NOW HIRING Ice Rink Technicians (FT and PT) for the 2024-25 Season for our ice rink in West Palm Beach, Florida.
The Ben Palm Beach, an Autograph Collection Hotel, is presenting Winter Wonderland at The Ben. South Florida's first and only outdoor real ice holiday skating rink will feature VIP bar areas, luxury retail chalets, and curated culinary delights by the Hotel's master chef.
Ice-America is proud to produce the ice rink at The Ben, and we are currently hiring both full time and part time Ice Rink Technicians for this luxurious location. Skaters and non-skaters alike are encouraged to apply for this fun and exciting event designed to engage the community during the holiday season!
Ideal candidates would be available beginning 10/28/2024 through 3/8/2025.
Ice Rink Technicians: Hiring both FT and PT Ice Technicians with experience in ice maintenance, ice resurfacing, skate sharpening, and mechanical skills. Having an understanding of refrigeration systems is helpful. Basic plumbing and carpentry skills are beneficial to the role. Comfortable working outdoors in various weather conditions. Candidates will need to be self-motivated, have a strong sense of urgency, and possess the ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment. High attention to detail and strong problem-solving skills are required. Ice Tech will be responsible for day-to-day ice maintenance, resurfacing, and following Ice-America reporting policies. CPR and First Aid certifications preferred but not required. Compensation dependent upon experience ranging from $20-24/hour ($1,400-$1,680/week).
The ice technician acts as an Ice-America representative and must have the ability to maintain client relationships. Responsible for eliminating safety hazards, reducing controllable expenses, and the day-to-day maintenance operations of a temporary ice skating surface.
Qualifications:
- Prior proven experience in ice rink operations
- 1-2 years operational management experience.
- Recommended software efficiency in: Microsoft Word, Excel and Powerpoint, Smartsheet, Google Workspace, Slack and Dropbox knowledge.
- High School Diploma or GED-equivalent required. College degree in a related field is preferred.
- Highly organized and detail oriented, ability to multitask.
- Excellent written and verbal communication.
- Availability to work extended and/or irregular hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
Responsibilities and Duties:
- Oversee the day-to-day maintenance operations.
- Direct the Ice Maintenance Program
- Delegate and assign responsibilities and goals to supervisors and staff.
- Operate and maintain rink equipment, including Ice Resurfacer and Ice Skate sharpening machine.
Compensation dependent upon experience. Looking for strong candidates interested in leading a team in a fun work environment. Applicants must have the availability to work during the holidays, working up to 59 hours a week.
Accepting out of town/state applicants for the full-time position.
Ice-America, a division of Seaside Ice, LLC, is a creator, producer, and operator of outdoor, temporary ice skating rinks, and an ice event and television production group. We offer rapid deployment of turn-key portable ice rinks and operations in the US and Canada. We can literally make ice overnight and create unique entertainment events for communities, businesses, and other customers. We are searching for energetic, hard working people to be a part of our team! www.Ice-America.com
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.
