Ice Technician

Legends Global•Stockton, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Ice Technician is responsible for the quality, safety, and upkeep of the ice surface at the Stockton Complex. The role provides professional-quality ice for Thunder games, practices, and other ice events. The technician operates the ice resurfacer, monitors refrigeration equipment, and works with event operations staff to convert the multipurpose arena between hockey and events such as concerts, rodeos, and family shows. The position also supports seasonal ice installation and removal, rink setup and conversions, equipment inspection and routine maintenance, and general facility safety. Hours vary with the event calendar, with peak workloads during hockey season, playoffs, preseason ice installation, and busy event periods. Reduced hours may be possible during the off-season. The hourly pay rate is $22.00.

Requirements

Ability to operate an ice resurfacer safely; prior experience is preferred.
Ability to follow verbal and written directions and work well on a team.
Valid California driver's license and a clean driving record.
Willingness to work nights, weekends, holidays, and varying schedules around games, playoffs, and other events.
Strong mechanical aptitude and attention to detail.
Comfort working in front of large crowds and in a fast-paced game environment.
Must be at least 18 years of age and authorized to work in the United States.
Ability to stand, walk, kneel, stoop, and climb for extended periods, up to 8 hours or longer on event days.
Frequently lift and carry objects up to 50 pounds, with assistance for heavier items.
Ability to work in cold ice-surface conditions and warm outdoor conditions during loading and ice-related tasks.
Ability to work around noise, crowds, moving equipment, and event lighting.
Wear required personal protective equipment, including appropriate footwear, gloves, and hearing protection when necessary.
Availability for late-night hours and extended shifts, which are common during game days and building conversions.

Nice To Haves

Two or more years of ice-maintenance experience at an arena, rink, or similar facility, ideally at a professional or collegiate hockey venue.
Experience installing, painting, and removing ice on a multipurpose arena floor.
Knowledge of refrigeration systems and ice plant operation.
Experience with ice edgers, forklifts, or other powered equipment; certification is a plus.
Refrigeration safety awareness certificate, or willingness to obtain one within the first 90 days.
Basic carpentry, welding, or general maintenance skills.
Bilingual in English and Spanish.

Responsibilities

Operate the ice resurfacer before games, between periods, and during practices, skates, and community ice events in accordance with FCPHL quality standards.
Scrape, edge, flood, and remove debris from the ice to maintain a smooth, safe, and consistent surface.
Measure and record ice thickness, temperature, and surface conditions, making adjustments as needed.
Maintain accurate ice schedules and complete resurfacing on time for games, intermissions, and other events.
Perform between-period resurfacing in front of live crowds with professionalism, speed, and safety.
Monitor refrigeration and ice-making equipment, including chillers, pumps, and controls; promptly report abnormal readings or malfunctions.
Keep daily logs of equipment performance, temperatures, and pressures.
Assist with preventive maintenance and follow lockout/tagout, refrigerant-handling, and other safety procedures.
Assist with seasonal ice installation, including building and freezing the ice floor and painting base coats, lines, face-off circles, and logos; assist with end-of-season ice removal.
Set up, adjust, and remove dasher boards, glass, ice dams, player benches, penalty boxes, nets, safety netting, and other rink components.
Support conversions between hockey and other events, including protecting, covering, or removing the ice according to event requirements.
Prepare and maintain the game-day ice crew area, supplies, and equipment.
Coordinate with hockey operations, equipment staff, building engineering, event managers, and production crews to meet event timelines.
Inspect and perform routine daily and weekly maintenance on the resurfacer, edgers, blades, hand tools, and ice-care equipment; complete minor repairs and report larger issues.
Inspect boards, glass, netting, and goal frames and promptly report damage.
Keep ice areas, tunnels, and storage areas clean, organized, and safe.
Follow arena safety, emergency, and operating policies; assist with spill response and incident reporting.
Perform other duties as assigned to support events and operations.