Zamboni Driver

Kenosha Area Chamber of Commerce; Prairie Village (KS); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

The Zamboni Driver is a part-time position reporting to the Ice Operations Coordinator and indirectly to the Facilities Coordinator. The primary duty is to maintain a level, smooth, and high-quality ice for safe operation, while performing custodial duties to keep the Ice Arena facility clean and ready for users.

Responsibilities include operating and maintaining the ice resurfacer, performing routine maintenance, recording time and materials, assisting with setup/teardown, and performing

Qualifications

• Experience operating an ice resurfacer (Zamboni).
• Ability to perform routine maintenance on ice resurfacing equipment.
• Commitment to safety and following procedures.

Responsibilities

• Operates an ice resurfacer correctly and safely to maintain ice conditions.
• Perform routine maintenance on the ice resurfacing machine and related equipment.
• Prepare records and service reports of time and materials.
• Assist with setup, teardown and equipment for facility/programs.
• Clean the facility areas and assist with snow removal as needed.
• Assist with sharpening rental skates (training provided).
• Participate in trainings and staff meetings and follow safety policies.

Skills

Teamwork

Self-motivation

Job description

The Zamboni Driver is a part-time position that reports directly to the Ice Operations Coordinator and indirectly to the Facilities Coordinator. The primary responsibility of the Zamboni Driver position is to maintain the ice on the rinks in a manner that provides a level, smooth, safe, and a high quality of ice for the safe operation. This position does have secondary responsibilities of facility custodial duties ensuring that the Ice Arena facility is maintained to the standards set by the Facilities Coordinator. Employees in this classification perform their duties in a conscientious, professional manner and maintain the ice surfaces to ensure that all aspects of the facility are safe and enjoyable for all users.

Job Duties

• Operates an ice resurfacer (Zamboni) correctly and safely to ensure and maintain acceptable ice conditions.
• Perform routine maintenance on ice resurfacing machine as needed including refilling holding tanks, sharpening blade, refilling or charging power source.
• Prepare records and service reports of job time and materials expended.
• Assists with to set up, tear down and maintaining facility/program equipment.
• Perform general cleaning throughout the facility; this includes sweeping and mopping the rink restrooms, locker rooms, lobby, meeting rooms, bleachers and removing trash, changing lights, cleaning rink glass, etc.
• Asist with snow removal and salting sidewalks as needed.
• Assist with the sharpening of rental skates (on the job training provided).
• Must be able to exhibit a teamwork attitude as well as self-motivation.
• Participate in and may assist with trainings and staff meetings.
• Ensure that Ice Arena, RecPlex and OSHA policies, guidelines, and safety procedures are being followed.
• Must be able to ensure the safety of patrons and take appropriate steps in emergency situations and respond to direction from supervisory staff.
• Performs other duties and special assignments as directed within the scope of the Ice and Facilities Departments.
• Performs closing duties at the ice arena and ensures all patrons have left the building at the end of the shift.
• May assist with other facility related setups throughout the RecPlex on an as needed basis.