Oak View Group
Ice Resurfacer Driver | Part-Time | XL Center
Oak View Group, Hartford, Connecticut, us, 06112
Oak View GroupOak View Group is the global leader in venue development, management, and premium hospitality services for the live event industry. Offering an unmatched, 360-degree solution set for a collection of world-class owned venues and a client roster that includes the most influential, highest attended arenas, convention centers, music festivals, performing arts centers, and cultural institutions on the planet.
Position SummaryIce Resurfacer Drivers are responsible for maintaining ice quality to NHL standards through scheduled resurfacing and other assigned ice maintenance including but not limited to installation and deconstruction of the hockey ice surface.
This role will pay $19.00/hour (after 90-day probationary period)
Benefits for PT roles: 401(k) savings plan and 401(k) matching. Also, OVG provides part-time, seasonal, and internship employees with one hour of accrued paid leave per 30 hours worked, up to 48 hours per year.
EVERGREEN ROLE: Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis; there is no application deadline
About the VenueThe XL Center is Connecticut’s premier destination for sports & entertainment.The 15,000+ seat downtown arena is home to the eleventh-time National Champion UConn Women's Basketball team and the six-time National Champion UConn Men's Basketball team. Led by Hall of Fame basketball Head Coach Geno Auriemma and Dan Hurley, the Men's & Women's basketball programs have established themselves as national powerhouses.
The XL Center is also home to the AHL’s Hartford Wolf Pack, the primary developmental affiliate of the New York Rangers.
The XL Center entertains millions of visitors annually with a variety of concerts, family shows, ice-skating spectaculars, consumer events, and trade shows throughout the season. The venue has played host to an extraordinary roster of world-renowned artists, including Taylor Swift, Justin Timberlake, Bruce Springsteen, Billy Joel, Pearl Jam, Black Eyed Peas, Britney Spears, Drake, and many others.
The XL Center will continue to be the center of sports and entertainment for Hartford and the State of Connecticut for years to come.
Responsibilities
Arrives for work on time for each scheduled shift, in uniform and ready to work
Must be able to work flexible hours, weekends, and holidays
Must be able to take both verbal and written direction
Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs. on a frequent basis
Ability to stand on feet for up to 8 hours at a time, kneel, stoop, climb stair, and reach/lift above head in conjunction with ice maintenance tasks
Responsible for ice resurfacing, ice edging and overall ice quality
Perform various general maintenance functions for equipment, including blade changes, exercising adequate judgment to ensure completion of tasks as assigned
Assist in maintaining, cleaning and safety checking all machines, and areas surrounding as needed
Monitor all refrigeration equipment, keep necessary records and logbooks on equipment, and inform the Ice Operations Manager if systems or equipment is malfunctioning
Assist in cleaning up ice before and after events and setup game day ice crew area
Works safely, quickly and efficiently to meet all deadlines
Maintains a positive, outgoing demeanor
Ability to work independently and in a team environment
All other tasks assigned by Supervisor
Qualifications
Experience working in an ice rink setting preferred
Comfortable in front of large crowds
Comfortable operating Resurfacer with intermission rider
Valid Driver’s License
2 years’ experience operating ice resurfacing equipment preferred
Previous experience with ice edger and forklift equipment preferred
Strengthened by our Differences. United to Make a DifferenceAt 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 EmployerOak 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.
Position SummaryIce Resurfacer Drivers are responsible for maintaining ice quality to NHL standards through scheduled resurfacing and other assigned ice maintenance including but not limited to installation and deconstruction of the hockey ice surface.
This role will pay $19.00/hour (after 90-day probationary period)
Benefits for PT roles: 401(k) savings plan and 401(k) matching. Also, OVG provides part-time, seasonal, and internship employees with one hour of accrued paid leave per 30 hours worked, up to 48 hours per year.
EVERGREEN ROLE: Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis; there is no application deadline
About the VenueThe XL Center is Connecticut’s premier destination for sports & entertainment.The 15,000+ seat downtown arena is home to the eleventh-time National Champion UConn Women's Basketball team and the six-time National Champion UConn Men's Basketball team. Led by Hall of Fame basketball Head Coach Geno Auriemma and Dan Hurley, the Men's & Women's basketball programs have established themselves as national powerhouses.
The XL Center is also home to the AHL’s Hartford Wolf Pack, the primary developmental affiliate of the New York Rangers.
The XL Center entertains millions of visitors annually with a variety of concerts, family shows, ice-skating spectaculars, consumer events, and trade shows throughout the season. The venue has played host to an extraordinary roster of world-renowned artists, including Taylor Swift, Justin Timberlake, Bruce Springsteen, Billy Joel, Pearl Jam, Black Eyed Peas, Britney Spears, Drake, and many others.
The XL Center will continue to be the center of sports and entertainment for Hartford and the State of Connecticut for years to come.
Responsibilities
Arrives for work on time for each scheduled shift, in uniform and ready to work
Must be able to work flexible hours, weekends, and holidays
Must be able to take both verbal and written direction
Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs. on a frequent basis
Ability to stand on feet for up to 8 hours at a time, kneel, stoop, climb stair, and reach/lift above head in conjunction with ice maintenance tasks
Responsible for ice resurfacing, ice edging and overall ice quality
Perform various general maintenance functions for equipment, including blade changes, exercising adequate judgment to ensure completion of tasks as assigned
Assist in maintaining, cleaning and safety checking all machines, and areas surrounding as needed
Monitor all refrigeration equipment, keep necessary records and logbooks on equipment, and inform the Ice Operations Manager if systems or equipment is malfunctioning
Assist in cleaning up ice before and after events and setup game day ice crew area
Works safely, quickly and efficiently to meet all deadlines
Maintains a positive, outgoing demeanor
Ability to work independently and in a team environment
All other tasks assigned by Supervisor
Qualifications
Experience working in an ice rink setting preferred
Comfortable in front of large crowds
Comfortable operating Resurfacer with intermission rider
Valid Driver’s License
2 years’ experience operating ice resurfacing equipment preferred
Previous experience with ice edger and forklift equipment preferred
Strengthened by our Differences. United to Make a DifferenceAt 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 EmployerOak 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.