Ice Technician, Lee and Penny Anderson Arena

OVERVIEW

The University of St. Thomas invites qualified candidates to apply for an Ice Technician for the brand new Lee and Penny Anderson Arena within the department of Intercollegiate Athletics.

 

The University of St. Thomas embraces belonging and equal opportunity for all. Our convictions of dignity, diversity and personal attention call us to embody and champion an inclusive environment.  The University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer (EEO).  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, status as a protected veteran, or other protected characteristic.  This commitment to inclusion and equal opportunity is consistent with our mission: Inspired by Catholic intellectual tradition, the University of St. Thomas educates students to be morally responsible leaders who think critically, act wisely, and work skillfully to advance the common good.  A successful candidate will possess a commitment to the ideals of this mission.

 

JOIN OUR COMMUNITY

The University of St. Thomas offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits program, which includes:

• Up to 100% tuition remission for employees and dependents upon eligibility
• Up to 50% tuition remission for spouses upon eligibility
• A generous Employer retirement contribution of 9.4% of annual salary upon eligibility
• Medical, dental, and vision options
• Employer-paid disability, life, and AD&D benefits

Salary Range: $25.00 to $28.00/hr

 

The University of St. Thomas has provided a salary range that represents its good faith estimate of what the University may pay for the position at the time of posting. The specific salary offered will be determined based on factors such as the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget, internal salary equity considerations, and available market information.

 

JOB SUMMARY

The Ice Technician is responsible for the preparation, maintenance, and quality control of multiple ice sheets in the Lee and Penny Anderson Arena, including the Tommie Ice Plex (auxiliary hockey rink). This role ensures optimal ice conditions that meet or exceed NCAA and sport specific performance standards. The ideal candidate is experienced in ice resurfacing, equipment maintenance, ice plant monitoring and maintenance, ice making and removal operations, dasher board installation-removal-maintenance, and ice resurfacing machine operation and maintenance, with a strong understanding of the demands of high-performance environments. The position plays a key role in the safe, clean, and welcoming environment of the facility for all patrons and staff while upholding high customer service standards and pursuing operational excellence.

 

This position requires a mix of creativity, analytical thinking, and effective communication to succeed in a fast-paced environment. It offers a fantastic opportunity to combine a passion for sports, event execution, and personnel/facility management with skills in ice rink operations, managing/training staff, customer service, and facility operations. The Ice Technician will work with the Operations Manager and Supervisor to develop facility policies, staff scheduling plans, provide feedback on facility use schedules (which includes intercollegiate athletics, youth ice hockey, public skating, various external events, etc.), develop and execute equipment maintenance schedules, and play a key role with the overall operating plan of the Lee and Penny Anderson Arena.

 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Ice Maintenance, Ice Preparation, and Quality Control:

• Prepare and maintain competition quality ice surfaces for practices, games, and special events.
• Operate and maintain ice resurfacing equipment before, during, and after events.
• Conduct regular ice quality control and temperature checks; adjust and refine refrigeration system functionality as needed.
• Maintain consistent ice hardness, temperature, and surface smoothness for optimal performance during athletic competitions.
• Participate in the installation/removal of ice surfaces ensuring appropriate rink markings, logos, and goal crease areas according to NCAA requirements.

Facility and Equipment Maintenance:

• Conduct daily checks and preventative maintenance on all ice-related machinery and support equipment including ice resurfacing machines, ice edgers, dasher boards, and rink glass.
• Maintain tools, storage areas, dasher boards, glass, goal nets, safety nets, and other rink components in a safe and functional condition at all times.
• Regularly inspect ice plant and compressor room to ensure overall