Skate Sharpener- Seasonal (Winter)

City of Providence•Providence, RI

21h•$20•Onsite

About The Position

City of Providence Parks Department – City Center Rink City Center Rink is in the heart of downtown Providence between Biltmore and Burnside Park. It is one of the 120 city parks in Providence, including 12 downtown parks. During the winter season, The Providence Rink serves over 50,000 ice skating and ice bumper car patrons. It is the premier destination for visitors to explore our downtown parks and a staple in the community for outdoor activities. The City Center and Providence Rink is looking for a seasonal Skate Sharpener. The staff member will work under the supervision of assistant managers, programming supervisors and will report to the Director of Athletic and Event Facilities. Opportunities at the City Center are fun, fast paced and challenging. Skate sharpener should have experience in skate sharpening in a public facility or in a retail environment.

Requirements

1-2 years skate sharpening experience
Use of Blade Master Equipment and Sharpener
Experience maintaining a skate sharpening machine
May assist in training other staff to support sharpening as needed
Evening and weekend hours and holidays will be included
Experience with customer service in a public setting
Experience ice skating
Must be available during school vacation breaks 12/22/25-1/2/26 & 2/16/25-2/17/25

Responsibilities

Attend required training dates
Maintain all parks department rink public rental skates - over 500 skates
Sharpen customer skates
Sharpen skates at regular intervals
Clean and maintain skate sharpening machine
Keep detailed records of sharpening log using rink software platform
Must be able to use software provided. Training will be provided
Assist renting skates at rental window as needed when short staffed for shifts or during breaks.
Assist in training skate host staff on what to look for in damaged or unsafe skates
Monitoring the ice skating surface if asked
Work with skate host staff to keep skates organized and safe
Work with ticket selling staff to keep customer skates organized and deliver great customer service
Cleaning and sanitizing skates
Maintaining order of the skate rental room and surrounding area(s)
Assist in opening and closing of the rental room and skate sharpening room
Maintain a clean work space
Meeting high levels of customer service
Setup bumper car area and bumper cars when needed
Communicate to patrons about skating rink rules
Communicate with staff via radio
Visually watch ice skating rink for injuries or other challenges
Communicate clearly and positively with all customers and staff
Returning and renting skates, skate aids, and helmets
Other duties may be assigned