Arena Operations Technician

Organization Overview:

The Florida Panthers are in their 33rd season in 2026-27 as one of the National Hockey League's premier franchises. As back-to-back Stanley Cup Champions in 2024 and 2025, the Panthers have won 11 of their past 12 postseason series and captured four Eastern Conference Championships. The organization is led by President of Hockey Operations & General Manager Bill Zito, entering his seventh season, and President of Business Operations Michael White, beginning his first full season.

Anchored by a championship culture on the ice, the Panthers are equally committed to building a world-class sports and entertainment platform off of it. The organization focuses on delivering an elite guest experience across all venues, deepening the connection between the team and the South Florida community and continuing to grow the sport for the next generation. The Panthers operate four facilities in Broward County: Amerant Bank Arena in Sunrise which is home of Panthers home games, concerts and events, Panthers IceDen in Coral Springs, the state-of-the-art Baptist Health IcePlex in Fort Lauderdale and renovated War Memorial Auditorium which hosts concerts and events year-round. 

The Panthers are owned by Vincent J. Viola, a graduate of the United States Military Academy at West Point and a veteran of the U.S. Army. That foundation of selfless service shapes the organization's identity at every level. The Panthers' pillar program, "Heroes Among Us," honors a U.S. military veteran at every home game, and the Florida Panthers Foundation directs its efforts across four core pillars: veterans' affairs, children's health and education, raising awareness for the endangered Florida Panther and growing youth hockey throughout the region. The organization remains deeply committed to empowering and strengthening the diverse communities of South Florida and the tri-county area.

Arena Operations Technician

• Organization: Florida Panthers Ice Den
• Department: Facility Operations
• Reports To: Director of Operations, Panthers Ice Den
• FLSA Status: Exempt
• Employment Type: Part-Time
• Location: Florida Panthers Ice Den, Coral Springs, FL — On-Site
• Schedule: Flexibility required for evenings, weekends, and holidays

Job Summary

At the direction of the Director of Operations, the Arena Operations Technician will perform daily activities required to run, maintain, and service the events and activities at the Florida Panthers Ice Den, ensuring implementation of best practices consistent with the company's current policies and procedures. This position is essential to ensuring the smooth day-to-day operations of the ice rink.

Job Functions

Specific duties include but are not limited to:

• Walk the entire footprint of the Panthers Ice Den daily to ensure a clean and orderly environment; report and make recommendations to the Director of Operations on any pressing issues or concerns regarding the facilities
• Perform tasks necessary to ensure safe daily operations of the ice rink and all related support equipment
• Maintain cleanliness, sanitation, and safety of all facilities including lobbies, common areas, seating areas, bathrooms, locker rooms, bleachers, and showers
• Develop and maintain a working knowledge of all equipment used at the Panthers Ice Den, including HVAC systems, natural gas water heaters, ice plant operations, Zamboni ice resurfacer, carpentry, and other skills as needed
• Oversee machinery and equipment as directed by the Director of Operations
• Responsible for daily ice and board maintenance to conform to NHL standards
• All other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Qualifications

• Experience with ice resurfacing equipment including operation, maintenance, and training preferred
• Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of building systems, equipment, maintenance procedures, tools, controls, and construction practices
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the job, including lifting up to 50 lbs
• Strong team player with good self-motivational, organizational, and time-management skills
• Highly organized and detail-oriented with a focus on quality and consistency
• Must be able to maintain and abide by organizational confidentiality standards
• Ability to work under fluid deadlines and complete tasks in a timely and efficient manner
• Must be able to work flexible hours including evenings, weekends, and holidays

Position Type / Expected Hours of Work

This is a part-time exempt position. Must be able to work flexible hours including evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.

At the Florida Panthers Hockey Club, Arena Operating Company, Panthers IceDen, Sanza Food Service, War Memorial Benefit Corporation, and FLA Team Shop, we strive to make every employee feel valued and respected for who they are and the unique contributions they make. We believe that a diverse and inclusive company is a more innovative and successful company, which is why we aim to infuse diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I) into all aspects of our culture and our business.

We welcome all to apply and join our team.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law.