Oak 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.

Operate ice resurfacing machine during practices, youth hockey, ice events and hockey games when needed.

This role will pay an hourly rate of $21 to $23. 

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.

The Blue Arena at The Ranch Events Complex, located in Loveland, Colorado, is a 6,800 seat multi-purpose venue, which opened in September 2003, and is home to the Colorado Eagles of the American Hockey League. The arena, which is owned by Larimer County, is managed by OVG and OVG Hospitality, the fastest growing firm in the public assembly facility management field with more than 300 facilities throughout the United States and Canada.

This multipurpose facility can host hockey, basketball, football, family shows in any configuration, rodeos, diverse concert settings in various capacities, trade shows and several dozen setups to accommodate just about any event. The Blue Arena, less than an hour's drive from Denver and Cheyenne, has become the focal point for sports and entertainment in Northern Colorado.

The Blue Arena is part of a larger 374,000 square-foot fairground complex called The Ranch which is the official name of the Larimer County Fairgrounds and Events Complex. Phase I of the project included 6 buildings and roughly 150 acres of site work. The Ranch includes the Mac Equipment, Inc. Indoor Arena, two livestock pavilions, the First National Bank Exhibition Building and the Thomas M. McKee Building. The Blue Arena and The Ranch has become the sports, entertainment, and agricultural hub for one of the fastest growing areas in the country.

• Operate ice resurfacing machine during hockey games, practices, and other ice events when needed.
• Follow all protocols relating to the ice. This includes depth checks, circle checks, and ice logs on a daily basis.
• Assist with training of new ice resurfacing operators and ice crew workers.
• Assist with regular maintenance of ice resurfacing machines. This includes blade, squeegee, towel, and brush replacements as well as basic repairs to various parts of the machines.
• Follow building programs and guidelines
• Follow safety requirements and environmental regulations
• Continual checks of inventory of various equipment. Repair or report damaged equipment to Operations Manager in a timely fashion.
• Maintain a high spirit of morale throughout the department
• Set an example of professionalism and courtesy within working environment

• Prior experience in an arena and/or ice rink environment preferred, particularly at the NCAA level or higher.
• Good oral communication skills in the English language
• Ability and willingness to work flexible schedule consisting of nights, weekends, and holidays
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Valid drivers license
• SIRO, BAR, and IMEO certifications preferable

At 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.

Oak 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.