Athletic Maintenance Zamboni Tech, 2nd Shift Split 2:30pm-11pm, Tuesday-Saturday

Boston College • Newton, MA

1d • $34 - $37 • Onsite

About The Position

Boston College is seeking an experienced and energetic athletic maintenance staff member to report to the Manager, Athletic Maintenance and the Supervisor, Arena. The role is responsible for providing clean and safe athletic facilities and playing surfaces for Boston College, Boston College Athletics, and the public. The applicant must possess strong skills in reading diagrams, written and verbal communication, and the ability to work effectively with colleagues, university members, and vendors on projects with sensitive timelines. The position requires the ability to work in extreme cold and hot weather.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of working experience operating an ice resurfacing machine.
• Experience operating the Zamboni 552 in game situations with two ice resurfacing machines operating simultaneously.
• Working knowledge of daily maintenance of ice resurfacers and ability to complete tasks quickly and safely.
• Demonstrated knowledge of operation of ice field refrigeration equipment including monitoring, troubleshooting and related safety procedures.
• Experience required in ice making, blade changing, ice painting, edging, ice leveling and dasher board maintenance and cleaning.
• Working knowledge of refrigeration systems.
• Experience working with mowers and other landscaping equipment.
• Experience in NCAA basketball game operations including installing the portable floor, assembly or disassembly of dasher boards hardwood floor maintenance, game set up and clean up.
• Experience in operation of various groundskeeping equipment.
• Strong mechanical skills and troubleshooting skills are highly preferred.

Nice To Haves

• Ice rink maintenance and operations with NCAA or professional level arena experience preferred.
• Strong skills in reading diagrams as well as written and verbal communication.
• Proven ability to work and communicate well with other Athletic Maintenance staff and other University members.
• Ability to work on their own and others on projects and tasks with sensitive timelines.
• Ability to work in extreme cold and hot weather.

Responsibilities

• Operating an ice resurfacing machine, including the Zamboni 552 in game situations with two machines operating simultaneously.
• Performing daily maintenance of ice resurfacers and completing tasks quickly and safely.
• Monitoring, troubleshooting, and ensuring safety procedures for ice field refrigeration equipment.
• Maintaining natural grass surfaces, synthetic playing surfaces, stadium grounds, surrounding landscapes, walks, parking lots, and planting beds.
• Maintaining outdoor and indoor recreational areas, including tennis and basketball courts.
• Performing arena maintenance, including rink and basketball floor upkeep, and various function setup and breakdown.
• Supporting University events such as commencement, Masses, tailgating events, alumni weekends, concerts, and other functions.
• Performing daily tasks including: trashing, blowing, mowing, string trimming, field painting, sweeping, raking, shoveling, tamping, carrying 50lbs bags or other material over long distances, measuring, cleaning, climbing ladders, light mechanics, performing tasks on ice and slippery surfaces, and general maintenance work.
• Safely operating Zamboni’s, golf carts, Toolcats, skid steers, mowers, blowers, utility vehicles, forklifts, and other turf and rink related equipment.

Benefits

• Tuition remission for Employees
• Tuition remission for Spouses and Children who meet eligibility requirements
• Generous Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Low-Cost Life Insurance
• Eligibility for both University-Funded 401k and Employer-Sponsored 403b Retirement Plans
• Paid Holidays Annually
• Generous Sick and Vacation Pay

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed