Ice Operations Rink Technician

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. 

Under the direction of the Director of Ice Operations, the Ice Operations Rink Technician is responsible for resurfacing the ice sheets between scheduled skating sessions and performing daily ice maintenance on the multiple rinks, along with the maintenance of all ice-resurfacing equipment.

This role will pay an hourly rate of $18.00 - $19.00.

Benefits for part-time roles: 401(k) savings plan and 401(k) matching.

This position will remain open until February 5, 2027.

Centene Community Ice Center is a state-of-the-art facility designed for hockey programming that is curated for all ages and skill levels. It houses three sheets of ice inside year-round and also features an outdoor rink for use in winter months, transforming into St. Louis Music Park in the summer months. It is the official practice facility for the St. Louis Blues of the National Hockey League (NHL) and serves as the home rink for Lindenwood University (NCAA DI). Alongside hockey development programs, the facility also offers freestyle skating and daily public skate sessions, providing a unique experience for locals to get on the ice.

• Safely operate the Olympia Ice Resurfacer to maintain the ice surface before, during, and after groups.
• Assist with the daily maintenance of all ice resurfacing equipment.
• Preform daily ice maintenance, including but not limited to building, grooming, and ice depths.
• Assist with yearly ice removal and installation.
• Assist with the installation and removal of hockey glass and dasherboards.
• Assist in the buffing and cleaning of rink glass
• Assist with overall general building maintenance.
• Assist with maintaining all hockey-related areas.
• Assist custodial staff with cleaning of locker rooms, emptying trash, sweeping floors, and other jobs as assigned.
• Perform general labor, including removing dasher walls and glass, setting tables and chairs, building stages, setting pipe and drape, detail cleaning, exterior maintenance, snow removal, painting, etc.
• Complete end-of-night duties when scheduled.
• Complete all required task lists and shift-related paperwork.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Ice Operations Director or Manager.

• High School diploma or GED is preferred.
• Experience operating an ice resurfacer is preferred.
• Ability to concentrate in high-stress, noisy game situations with promotions and thousands of people in attendance.
• Experience driving in tandem during ice cuts.
• Ability to lift heavy objects.
• Ability to work nights, weekends, and/or holidays as needed is required.
• Possess a valid driver’s license, possess a suitable driving history, and be insurable by our insurance carrier (without conditions).

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 our people, improves our service, and raises our excellence. 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.