Part Time Zamboni Driver

Wisconsin Center District•Milwaukee, WI

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Part Time Zamboni Driver reports to the Chief Engineer and is responsible for the daily activities required to run, maintain, and service the ice maintenance in the UW-Milwaukee Panther Arena at the Wisconsin Center District. The Part Time Zamboni Driver will assist all aspects of skilled ice maintenance and ice management including the optimal operations and cleanliness of the ice refrigeration along with the setup, tear down, move in, moveout and changeover of ice and arena floor.

Requirements

Knowledge of repairs, maintenance and chemical applications and irrigation systems
Must have the ability to read and understand product labels for chemicals used
Exceptional interpersonal skills to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams
Exceptional communication skills and situational adaptability
Ability to work independently and efficiently; exercise initiative, resourcefulness and good judgement
Flexible and comfortable working under pressure in a fast-paced environment
Ability to read, write, and speak English; perform basic mathematical functions (add, subtract, multiply and divide)
Follow oral and written instructions and communicate effectively with others in both oral and written form
Exemplify the organization’s core values: Be Bold. Be Proud. Be Experience Obsessed.
High School diploma or equivalent work experience required
Must be at least 18 years of age with a valid driver’s license
minimum of 2 years of Zamboni driving experience
A good driving record and a keen sense for safety and good driving practices.

Responsibilities

Installs ice, including but not limited to: preparation and start of ice plant, installation of ice dasher system, preparation and freezing of floor; painting base color, lines and logos; and building-up the ice sheet
Operates and performs general maintenance of Zamboni and other ice equipment before, during, and after ice events and practices
Prepares ice for all games and other ice events, including but are not limited to: removing debris; checking ice depth; scraping, edging and resurfacing ice
Operates and maintains the ice-resurfacer and ice-edger to ensure the quality of sheet ice
Repairs and builds sheets of ice as needed
Assists guests whenever possible, referring all requests which are beyond the scope of responsibility immediately to the Chief Engineer or their designee
Follows all safety requirements and ensures compliance with City, State, and other safety codes
Attends work on time as scheduled and adheres to attendance policy
Demonstrates commitment to valuing diversity and contributing to an inclusive working and learning environment
Ability to work flexible and irregular hours that may vary due to functions and may include day, evening, weekends, and holidays as event calendar or deadlines dictate
Other responsibilities and duties as assigned by management, to ensure the effective utilization of the company’s resources and to ensure customer satisfaction