Zamboni Driver / Maintenance

Job Summary

The Zamboni Driver is responsible for maintaining safe, high-quality ice surfaces for skating, hockey, and figure skating programs by operating ice resurfacing equipment and performing routine arena maintenance. This hands-on position part-time position is crucial to the overall success of arena operations and customer satisfaction.

Ice Maintenance

• Operate ice resurfacing equipment (Zamboni or Olympia) to clean and resurface the ice sheet before, during, and after sessions.
• Monitor ice quality and make adjustments to water levels, blade depth, and edging as needed.
• Perform edging, shaving, and patching to maintain ice integrity.
• Maintain logs of resurfacings, ice temps, and equipment maintenance.

Facility Operations & Maintenance

• Perform general maintenance tasks such as cleaning locker rooms, lobbies, restrooms, and player benches.
• Monitor building systems (lighting, refrigeration, HVAC, and fire alarms) and report issues to management.
• Assist with snow removal from ice resurfacer bays and outdoor walkways.
• Support setup and breakdown for events, games, or rentals.

Equipment Care

• Conduct pre- and post-use checks on the ice resurfacer.
• Clean, refuel, and safely store equipment after each use.
• Assist with routine maintenance or minor repairs.