Job, say, pertains to ice houses (5)
I believe the answer is:
stoic
'job' is the definition.
The answer and definition can be both people as well as being singular nouns.
Maybe there's a link between them I don't understand?
'pertains to ice houses' is the wordplay.
'houses' indicates a hidden word (part of the clue houses the answer).
'STOIC' is hidden in the letters of 'pertains to ice'.
'say' acts as a link.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for stoic that I've seen before include "Athenian philosopher" , "not given to complaining" , "Impassive type" , "One who endures hardship uncomplainingly" , "One patient under misfortune" .)