Ice Technician

ASM Global • Stockton, CA

4d • 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-level ice for Thunder games and practices and other ice events. The technician operates the ice resurfacer, monitors refrigeration equipment, and supports event operations in converting the multipurpose arena between hockey and events such as concerts, rodeo, and family shows.

The position includes ice resurfacing and maintenance, monitoring ice-making and refrigeration systems, assisting with seasonal ice installation and removal, setting up and removing rink components, and supporting event conversions. The technician also maintains ice-care equipment and work areas, follows arena safety procedures, and coordinates with hockey operations, engineering, event managers, and production crews.

Hours vary with the event calendar. Peak workloads occur during hockey season (roughly October through April, plus playoffs), preseason ice installation, and busy event periods. Reduced hours are possible in the off-season. Late-night hours and extended shifts are common on game days and during building conversions. 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 hockey 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.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States.

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, meeting FCPHL quality standards.
• Scrape, edge, flood, and remove debris from the ice to maintain a smooth, safe, consistent surface.
• Measure and record ice thickness, temperature, and surface conditions, and make adjustments as needed.
• Maintain accurate ice schedules and complete resurfacing on time for puck drops, intermissions, and event start times.
• Resurface the ice between periods in front of live crowds professionally, quickly, and safely.
• Monitor refrigeration and ice-making equipment, including chillers, pumps, and associated controls, and immediately report abnormal readings or malfunctions.
• Maintain daily logs of equipment performance, temperatures, and pressures.
• Assist with preventive maintenance and follow lockout/tagout, refrigerant-handling, and 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 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 maintenance on the resurfacer, edgers, blades, hand tools, and ice-care equipment; handle 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.

What This Job Offers

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