Ice Arena Operations Assistant (6 Month Temp)

Ice Arena Operations Assistant (6 Month Temp)

Salary

$29.39 - $31.81 Hourly

Location

Big Lake Rec Center and Brett Memorial Ice Arena, AK

Job Type

Temporary 6 Month

Job Number

2026-00118

Department

Community Development

Division

Ice Arena

Opening Date

09/21/2026

Closing Date

Continuous

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Job Summary

This position is responsible for assisting in the operations of the ice arena.

Work is performed and duties are carried out in accordance with established policies, procedures, and Borough core values: Accountability, Customer Focus, Dedication, Integrity, Responsiveness and Teamwork.

Please Note: This position is a 6 Month Temporary Assignment from Date of Hire.

Pay Grade

J1 - J5 - DOE

Minimum Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent.

Five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in the occupational field, sufficient to understand the major duties of the position, and to be able to answer questions and resolve problems. Related experience includes: Ice arena experience, Zamboni/Olympia operating experience, facility maintenance, janitorial experience, skate sharpening, cash handling and customer service.

Possession of a valid driver's license issued by the State of Alaska for the type of vehicle or equipment operated. Must be at least 19 years of age with one (1) year of driving experience.

Must successfully pass a pre-employment background check, drug screen, and physical.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Assists the Ice Arena Manager with the day-to-day operations of the arena.
• Opens and closes facility as assigned; secures facility at end of day.
• Reconciles cash register receipts.
• Promotes programs and services to the general public.
• Promotes, plans, and assists the public in the areas of scheduling and registering for adult hockey leagues.
• Repairs and maintains mechanical equipment.
• Maintains and repairs ice surface.
• Repairs and maintains facility.
• Cleans restrooms and locker rooms.
• Sharpens skate blades.
• Participates in snow removal operations.
• Maintains arena grounds.
• Performs related duties.

Temporary and Thousand Hour (1000) employees for the Mat-Su Borough do not receive a benefits package. Following is a brief description of the only benefit provided to this class of employee.

Alaska Supplemental Benefits System:

The Supplemental Benefits System (SBS) is in lieu of Social Security and is mandatory. An employee contributes at 6.13% of gross wages, matched by the Borough (6.13%), on the present wage base of $176,100.

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I understand that the schedule for this position will vary based on operational needs and will include days, nights, and weekends. I further understand this is a 6 month/temporary position that receives no benefits and no guarantee of hours.

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Employer Matanuska-Susitna Borough

Address 350 E Dahlia Avenue

Palmer, Alaska, 99645

Phone 907-861-8404

907-861-8404

Website http://www.matsu.gov