Cheel Arena Maintenance Worker

Clarkson University•Potsdam, NY

10h•Onsite

About The Position

This is a 12-month position for a Cheel Arena Maintenance Worker. The role involves general knowledge of arena operations and equipment, serving in a working/supervisory capacity when the arena offices are closed, and interacting with a diverse customer base including students, staff, faculty, and the general public. The position participates in a variety of maintenance, improvement, and custodial duties within the Cheel Center/Arena, with a specific focus on maintaining the ice surface. This includes operating specialized equipment like the Zamboni and edger, as well as performing painting and other maintenance tasks using power tools and equipment.

Requirements

High School Diploma
Possess some mechanical sense and ability to work with power tools
Must possess good communication skills
Must be able to work independently or within a team environment
Must be able to pick-up 50 pounds
Knowledge of the methods, materials, tools, equipment, occupational hazards and safety precautions of ice arena maintenance
Must be motivated to learn new skills (ice resurfacing, ice edging) that are essential for successful rink operation
Must possess basic computer skills
Ability to establish priorities, work independently and proceed with objectives with limited supervision
Ability to read technical manuals and drawings
Demonstrated commitment to diversity and inclusion
All staff has a statutory responsibility to take reasonable care of themselves, others and the environment and to prevent harm by their acts or omissions.
All staff is therefore required to adhere to the University’s Health, Safety, and Environmental Policy & Procedures.
Ensures that all safety procedures are known and awareness of what to do in an emergency.
Ensures all company polices, including Health & Safety and service standards are adhered to by all Box Office employees/staff in all areas and recommend appropriate actions as necessary.
Complies with any other reasonable duties as required by the Associate Athletic Director.

Nice To Haves

1 Season of experience driving Zamboni

Responsibilities

Supervision of Arena during all ice rentals/Intramurals after arena office is closed
Assist in supervision of all set-up for events
Maintain ice surface to highest extent by insuring clean safe conditions [edge, spud and shave /flood ice, take ice measurements, evaluate boards/glass/netting]
Prepare surface to whitewash, install all ice, lines/logo’s
Blow out and inspect electric motors monthly
Perform daily, weekly, monthly, semi-annually and annual maintenance as described in the Zamboni Maintenance Manual
Operate Zamboni [heavy equipment] in safe condition, change blades weekly, maintain battery levels, recognize and trouble shoot potential mechanical problems that may arise through operation
Perform maintenance in Cheel Center/Arena that may include painting, minor repair and improvements
Assist in opening/closing of facility and assist in energy management
Cleaning responsibilities include all area’s in arena and related area’s to the highest standard
Provide supervision/support/guidance to all students workers on daily basis
Maintain inventory of all tools, cleaning supplies, paint and parts for arena
Assist custodians in Cheel Center when needed
Report/Call all injuries to students, spectators, rental groups to campus safety and leave pertinent information for Director to facility
May be required to sharpen skates or repair when needed
Perform other duties incidental to the work described here in
Performance of above duties require you to be at work
Assist with other projects and initiatives as assigned