Saint Mary’s University

The Arena Operator works under the supervision of the Manager, Maintenance & Operations and the direction of the Lead Arena Operator. The Arena Operator operates and maintains the refrigeration plant, brine system and arena complex and cleans the arena complex and installs, maintains, and resurfaces the ice.

Duties as the Arena Operator include, but are not limited to:

• Operating the refrigeration plant and ice making equipment including the installation of ice and markings, cleaning the building, and maintaining the ice surface.
• Establishing and performing preventative maintenance routines and performing trouble-shooting and repairs to the arena building, equipment, ice making equipment, and Zamboni.
• Working closely with any outside agency that is required to perform work on the above noted systems and using any such collaborations to enhance knowledge and troubleshooting expertise.
• Assisting other maintenance staff in preventative maintenance, trouble-shooting, and maintenance of the arena and ice making equipment.
• Establishing a good working knowledge of arena, ice making system, Zamboni, and refrigeration plant.
• Attending training sessions to keep up with technological changes in ice making and maintenance, and operation and maintenance of the refrigeration plant.

Saint Mary's University is one of Canada's top primary undergraduate universities--known for its international collaborations, leadership in entrepreneurship, and research that benefits local and global communities. Our programs in Arts, Science, Graduate Studies and the Sobey School of Business are among Canada's best and feature professors who are committed to the success of their students. Saint Mary's provides our 7,000 students with a place that fosters possibility, excellent research opportunities, and distinguished graduate and professional programs combined with a caring community. Nestled in the heart of Halifax, Nova Scotia, on Canada's east coast, Saint Mary's University is marked by iconic buildings, green spaces and fresh ocean air. The Saint Mary's University community is committed to a prosperous future for the world-a world without limits.

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Apply for this opportunity online by visiting www.smu.ca/employment and use our online application system through CareerBeacon. Select the position you are interested in and apply by clicking the "Apply Online Now" button. Please include the names of three professional references. No telephone calls please.

Competition Opens: July 2, 2019 Competition Closes: July 16, 2019

Saint Mary's University hires on the basis of merit and is committed to the principles of employment equity. Saint Mary's University encourages applications from qualified women, visible minorities, Aboriginal people, and people with disabilities. Preference will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada. Saint Mary's University thanks all applicants for applying. Only those selected for interviews will be contacted.

Saint Mary's University promotes a scent free environment and is proud to be tobacco-free as of September 1, 2013