Ice Rink Technician Salary $17.00 - $19.00 Hourly Location: Boise, ID Job Type: Temporary - Up to 19 Hours Job Number: 23-07508 Department: Parks & Recreation Opening Date: 03/05/2026 Closing Date: 3/26/2026 12:00 PM Mountain
Description The Ice Rink Technician performs ice maintenance duties by operating an ice resurfacing machine (Zamboni) and completing routine maintenance and minor repairs on the equipment. This position helps maintain safe and functional ice surfaces for facility users.
Responsibilities • Operate an ice resurfacing machine (Zamboni) • Complete routine maintenance and minor repairs on the equipment • Maintain safe and functional ice surfaces for facility users • Upkeep of surrounding facilities, including cleaning locker rooms, restrooms, and other assigned areas within the facility • Applicants must be 19 years of age or older and this position is designated as At-Will
Essential Functions • Assists in the maintenance of ice resurfacing machines, including cleaning, changing blades, greasing parts and battery upkeep • Drives and fills water tanks on the machine as needed for ice cuts • Logs information about ice cuts • Drives Zamboni to perform ice maintenance, including resurfacing • Maintains, cleans and repairs ice arena and related property • Keeps ice events on schedule • Maintains inventory and orders supplies • Attends and participates in staff meetings, trainings and orientations • Performs other duties as assigned
Nothing in this job description restricts managements right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this position at any time.
Requirements
Education and Training
High school diploma or equivalent and one year of experience in ice facility maintenance and operations Knowledge of: • Cleaning chemicals and floor equipment • Repairs to equipment and facilities • Computer usage including related software Ability to: • Operate light, medium and heavy power equipment safely • Guide, train and oversee maintenance staff • Enforce compliance with all regulations, standards and guidelines • Demonstrate consistently high ethical standards • Communicate effectively in the English language at a level necessary for efficient job performance • Perform all essential functions as assigned by an authorized employee, supervisor and/or manager with or without reasonable accommodation
Licensing and Other Requirements
Valid state-issued driver's license Individuals must be capable of operating vehicles safely and have an acceptable driving record
Preferred Qualifications
One or more years of experience working in an ice rink is preferred
Working Conditions
The physical effort characteristics and working environment described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Physical Efforts • Frequently lifting/carrying up to 10 pounds • Occasionally lifting/carrying up to 50 pounds • Occasionally pushing/pulling up to 100 pounds • Moderate and occasionally very loud noise level • Sensory ability to talk, hear and touch • Close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision and depth perception • Employees will sit, stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach, grasp, climb and balance • Hand/finger dexterity
Working Environment • Inside conditions, outdoor weather conditions, extreme temperatures, in wet and humid conditions, areas of dust, odors, mist and gases or other airborne matter • Mechanical and electrical hazards, work in/at heights and confined spaces • Protected exposure to infectious bacteria, bodily fluids and chemicals • Works nights, weekends and holidays
Benefits This position is a 19-Hour Temporary position. All temporary part-time employees working less than an average of 19-hours per week are not currently eligible for benefits. 4-Month Temporary employees working an average of 40-hours per week will accrue personal leave which can be used during employment. 8-Month Seasonal employees working over an average of 30-hours per week are eligible for medical coverage. 9-Month Temporary employees are eligible for PERSI retirement benefits.