Ice Maintenance Technician | Part-Time | Rio Rancho Events Center

Ice Maintenance Technician | Part-Time | Rio Rancho Events Center

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.

Position Summary

The Ice Maintenance Technician will perform general labor duties as assigned. Duties include but are not limited to building conversions for various events and familiarity with all aspects of facility operations and maintenance in addition to ice making, ice maintenance, and repair.

This role pays an hourly rate of $17.00 - $21.00.

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

This position will remain open until December 31, 2026.

About the Venue

Rio Rancho Events Center is a 7,000-seat multi-purpose arena in Rio Rancho, New Mexico, a city located near Albuquerque. The arena is located near the intersection of Unser Boulevard and Paseo del Volcan. It is part of a larger "City Center" project, which also includes a new city hall. The multipurpose facility can host concert settings in various capacities, including hockey, basketball, indoor football, family shows, rodeos, trade shows, and flexible setups to accommodate any event.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for occasional maintenance and repair of rink equipment to include, but not limited to: Zamboni, dasher system, subfloor, tempered glass, acrylic glass, safety netting, Jet Ice systems, edgers, goal nets, etc.
• Work with the facilities department to provide optimal ice conditions for all ice events.
• Help oversee aspects of ice installation and removal.
• Assist the operations department to expedite event conversions.
• Responsible for maintaining a quality Ice Sheet during events in a punctual manner.
• Responsible for opening and closing the Rink on time and according to schedule.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working in ice rink maintenance, conversions, or a hockey facility is preferred.
• Ability to operate a Zamboni Ice Resurfacing machine is preferred.
• Strong understanding of OSHA rules and regulations.
• Must be comfortable working in very cold or very hot conditions for long periods of time.
• Ability to adhere to building policies and event requirements.
• Ability to read and follow verbal and written instructions as well.
• Must be able to communicate effectively with others.
• Must be able to work long irregular hours to include nights, weekends, and holidays.

Strengthened by our Differences. United to Make a Difference

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.