Overview

The position of Zamboni Driver/Ice Technician is responsible for the ice rink, proper safe operation of the ice resurfacer (Zamboni), maintenance of all areas pertaining to and or involved in maintaining a quality sheet of ice for a professional hockey team. The ice technician will report to the head ice technician.  This is a part-time, seasonal position. (September-end of hockey season)

This role will pay an hourly wage of $20 to $30.00. 

For PT roles: Benefits: 401(k) savings plan and 401(k) matching.

Responsibilities

• Prepare ice for all practices, games, and other ice events. Duties include removing debris; checking ice depth; scraping, edging and resurfacing ice.
• Participate in set-up and disassembly of hockey glass, dasher boards, rubber runners, locker rooms and other event related equipment as needed.
• Perform pre/post event inspections and document with completed checklists.
• Perform cleaning and maintenance on ice operations equipment, keep work areas and equipment organized and functional.
• Ensure all equipment and tools necessary to fulfill ice maintenance tasks are always available and in good working order.
• Report to the Head Ice Technician any equipment deficiencies.
• Ability to problem solve and think/act quickly when issues arrive.
• Ability and willingness to climb a stepladder up to 20 feet, or a mechanical lift to 50 feet.
• Operate and maintain ice resurfacing machines, ice edger and all related equipment for the installation and maintenance of a quality sheet of ice.
• Install and remove dasher ads as necessary.
• Install, repair, and replace acrylic shielding as necessary.
• Install, repair, and remove dashers as necessary.
• Maintain detailed records of ice thickness, ice temperatures, humidity readings, ambient air readings and dew point readings.
• Perform preventative maintenance on all ice related equipment as needed.
• Keep ice room and all related areas clean and orderly.
• Job reliability, diligence, dedication, and attention to detail a must.
• Flexibility with work schedule- Nights, weekends, and holidays required.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Must be 21 years of age or older.
• 3+ years’ experience operating a Zamboni ice resurfacer.
• Experience driving in tandem during ice cuts.
• Ability to read and write and to follow written and oral instructions in English.
• Ability to concentrate in a high stress, noisy game situations with promotions and thousands of people in attendance.
• Must have availability on Friday & Saturday evenings (5pm), Sunday afternoons (1pm), and occasional other weekday evenings (5pm).
• As a condition of employment, qualified applicant will be subject to a background check, including driving history and character references along with drug screening. 
• Possess a valid driver’s license, possess a suitable driving history and be insurable by our insurance carrier (without conditions).

• Essential Physical Functions:

  • Good physical condition and health, sufficient strength and stamina needed for heavy, awkward, and repeated lifting of up to 75 pounds, capable of occasionally performing heavy manual labor.
  • Ability to climb portable and fixed ladders up to 20 feet, accessing remote areas of the facility, working with hand and power tools, communicating via portable radio.
  • Ability to work with and around water and ice and to work at or below freezing temperatures for extended periods of time.
  • Wearing face mask and/or Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for long periods of time based on current protocols.

   

  Equipment Used:

  • Ice resurfacers, ice edger, and all other ice maintenance equipment.
  • PC and other general office equipment. 
  • Various power and hand tools.