Ice Rink Operator - Part-time

About Us

The Fessenden School is an all-boys independent day and boarding school serving 540 students in Pre-Kindergarten through 9th Grade from all over the world. The School’s mission is to cultivate each boy’s talents and develop in balance his character, mind, and body in an inclusive and joyful community. For over a century, Fessenden has offered state-of-the-art facilities, curriculum, and programs specifically designed to meet the educational needs of boys.

About the Role

The Rink Operator is a part-time, seasonal position that includes nights and weekends during hockey season (August to April). The Ice Rink Operator oversees the day-to-day operations of the ice arena, including cleaning and driving the Zamboni Ice Resurfacer. The compensation range for this position is $19.00 - $20.00 per hour.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a quality sheet of ice
• Safely and efficiently drive the Zamboni Ice Resurfacer
• Handle daily activities, keeping on schedule
• Run the skate shop, including skate sharpening
• Maintain the arena’s cleanliness to optimal levels
• Exhibit superior customer service skills
• Perform other related duties as directed by the Rink Manager

Requirements

• Valid Driver's License
• Knowledge of workplace safety procedures
• Ability to maintain professional demeanor in high-stress situations
• Successful criminal background check and pre-employment physical examination

Preferred Qualifications

• US Ice Rink or ISI Certification

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.

• Regularly walk, talk, stand, sit, and reach during shift
• Occasionally bend, kneel, stoop, climb, and crawl
• Occasionally push, pull, lift, or carry items weighing 30 to 50 lbs or more
• Manual dexterity, auditory and visual skills, and the ability to follow written and oral instructions and procedures
• Visual acuity to operate motor vehicles and/or heavy equipment
• Subject to environmental conditions with activities inside and outside, including cold temperatures typically below 32 degrees for periods of more than one hour
• Subject to sufficient noise that requires shouting to be heard above the ambient noise level
• Subject to vibrations and hazards, including proximity to moving mechanical parts, moving vehicles, electrical current, working on scaffolding and high places, exposure to high heat, or exposure to chemicals

Pay

$19.00 - $20.00 hourly

Schedule

Part-time, seasonal (August to April), including nights and weekends during hockey season.