Zamboni Driver (Part-Time)

Aleut Career•United States Air Force Academy, CO

40d•Onsite

About The Position

The Part-Time Zamboni Driver will operate the Zamboni ice resurfacing machine and perform ice maintenance duties supporting scheduled ice arena events. Opens and closes the Field House if rink events start or end after regular operating hours. Monitors the ice rink area to ensure patrons stay within established areas and AD directives. Check locker rooms and other places for cleanliness and damage. Works on the ice maintenance crew during intercollegiate hockey games, including ice skating between periods to move hockey goals and squeegee around the dasher boards. Cleans Plexiglas of puck marks and replaces panels as needed. Provides minimal ice maintenance by flooding low spots and brightening hockey lines. Observe that the dasher boards are safe and report any damage. Assists with installing the initial ice sheet to include hockey lines and logos. Fill out daily logs and safety sheets for the ice rink and record the time worked at the end of each shift. Performs minor repairs (if needed) on the Zamboni and reports significant problems to the Ice Rink Lead. Performs other duties in the athletic department or contractor area of responsibility commensurate with job skills and abilities. This on-call, part-time position does not require working a set number of hours per week. Working hours and schedule are subject to change as needed for ice programming.

Requirements

1-3 years' experience in Zamboni Operations and Ice Rink Maintenance
Valid Colorado Driver's License

Responsibilities

Operate the Zamboni ice resurfacing machine
Perform ice maintenance duties supporting scheduled ice arena events
Open and close the Field House if rink events start or end after regular operating hours
Monitor the ice rink area to ensure patrons stay within established areas and AD directives
Check locker rooms and other places for cleanliness and damage
Work on the ice maintenance crew during intercollegiate hockey games, including ice skating between periods to move hockey goals and squeegee around the dasher boards
Clean Plexiglas of puck marks and replace panels as needed
Provide minimal ice maintenance by flooding low spots and brightening hockey lines
Observe that the dasher boards are safe and report any damage
Assist with installing the initial ice sheet to include hockey lines and logos
Fill out daily logs and safety sheets for the ice rink and record the time worked at the end of each shift
Perform minor repairs (if needed) on the Zamboni and report significant problems to the Ice Rink Lead
Perform other duties in the athletic department or contractor area of responsibility commensurate with job skills and abilities