Ice Centre Zamboni Drivers

Hyland Hills Parks & Recreation; Westminster (CO); On-site; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

Hyland Hills Park & Recreation District is seeking a part-time Zamboni Driver for Ice Centre in Westminster, CO. The role focuses on resurfacing ice, maintaining Zamboni equipment, and monitoring the compressor room to ensure high-quality ice conditions for rentals and programs.

Responsibilities include daily checks, resurfacing between rentals, and basic repairs or maintenance tasks. The position requires physical work, flexibility for evenings/weekends, and training or experience with Zamboni

Qualifications

• Customer service skills and professionalism.
• Ability to lift and move heavy equipment (50+ lbs).
• Trained or willing to be trained in Zamboni and ice edger operation.
• Basic mechanical knowledge for troubleshooting equipment.
• Familiarity with ice maintenance practices (flooding, edging, painting).
• Ability to follow a strict resurfacing and maintenance schedule.
• Good judgment and decision-making under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily maintenance checks on Zamboni machines (oil, antifreeze, blades).
• Resurface ice between rentals to ensure optimal skating conditions.
• Monitor compressor room on an hourly basis.
• Maintain cleanliness of the Zamboni room and rink back areas.
• Provide on-ice equipment such as nets for rentals and programs.
• Conduct basic ice maintenance, including patching, edging, and chipping.
• Assist with rink door repairs and glass replacement.
• Report mechanical or operational issues to supervisors promptly.

Skills

Customer service

Lifting 50+ lbs

Zamboni operation training

Mechanical troubleshooting

Ice maintenance knowledge

Maintenance schedule discipline

Good judgment under pressure

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: Ice Centre - Westminster, CO 80020, Position Type: Part Time, Salary Range: $20.50 - $23.00 Hourly, Zamboni Driver

General Summary

Under the direction of the evening supervisor or supervisor on duty, the Zamboni Driver is responsible for the safe and efficient resurfacing of ice rinks, routine maintenance of Zamboni equipment, and monitoring of the compressor room. This role ensures high-quality ice conditions and supports general rink operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform daily maintenance checks on Zamboni machines (oil, antifreeze, blades).
• Resurface ice between rentals to ensure optimal skating conditions.
• Monitor compressor room on an hourly basis.
• Maintain cleanliness of the Zamboni room and rink back areas.
• Provide on-ice equipment such as nets for rentals and programs.
• Conduct basic ice maintenance, including patching, edging, and chipping.
• Assist with rink door repairs and glass replacement.
• Report mechanical or operational issues to supervisors promptly.

Skills & Qualifications

• Customer service skills and professionalism.
• Ability to lift and move heavy equipment (50+ lbs).
• Trained or willing to be trained in Zamboni and ice edger operation.
• Basic mechanical knowledge for troubleshooting equipment.
• Familiarity with ice maintenance practices (flooding, edging, painting).
• Ability to follow a strict resurfacing and maintenance schedule.
• Good judgment and decision-making under pressure.

Working Conditions

• Physically demanding; requires lifting, bending, and working in cold environments.
• Must be available to work flexible shifts, including evenings and weekends.

Preferred Experience

• Prior experience in an ice rink or facility maintenance role is preferred but not required.
• Zamboni operation training (preferred, but training provided).
• Basic understanding of refrigeration systems and ice plant operations.

This job description may be amended from time to time and is established by Hyland Hills Park & Recreation District. The above declarations are not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job described, nor are they intended to be such a listing of the skills and abilities required to do the job. Rather, they are intended only to outline the basic requirements, duties, and general responsibilities of the position. This position is "at will", which means the District may terminate the employment relationship at any time and for any or no reason, subject only to the requirements of Federal and State law. Similarly, the employee may terminate the employment relationship without notice at any time for any or no reason. In addition, all finalists selected for employment with Hyland Hills Parks & Recreation District must undergo a thorough criminal background check.