Ice Arena Operations Manager NEW FULL-TIME

Ice Arena Operations Manager

Saint Thomas Ice Arena

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Published

July 28, 2025

Expires

August 27, 2025

Location

Mendota Heights, Minnesota

Category

Maintenance

Job Type

Full-time

Organizational Name

Saint Thomas Ice Arena

Organizational City

Mendota Heights

Position Contact Name

Kristin Trautner

Position Contact Title

HR Generalist

Position Contact Email

ktrautnercadets.com

How many employees are serving at your location?

More than 30

Starting Salary Range

$60,000-$70,000

DESCRIPTION

POSITION

Saint Thomas Ice Arena is looking for an Operations Manager. This position is responsible for the operations of the Saint Thomas Ice Arena and performs and/or schedules all maintenance associated with the Saint Thomas Ice Arena. The position will assist the Ice Arena Director by facilitating, managing and hosting arena events. This position will have Saturday, Sunday and evening obligations, and reports to the Ice Arena Director.

REPRESENTATIVE RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsible for overseeing the custodial functions of the Saint Thomas Ice Arena including the locker rooms, restrooms, mechanical rooms, and deck area.

Provide light duty repair or upkeep of doors, plumbing fixtures, and maintenance equipment.

Provide work direction to part-time arena maintenance staff.

Perform/oversee ice arena maintenance on building and equipment repairs, on indirect refrigeration, desiccant dehumidifier, gas furnaces, hot water heaters, and all pumps.

Operate electric ice resurfacer and maintain ice surface and ice equipment.

Responsible for the installation and removal of the ice sheet in the arena.

Create an effective climate for employee motivation and productivity through positive reinforcement, recognition, team building and job enrichment.

Keep the Ice Arena Director informed of daily work accomplishments, problems, new developments, and status of operations.

Requisition of supplies, materials, and services for the arena's operations.

Schedule full-time and part-time staff while maintaining a budget.

Emergency responder for all alarms in the building.

Perform other functions as assigned.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Employment in and by the Catholic Church is substantially different from secular employment. Church employees must conduct themselves in a manner that is consistent with and supportive of the mission and purpose of the Church. Their behavior must not violate the faith, morals or laws of the Church or the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis, nor can it embarrass the Church or give rise to scandal.

This position does not require that the employee be a Catholic. It is expected that all employees respect Catholic doctrine and religious practices. Reasonable accommodation for the religious practice of employees not of the Catholic faith will be provided.

In support of the mission and goals of Saint Thomas Academy, employees will follow all school policies and procedures.

Support Saint Thomas Academy and the Archdiocese of St. Paul/Minneapolis' mission and goals and actively articulate them to the Saint Thomas Academy constituents and the wider community.

BENEFITS OFFERED

Four health insurance plan options, including PPO and HSA plans with employer contribution, for individuals and families, along with dental, vision, and FSA plans.

Sick and vacation time, personal days and paid holidays provided

403(b) and Roth Retirement Savings Plans with employer-match after 6 months.

Other benefits include:

Employer paid short-term disability and Life/AD&D insurance, and employee paid long-term disability

Employee Assistance Program

Tuition Remission

Voluntary Life/AD&D

Voluntary Add-on insurance - Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital

SALARY RANGE

$60,000-$70,000

QUALIFICATIONS

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

Valid driver's license.

Five years' experience working in an ice arena.

Demonstrate ability to work with mechanical functions.

Prior supervisory experience working with full-time and part-time staff.

MENTAL DEMANDS

Knowledge of the operation of various pumps, motors, HVAC and cleaning systems and procedures.

Ability to work effectively with the public and co-workers.

Reason logically and make sound decisions, consider alternative and diverse perspectives while making decisions.

Interact effectively with people in a positive manner.

Multitask and perform multiple duties without loss of efficiency or accuracy.

Work independently as well as an integral part of a team and to plan, set, and meet deadlines.

Complete tasks without direct supervision.

The ability to exercise independent judgement and make decisions.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Working 90% indoors, 10% outdoors.

This position requires indoor and outdoor working conditions in which temperatures could reach 100 degrees with high humidity in the summer and 30 below zero in the winter.

While performing the duties of the job, the employee is regularly required to stand, talk, bend, and hear.

Frequently may be required to lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.

The employee is occasionally required to climb a ladder, operate a lift, small hand tools, and operate a vehicle with multiple hand and feet operations.

Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distant vision, and peripheral vision.

Work Hours and Schedules - work hours are a combination of days, evenings, and weekends.