Zamboni Driver (Part-time)

American Airlines Center•Dallas, TX

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for driving and operating the Zamboni to resurface and maintain the ice in accordance with NHL standards. Diagnose and troubleshoot problems with the Zamboni as well as problems with ice surface. Essential Functions: include the following, other duties may be assigned. Operates the Zamboni Ice Resurfacer safely and efficiently to ensure the best possible ice surface is provided for all NHL and other ice events Prepares all hockey and associated equipment for use during ice events Sets up and removes all hockey and associated equipment for use during ice events Assists Zamboni drivers in ice maintenance as assigned Cleans, inspects and repairs dasher boards, related equipment and ice maintenance equipment Operates ice maintenance equipment as directed; (ex. Edger, ice chippers, shovel) Keeps Zamboni room and tunnel clean and ensures tools put in their proper place Ensures all glass is clean and free of damage requiring it to be replaced Ensures all necessary equipment is out and in proper location prior to start of game Assists in taking down NHL safety netting after games as needed Monitors ice surface for any foreign items and removes as instructed by supervisor or NHL official Inspects ice surface for areas needing attention by skating during the intermission while ice is being resurfaced Assists in installation of ice sheet Assists in installation and removal of in-ice logos Other duties as assigned

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required
Must have a valid driver’s license with no restrictions
Minimum of 3 years experience in the ice making and maintenance profession
Must have 3 or more years of experience driving an ice-resurfacing machine, Zamboni preferred
Ability to interpret and adjust resurfacing equipment accordingly
Must have complete understanding of water and ice dynamics and temperature profiles of a professional skating surface
Ability to observe and correct unsafe conditions in the use and operation of all ice resurfacing equipment
Working knowledge of all mechanical functions of all resurfacing and associated ice resurfacing equipment
Demonstrate ability to troubleshoot and diagnose ice resurfacing conditions and/or problems
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
Ability to take complex and accurate ice measurements and document properly
Must be customer-service oriented, have a fan-friendly attitude and a professional appearance at all times

Nice To Haves

NHL or U.S. Ice Rink Association certification program preferred

Responsibilities

Operates the Zamboni Ice Resurfacer safely and efficiently to ensure the best possible ice surface is provided for all NHL and other ice events
Prepares all hockey and associated equipment for use during ice events
Sets up and removes all hockey and associated equipment for use during ice events
Assists Zamboni drivers in ice maintenance as assigned
Cleans, inspects and repairs dasher boards, related equipment and ice maintenance equipment
Operates ice maintenance equipment as directed; (ex. Edger, ice chippers, shovel)
Keeps Zamboni room and tunnel clean and ensures tools put in their proper place
Ensures all glass is clean and free of damage requiring it to be replaced
Ensures all necessary equipment is out and in proper location prior to start of game
Assists in taking down NHL safety netting after games as needed
Monitors ice surface for any foreign items and removes as instructed by supervisor or NHL official
Inspects ice surface for areas needing attention by skating during the intermission while ice is being resurfaced
Assists in installation of ice sheet
Assists in installation and removal of in-ice logos
Other duties as assigned