Arena Attendant

Summary of Functions:

Under the direct supervision of the Operations Supervisor, the incumbent will be responsible for maintenance and facility operational duties of the Teulon-Rockwood Arena. Tasks include preparing the ice surface, managing equipment, performing routine maintenance, and ensuring the facility is safe and clean for all users and in compliance with all regulations.

The successful candidate must be willing to work in the daytime, weekends, evenings and holidays, for a period of approximately six (6) months (September 1, 2025 to April 1, 2026). The amount of work is dependent on the volume of arena ice bookings. To provide some guidance, this position worked 853 hours during the 2024-2025 arena operating season. The chosen candidate will be subject to a criminal record check report and child abuse report. 

Task No.                                              Job Duties

1. Maintenance and Operation of Equipment

• Operates and maintains ice resurfacing equipment, ice edger; checks and logs ice depths, adjusts ice depths to maintain optimum thickness, monitors and logs service on the equipment, changes blades and changes propane bottles
• Responsible for performing general maintenance and service of equipment as required
• Responsible for maintaining logs for routine maintenance, repairs and inspections to ensure all tasks are documented and up to date. Reports any inconsistencies or issues to the Operations Supervisor.
• Responsible for ice making and day-to-day maintenance, including shaving, flooding, and edging for the Arena.
• Responsible for opening (one hour prior to hockey games; and 30 minutes prior to any other arena events; two hours prior to Interlake lightning games), securing and closing facilities for users.
• Responsible for setting up for facility events.
• Performs periodic checks of the refrigeration. Must accurately record, interpret and respond to gauge information.
• Enforce rules and regulations for operation of all facilities.

2. Safety and Compliance

• Perform daily building inspections including but not limited to air quality, refrigeration compressor plant checks, Olympia circle checks, fire extinguishers, AED, emergency lighting, and appliances.
• Monitor and enforce safety regulations and procedures within the arena, ensuring a safe environment for guests, staff, and participants.

3. Facility Maintenance

• Responsible for cleaning and custodial duties at all facilities, including washing floors, walls and washrooms
• Clean and stock public washrooms as required.
• Ensure that the arena is clean and maintained before, during, and after events and rentals, including cleaning seating areas, dressing rooms, restrooms, common areas.
• Maintain waste management, ensuring garbage and recycling are properly disposed of.
• Assist with ordering janitorial supplies and maintaining stock levels.
• Ensure that spectator areas, including seating, shielding (glass) and walkways are clear and clean.

4. Ice Quality Control

• Monitor and maintain the quality of the ice surface for optimal performance, including assessing temperature, humidity, and thickness.
• Perform regular ice resurfacing with Olympia to ensure smooth and even surfaces
• Collaborate with staff to ensure that ice conditions meet the requirements for different events, from hockey to figure skating and public skating sessions.
• Assist with start-up and shut-down procedures for ice refrigeration system.

5. General

• Deal courteously and effectively with the public, staff, suppliers, contractors, other departments and levels of government.
• Must be available to stay on site during the opening of all arena events and be available for other requirements within the arena as they arise

Apply to [email protected]