customer questions.
• Maintain the building; clean restrooms & locker rooms; ensures building is cleanly
• Maintain temperature of ice and facility areas as agreed upon by management; ensure compressors and mechanical systems are operating properly.
• Maintain ice resurfacing equipment; re-charges batteries; maintains records;
• Monitors building and cleaning supplies; informs Managers and Supervisors of supply needs.
• Maintains and operates equipment; performs limited carpentry and repair work.
• Opens and closes ice skating rink; sharpens ice skates; replaces skate laces.
• Possess the knowledge and ability to perform basic electrical, carpentry, and plumbing tasks.
• Operates ice resurfacing equipment; ensures ice is smooth for figure skating, hockey, and public skating.
• Set-up and take down tables, chairs, and other equipment for activities and meetings; returns furniture and equipment to storage areas after use; moves office furniture and building equipment.

The successful candidate must have a proven record demonstrating active listening skills, effective problem-solving skills, the ability to ensure customer service requests and regular ice operations are made correctly and in a timely manner; operating the Ice Resurfacer and other maintenance equipment in a safe manner, and promoting constructive public relations through positive interactions with staff, students, parents, and the public. Demonstrates responsible, professional attitude and behaviors. Follows state and local building regulations and OSHA safety standards. The individual is required to climb ladders, scaffolds, and stairs. Must be capable of lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling various supplies and materials up to a maximum of 80 pounds. Work is frequently performed in the ice arena and outdoors during all types of weather. Regular requirement to stand, reach, stretch with hands and arms, crouch, stoop, kneel and climb. Rotating weekend coverage is required.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or the equivalent.

• Valid Ohio driver’s license.

• Basic knowledge of the use of hand tools and equipment.

• Required to complete a background check through the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation fingerprint report in conformity with State of Ohio Law.

• Excellent work ethic and ability to work independently.

• Ability to lift 80 pounds.