Zamboni Driver - Maintenance

Suburban Sports Group • Farmington Hills, MI

116d

About The Position

The Ice Maintenance position involves operating ice resurfacing equipment (Zamboni or Olympia) to clean and resurface the ice sheet before, during, and after sessions. The role requires monitoring ice quality and making adjustments to water levels, blade depth, and edging as needed. Additionally, the position includes performing edging, shaving, and patching to maintain ice integrity, as well as maintaining logs of resurfacings, ice temperatures, and equipment maintenance. The job also encompasses general facility operations and maintenance tasks, such as cleaning locker rooms, lobbies, restrooms, and player benches, monitoring building systems, assisting with snow removal, and supporting setup and breakdown for events, games, or rentals. Equipment care is also a key responsibility, which includes conducting pre- and post-use checks on the ice resurfacer, cleaning, refueling, and safely storing equipment after each use, and assisting with routine maintenance or minor repairs.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Valid driver’s license preferred.
• Mechanical aptitude and comfort with machinery.
• Ability to follow safety protocols and operate equipment responsibly.
• Reliable, detail-oriented, and able to work independently.
• Able to work a flexible schedule including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Prior experience operating a Zamboni or Olympia resurfacer.
• Knowledge of ice refrigeration systems.
• Forklift or other machinery operation experience.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Work in cold environments and on wet/slippery surfaces.
• Stand, walk, bend, and operate machinery for extended periods.

Responsibilities

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

Benefits

• Collaborative and supportive work environment.
• Opportunities to grow and learn new tools and systems.
• Flexibility with scheduling to allow work-life balance.
• Key member of a fast-paced and fun environment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees