Spartan Arena Operator & Field Maintenance Technician

Spartan Arena Operator & Field Maintenance Technician

Job Category: Facilities

Requisition Number: TECHN
003884

• Posted:
  February 26, 2026
• Full-Time
• On-site

Location: VTSU Castleton Campus, 62 Alumni Drive, Castleton, VT 05735, USA

Position: Spartan Arena Operator & Field Maintenance Technician

VSCSF Bargaining Unit

Employment Type: Non-Exempt

Grade: 10

• Oversee daily building and mechanical systems maintenance/repair work and related projects at Spartan Arena, as well as assist in the pro shop and with customer service as needed.
• Perform athletic field maintenance on campus.
• Perform all of the maintenance and operating requirements of the Spartan Arena and facilities.
• Keep appropriate maintenance records of all work.
• Provide preventative maintenance for building and equipment.
• Inspect facilities to identify needed maintenance and repair work.
• Follow all applicable work safety and security procedures.
• Remain current in all aspects of ice arena and athletic facility management, technology and trends in the profession.
• Perform all Standard Operating Procedures as set forth by the College.
• Assist with Pro Shop business, customer service and the like.
• Assist with the conversion and set up of the facility according to seasonal usage and event planning of the College.
• Maintenance and repairs to Arena Fitness Center and its equipment.
• Perform opening and closing procedures for the arena and fitness center.
• All Arena duties listed above apply to Arena Fitness Center.
• Confer regularly with Operations Manager, Spartan Arena Director and other college personnel to plan & coordinate activities, exchange information, resolve problems, and like.
• Assist in supervising necessary student workers and interns to assist in operations and maintenance of facility.
• Oversee all administrative aspects of the adult men’s hockey league.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Perform general athletic field maintenance.
• Measure and identify athletic field dimensions.
• Apply athletic field lines and markings.
• Maintain and repair field maintenance equipment.
• Assist with summer camps and perform other duties as assigned.
• Assist in supervising student workers and interns in maintenance of athletic fields.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Received: General supervision from the Spartan Arena Director. Additional supervision by the Spartan Arena Operations Manager and the Senior Associate Athletic Director.

Exercised: Partial supervision of student workers and interns.

• Bachelor’s degree in sports administration, recreation, facility operations, or other appropriate discipline plus two to four years of relevant experience, or a combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge and skills are acquired.
• Strong and varied technical skills and interest in recreational activities.
• Broad base of knowledge and skills related to ice arenas, athletic facilities, management, and other relevant experience.
• Knowledge in repair and preventative maintenance of athletic equipment.
• Broad base of knowledge and skills related to mechanical and maintenance operations.
• Good basic reading, writing, math, administrative and supervisory skills.
• Ability to deal effectively with a wide range of College students, personnel, as well as facilities users and others outside of the college.
• Flexible schedule including weekend, evening and holiday hours is required.

Location: VTSU Castleton Campus, Castleton, VT

Compensation: The budgeted compensation for this position is $19.13

• Medical Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Tuition Waiver to Vermont State Colleges
• Tuition Waiver to UVM
  * for dependent children
• Employee Assistance Program
• Long Term Disability
• 14 Paid Holidays
• Medical, Personal, and Vacation Leave

This general outline illustrates the type of work which characterizes the job classification. It is not all-encompassing statement of the specific duties, responsibilities and qualifications of the individual positions assigned to the classification. Other duties as assigned are anticipated and expected.

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