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The position of Zamboni Driver/Ice Technician 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 ice technician will report to the head ice technician.  This is a part-time, seasonal position. (September-end of hockey season)

This role will pay an hourly wage of $20 to $30.00. 

For PT roles: Benefits: 401(k) savings plan and 401(k) matching.

Total Mortgage Arena is a 10,000 seat multipurpose facility and is located in Bridgeport, Connecticut.  We are the home of the Bridgeport Islanders (AHL), the minor league team for the New York Islanders.

• Prepare ice for all practices, games, and other ice events. Duties include removing debris; checking ice depth; scraping, edging and resurfacing ice.
• Participate in set-up and disassembly of hockey glass, dasher boards, rubber runners, locker rooms and other event related equipment as needed.
• Perform pre/post event inspections and document with completed checklists.
• Perform cleaning and maintenance on ice operations equipment, keep work areas and equipment organized and functional.
• Ensure all equipment and tools necessary to fulfill ice maintenance tasks are always available and in good working order.
• Report to the Head Ice Technician any equipment deficiencies.
• Ability to problem solve and think/act quickly when issues arrive.
• Ability and willingness to climb a stepladder up to 20 feet, or a mechanical lift to 50 feet.
• Operate and maintain ice resurfacing machines, ice edger and all related equipment for the installation and maintenance of a quality sheet of ice.
• Install and remove dasher ads as necessary.
• Install, repair, and replace acrylic shielding as necessary.
• Install, repair, and remove dashers as necessary.
• Maintain detailed records of ice thickness, ice temperatures, humidity readings, ambient air readings and dew point readings.
• Perform preventative maintenance on all ice related equipment as needed.
• Keep ice room and all related areas clean and orderly.
• Job reliability, diligence, dedication, and attention to detail a must.
• Flexibility with work schedule- Nights, weekends, and holidays required.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Must be 21 years of age or older.
• 3+ years’ experience operating a Zamboni ice resurfacer.
• Experience driving in tandem during ice cuts.
• Ability to read and write and to follow written and oral instructions in English.
• Ability to concentrate in a high stress, noisy game situations with promotions and thousands of people in attendance.
• Must have availability on Friday & Saturday evenings (5pm), Sunday afternoons (1pm), and occasional other weekday evenings (5pm).
• As a condition of employment, qualified applicant will be subject to a background check, including driving history and character references along with drug screening. 
• Possess a valid driver’s license, possess a suitable driving history and be insurable by our insurance carrier (without conditions).

• Essential Physical Functions:

  • Good physical condition and health, sufficient strength and stamina needed for heavy, awkward, and repeated lifting of up to 75 pounds, capable of occasionally performing heavy manual labor.
  • Ability to climb portable and fixed ladders up to 20 feet, accessing remote areas of the facility, working with hand and power tools, communicating via portable radio.
  • Ability to work with and around water and ice and to work at or below freezing temperatures for extended periods of time.
  • Wearing face mask and/or Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for long periods of time based on current protocols.

   

  Equipment Used:

  • Ice resurfacers, ice edger, and all other ice maintenance equipment.
  • PC and other general office equipment. 
  • Various power and hand tools.

At OVG, we understand that to continue positively disrupting the sports and live entertainment industry, we need a diverse team to help us do it. We also believe that inclusivity drives innovation, strengthens our people, improves our service, and raises our excellence. Our success is rooted in creating environments that reflect and celebrate the diverse communities in which we operate and serve, and this is the reason we are committed to amplifying voices from all different backgrounds.

Oak View Group is committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis (“protected class”) including, but not limited to veteran status, uniform service member status, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information or any other protected class under federal, state, or local law.