Zamboni Operator

Legends Global; Wilkes-Barre (Luzerne County); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 3,031,000; Part time

Job summary

Legends Global, operating Mohegan Arena @ Casey Plaza in Wilkes-Barre, seeks a Zamboni Operator to prepare and operate ice resurfacing equipment during practices and games. The role requires maintaining ice at AHL standards, performing blade changes, and completing logs and depth checks.

Strong mechanical aptitude and availability for varied hours are essential. This part-time, hourly position supports the arena's ice maintenance team and reports to the Operations Manager.

Qualifications

• Mechanical aptitude preferred and safety-minded.
• Facility operations experience preferred but training may be provided.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively.
• Flexible schedule including days, nights, weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Operates the Zamboni during hockey games and practices, maintaining ice to high standards.
• Ability to use an Edger and change the Zamboni blades.
• Performs maintenance, repairs, and service on ice equipment (Zamboni and Edger).
• Completes all required log reports for the Zamboni and ice maintenance.
• Performs ice depth checks as needed.
• Completes a game day checklist.
• Checks dasherboards, glazing, and related components prior to ice resurfacing functions.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Facility operations experience

Zamboni/ice equipment

Team player

Tools

Zamboni operation

Edger operation

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY

This position is responsible for the preparation and operation of the ice resurfacing equipment during hockey practice and games, as well as ice maintenance functions.

Position Description

JOB TITLE Zamboni Operator

COMPANY Legends Global

DEPARTMENT Operations

FACILITY Mohegan Arena @ Casey Plaza

REPORTS TO Operations Manager

FLSA Part-Time Hourly/Non-Exempt

POSITION SUMMARY

This position is responsible for the preparation and operation of the ice resurfacing equipment during hockey practice and games, as well as ice maintenance functions.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

• Operates the Zamboni during hockey games and practices, maintaining the ice to AHL standards
• Ability to use an Edger and change the Zamboni blades
• Performs maintenance, repairs, and service on ice equipment (Zamboni and Edger)
• Completes all required log reports for the Zamboni and also for ice maintenance
• Performs ice depth checks as needed
• Completes a game day checklist
• Checks dasherboards, glazing, and related components prior to ice resurfacing functions
• Performs other tasks as assigned.

WORK CONTACTS

Operations Staff; event day contact with hockey team personnel

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This position does not have supervisory responsibilities.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Mechanical aptitude preferred
• Previous facility operations/Zamboni experience preferred but may be willing to train the right candidate
• Previous facility operations experience a plus
• Must possess the ability to read, write, and communicate effectively
• Must possess the ability to work hours as dictated by events
• Must possess the ability to work a flexible schedule including days, nights, weekends, and holidays, work as part of a team, and have reliable transportation
• Must practice safe work habits, follow all safety policies, procedures, and regulations, and complete any company-wide safety training and any additional job specific training
• Must pass a HireRight Background Check in accordance with company policy
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position

This job description portrays in general terms the type and level(s) of work performed and is not intended to be all-inclusive or to represent specific duties of any one incumbent. The knowledge, skills, and abilities may be acquired through a combination of formal schooling, self-education, prior experience, or on-the-job training. The company reserves the right to modify, supplement, delete, or augment the duties and responsibilities specified in the position description, in the company’s sole and absolute discretion. Duties other than those expressly specified may be assigned from time to time.

Legends Global/Mohegan Arena is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages Women, Minorities, Individuals with Disabilities, and protected Veterans to apply. VEVRAA Federal Contractor

Applicants that need reasonable accommodations to complete the application process may contact Jacqueline Belchick at 570 970-3508.