Bentley University
Ice Technician - Temporary (Part-time)
175 Forest St, Waltham, MA 02452
Part-time
First seen by offpeak October 4, 2026
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Job Description Summary
The Ice Technician (Temporary) will work as part of a team of operators that are directly responsible for the care and maintenance of the rink and ice resurfacers for the Bentley Arena. This position performs regular maintenance as outlined in essential duties.This role is vital to ensuring smooth operations, successful events and positive customer experiences. All candidates must possess a working knowledge of, and experience with, all ice operations, a strong work ethic, a high level of professionalism and a commitment to the University and their fellow Team Members on the staff.
Essential Duties – Ice Technician
- Resurface ice between ice sessions as need by the daily users
- Work independently to resolve user issues or emergencies
- Perform maintenance duties as needed or assigned utilizing hand or machine tools
- Perform opening and closing shift checks on the ice and ice resurfacers
- Maintain cleanliness and inventory of resurfacer room
- Maintain proper logging of ice and machine maintenance
- Perform depth measurements to maintain a level surface
- Inspect rink and shielding for any damage
- Communicate with arena management on any repairs that are identified
Minimum Qualifications
- 1-3 years of operating an ice resurfacer
- Basic knowledge of ice related activities
- Prior experience working in an ice rental environment
- Must hold and maintain a valid, unrestricted United States driver’s license, with an insurable driving history as determined by Bentley’s insurance carrier.
Preferred Qualifications
- Prior experience in a college hockey environment
- Prior experience working with two ice resurfacers
- Familiarity with Zamboni 552
Work Environment
- The work environment includes cold temperatures with occasional meetings in an office setting.
- A significant amount of time is spent with water and dangerous walking conditions
Physical Demands
- Physical skill and ability required. Must be able to lift, move, and/or operate maintenance equipment. This job requires the ability to climb on a repetitive basis.
Pay Transparency
At Bentley we offer a “total rewards” package designed to attract, motivate, retain, and reward our employees. This includes competitive compensation, robust benefits, career development and opportunities, generous paid time off, workplace flexibility and a positive, engaging employee experience. In alignment with the Massachusetts Pay Transparency Act and our commitment to equity and transparency, we’re disclosing the salary for this role. This temporary position has a fixed hourly rate of $26.00, paid for hours worked during the approved assignment period.
If you have questions about the salary or need additional information, please contact us at GA_HR_Employment@bentley.edu.
Bentley University requires references checks and may conduct other pre-employment screening.
DIVERSITY STATEMENT
Bentley University strives to create a campus community that welcomes the exchange of ideas, and fosters a culture that values differences and views them as a strength in our community.
Bentley University is an Equal Opportunity Employer, building strength through diversity. The University is committed to building a community of talented students, faculty and staff who reflect the diversity of global business. We strongly encourage applications from persons from underrepresented groups, individuals with disabilities, covered veterans and those with diverse experiences and backgrounds.