Maintenance Engineer

The Florida Panthers•Coral Springs, FL

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The Florida Panthers Ice Den is seeking a reliable, hands-on Ice Den Building Engineer to support its Facilities / Engineering team at the Coral Springs facility. This full-time role is responsible for maintaining, monitoring, and troubleshooting building systems—including HVAC, plumbing, mechanical, and ice plant/refrigeration equipment—to keep the facility operating safely and reliably for programs, events, and daily operations. The position works in a fast-paced venue environment whose schedule is tied to public skate sessions, hockey programs, concerts, and other live events. The employee may work in cold rink areas, mechanical and equipment rooms, and varying interior and exterior conditions. Flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, are required as needed around the event and program schedule.

Requirements

1–3+ years of experience in building/facility engineering, maintenance, or a related mechanical trade.
Basic working knowledge of HVAC, plumbing, and general mechanical systems.
Ability to read basic work orders, equipment manuals, and safety data sheets (SDS).
Comfort working with hand and power tools, ladders, and basic diagnostic equipment.
Strong attention to detail and willingness to learn facility-specific systems.
Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays around the event/program schedule.
Physical ability to stand, climb, bend, kneel, and regularly lift up to 50 lbs.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Must be able to pass a background check.

Nice To Haves

Venue, arena, or ice rink experience.
Familiarity with refrigeration or ice plant systems.
Trade coursework or certification.

Responsibilities

Perform routine rounds and inspect mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems throughout the facility.
Monitor and support the ice plant/refrigeration system, including compressors, pumps, and related controls, escalating issues to senior engineering staff as needed.
Respond to basic HVAC, plumbing, and mechanical service calls; perform minor repairs and preventive maintenance.
Complete assigned work orders and accurately document completed maintenance tasks.
Assist with setup and breakdown of building systems and equipment for scheduled events, public skate sessions, and hockey programs.
Monitor building automation/control systems and report anomalies or alarms to the appropriate supervisor.
Support other trades, including electrical, painting, and general maintenance, with basic tasks as directed.
Follow safety protocols and lockout/tagout procedures when working on mechanical or electrical equipment.
Maintain a clean, organized, and safe mechanical/engineering work environment.
Respond to urgent facility issues during scheduled shifts, including evenings, weekends, and event-driven schedules.