Zamboni Driver | Part-Time | PeoplesBank Arena
About The Position
The position of Zamboni Driver is responsible for the ice rink, proper safe operation of the ice resurfacer (Zamboni), maintenance of all areas pertaining to and or involved in maintaining a quality sheet of ice for a professional hockey team. The Zamboni Driver will report to the Operations Manager. This role pays an hourly rate of $19.67-$25.00 (per CBA). Benefits as per the union agreement. This position will remain open until December 31, 2025. About the Venue PeoplesBank Arena is Connecticut’s premier destination for sports & entertainment. The 15,000+ seat downtown arena is home to the eleventh-time National Champion UConn Women's Basketball team and the six-time National Champion UConn Men's Basketball team. Led by Hall of Fame basketball Head Coach Geno Auriemma and Dan Hurley, the Men's & Women's basketball programs have established themselves as national powerhouses. PeoplesBank Arena is also home to the AHL’s Hartford Wolf Pack, the primary developmental affiliate of the New York Rangers. PeoplesBank Arena entertains millions of visitors annually with a variety of concerts, family shows, ice-skating spectaculars, consumer events, and trade shows throughout the season. The venue has played host to an extraordinary roster of world-renowned artists, including Taylor Swift, Justin Timberlake, Bruce Springsteen, Billy Joel, Pearl Jam, Black Eyed Peas, Britney Spears, Drake, and many others. PeoplesBank Arena will continue to be the center of sports and entertainment for Hartford and the State of Connecticut for years to come.
Requirements
- A strong communicator: be able to communicate effectively both verbally and in written format to management and staff as well as to all types of clients
- Organized, able to prioritize, and have strong time management skills
- Able to work flexible schedule including weekends and holidays
- Advanced oral and written communication skills.
- Excellent organizational, planning, communication, and inter-personal skills.
- Ability to undertake and complete multiple tasks.
- Attention to detail and service oriented.
- Strong orientation to customer service and ability to work with other staff members in the facility.
- Prior experience driving a Zamboni machine required.
- Prior experience with ice maintenance
- The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
- Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to move around the facility; to stand for long hours during events; talk and hear.
- This position may require work inside or outside of the building, as needed for events.
- The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
- The employee must be able to perform strenuous physical duties at time, including lifting, carrying, moving and climbing.
- Physical ability to perform tasks that may require prolonged standing, stooping, lifting and walking.
Nice To Haves
- Previous facility operations experience a plus.
Responsibilities
- Perform general physical labor associated with set up and break down for events i.e. ice install, ice maintenance, glass repair, rink repair.
- Make repairs as directed by the Operations Manager.
- Operate a forklift truck.
- Drive zamboni during hockey games maintaining the ice to AHL and/or NCAA standards.
- Other duties as assigned
Benefits
- Benefits as per the union agreement.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
