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
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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.
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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
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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
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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.