Lead Ice Technician | Part-Time | PeoplesBank Arena

Oak View Group (OVG) is the global leader in premium live entertainment infrastructure and services with a platform spanning venue development and end-to-end capabilities across venue management hospitality and sponsorship sales. Founded in 2015 the company serves a collection of seven world-class owned venues and a client roster of the most iconic arenas stadiums convention centers music festivals performing arts centers and cultural institutions spanning four continents.

The Lead Ice Technician is responsible for maintaining ice quality to NHL standards through scheduled resurfacing event conversions and ensuring the rink and all related equipment are safe and operational. Additional duties include other assigned ice maintenance tasks including but not limited to the installation and deconstruction of the hockey ice surface.

This role pays an hourly rate of $30.33

Benefits for Part-Time roles: 401(k) Savings Plan 401(k) matching.

This position will remain open until September 18 2026.

PeoplesBank Arena is also home to the AHLs Hartford Wolf Pack the primary developmental affiliate of the New York Rangers. PeoplesBank Arena entertains millions of visitors annually with a variety of concerts family shows and ice-skating spectaculars throughout the season. The venue has played host to an extraordinary roster of world-renowned artists including Sabrina Carpenter Andrea Bocelli Bad Bunny Nicki Minaj Taylor Swift Justin Timberlake Bruce Springsteen Billy Joel Pearl Jam and many others.

PeoplesBank Arena will continue to be the center of sports and entertainment for Hartford and the State of Connecticut for years to come.

• Perform general labor and support tasks as assigned
• Install and maintain ice including freezing the ice floor painting base colors lines and logos and building up and leveling the ice sheet and overall ice quality
• Operate Zamboni or Olympia resurfacer during games practices and other ice-related events
• Monitor and maintain ice quality by removing debris checking depth and performing scrapes
• Set up maintain and repair rink infrastructure such as ice dams dashers glass and hockey nets as needed and during events
• Work with Facilities to inspect and repair equipment including Zamboni dasher boards glass safety netting edgers resurfacer blades and goal frames exercising adequate judgment to ensure completion of tasks as assigned
• Assist in cleaning up ice before and after events and setting up the game day ice crew area and with ice installation/removal and event conversions
• Monitor all refrigeration equipment keep necessary records and logbooks on equipment and inform the Ice Operations Manager if systems or equipment is malfunctioning
• Maintain compliance with building safety and operational policies
• Perform other duties as required to support events and operations

• Experience operating Zamboni or Olympia resurfacers
• Comfortable in front of large crowds
• Comfortable operating Resurfacer with intermission rider
• Valid Drivers License
• 2 years experience operating ice resurfacing equipment preferred
• Previous experience with ice edger and forklift equipment preferred
• Must be able to take both verbal and written direction
• Ability to lift and carry heavy objects on a frequent basis
• Ability to stand on feet for up to 8 hours at a time kneel stoop climb stair and reach/lift above head in conjunction with ice maintenance tasks

At OVG we understand that to continue positively disrupting the sports and live entertainment industry we need a diverse team to help us do it. We also believe that inclusivity drives innovation strengthens ourpeople improves ourservice and raises ourexcellence. Our success is rooted in creating environments that reflect and celebrate the diverse communities in which we operate and serve and this is the reason we are committed to amplifying voices from all different backgrounds.

Oak View Group is committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis (protected class) including but not limited to veteran status uniform service member status race color religion sex national origin age physical or mental disability genetic information or any other protected class under federal state or local law.