Zamboni Driver

Gunnison, City of•Jorgensen Event Center, CO

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The City of Gunnison is seeking a dependable and motivated Zamboni Driver to join our Parks and Recreation team at the Ice Rink. This is a hands-on position for someone who enjoys working with equipment, maintaining facilities, and taking pride in creating a safe, high-quality experience for the community. You will operate the Zamboni and other specialized equipment, maintain smooth and consistent ice surfaces, monitor rink conditions, perform routine equipment and facility maintenance, and help prepare the rink for hockey games, figure skating, public skating, tournaments, and special events. If you enjoy working independently, solving problems, and seeing the results of your work, this is a great opportunity to become an important part of the City's recreation team. The ideal candidate has experience operating powered equipment and performing facility, building, or grounds maintenance, along with a strong commitment to safety and customer service. You should be comfortable working in cold environments, using hand and power tools, performing physically demanding work, and working early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays as rink activities require. A high school diploma or GED and a valid Colorado driver's license are required. Join the City of Gunnison and help keep one of our community's most active recreational facilities safe, welcoming, and ready for the next skate.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required.
One (1) year of experience operating equipment, maintaining facilities, or performing building or grounds maintenance; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Experience operating powered equipment in a safe and responsible manner.
Basic knowledge of mechanical systems and the ability to perform routine maintenance and minor repairs.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and exercise sound judgment.
Ability to work evenings, weekends, holidays, and a flexible schedule based on facility operations and special events.
Valid Colorado Driver's License (or ability to obtain within a specified period) with an acceptable driving record.
Knowledge of principles and practices of ice resurfacing and ice maintenance.
Knowledge of safe operation and routine maintenance of ice resurfacers (Zamboni), ice edgers, snow removal equipment, and other maintenance equipment.
Knowledge of general building and facility maintenance practices.
Knowledge of customer service principles and effective public interaction.
Knowledge of recordkeeping practices, including maintenance logs and equipment inspection reports.
Skill in safely operating an ice resurfacer and related maintenance equipment.
Skill in inspecting, troubleshooting, and performing preventative maintenance on equipment and facilities.
Skill in maintaining smooth, consistent, and safe ice conditions for a variety of skating activities.
Skill in using hand tools, power tools, and maintenance equipment safely and effectively.
Skill in prioritizing work assignments and managing time in a fast-paced environment.
Skill in communicating effectively, both verbally and in writing.
Skill in providing professional and courteous customer service.
Ability to learn and apply modern ice-making and ice maintenance techniques.
Ability to monitor rink conditions and identify maintenance needs before they become operational issues.
Ability to read, understand, and follow technical manuals, operating instructions, safety procedures, and work orders.
Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with coworkers, supervisors, user groups, contractors, and the public.
Ability to adapt to changing priorities and respond calmly to emergencies or unexpected operational issues.
Ability to work a flexible schedule, including early mornings, evenings, weekends, holidays, and special events.
Ability to perform strenuous physical work in cold, wet, and variable weather conditions.
Ability to safely lift, carry, push, and pull equipment and materials weighing up to 50 pounds on a regular basis and heavier items with assistance.

Responsibilities

Operates the ice resurfacer (Zamboni) to maintain safe, consistent, and high-quality skating surfaces for public skating, hockey, figure skating, special events, and tournaments.
Monitors ice conditions and adjusts resurfacing techniques based on ice quality, weather, usage, and event schedules.
Performs daily ice maintenance, including edging, shaving, flooding, patching, painting lines and logos as needed, and repairing damaged areas.
Assists with the installation, removal, and seasonal maintenance of indoor and outdoor ice surfaces.
Operates and maintains ice edgers, snow blowers, utility vehicles, snow plows, and other maintenance equipment in a safe and efficient manner.
Performs routine inspections and preventative maintenance on the ice resurfacer, refrigeration equipment, dasher boards, glass, benches, nets, doors, and other rink infrastructure.
Monitors and records ice plant operating conditions, including temperatures, pressures, water quality, and equipment performance, and reports abnormalities to supervisory staff.
Cleans and maintains the rink facility, including locker rooms, spectator areas, mechanical rooms, storage areas, walkways, and other public spaces.
Assists with snow removal and ice control around facility entrances, sidewalks, parking areas, and emergency exits.
Sets up and tears down equipment for recreational programs, hockey games, figure skating events, tournaments, rentals, and community events.
Completes daily maintenance logs, equipment inspections, work orders, and operational records accurately and timely.
Identifies maintenance and safety concerns and reports issues requiring repair or corrective action.
Provides courteous, professional customer service to patrons, user groups, contractors, and coworkers.
Performs other related duties as assigned.