Oak View Group is the global leader in venue development, management, and premium hospitality services for the live event industry. Offering an unmatched, 360-degree solution set for a collection of world-class owned venues and a client roster that includes the most influential, highest attended arenas, convention centers, music festivals, performing arts centers, and cultural institutions on the planet.

The Zamboni Operator will perform general labor duties as assigned. Duties included but not limited to building conversions for various events, familiarity with all aspects of facility operations and maintenance in addition to ice making, ice maintenance and repair.

This position is based at the PPL Center. PPL Center is a state-of-the-art multipurpose venue in downtown Allentown, PA. The arena seats more than 10,000 for concerts and more than 8,500 for Lehigh Valley Phantoms professional hockey games, making it the region's largest events venue. THe amenities-packed PPL Center, which includes more than 50 premium spaces (suites, loges, party areas) depending on the event, will host more than 150 events each year, offering something for everyone, including the Phantoms, the AHL affiliate to the NHL Philadelphia Flyers, concerts, family shows, trade shows, youth sports, high school and collegiate events, Disney on Ice, conferences, graduations and many more events. PPL Center is currently the main catalyst to the revitalization and growth of downtown Allentown. You can learn more about our venue here: http://www.pplcenter.com/

This role will pay an hourly rate between $15 to $20.

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

This position will remain open until Nov 5, 2024

• Responsible for occasional maintenance and repair of rink equipment to include, but not limited to: Zamboni, dasher system, subfloor, tempered glass, acrylic glass, safety netting, Jet Ice systems, edgers, goal nets, etc.
• Work with the facilities department to provide optimal ice conditions for all ice events.
• Oversee aspects of ice installation and removal.
• Assist operations department to expedite event conversions.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Must be a trained operator for Zamboni Ice Resurfacing machines
• Solid understanding of OSHA rules and regulations
• Must be comfortable working in very cold or very hot conditions for long periods of time
• Must be able to stand, bend and stoop for long periods of time
• Must be able to climb stairs/ladder
• Ability to adhere to building policies and event requirements
• Ability to read and follow verbal and written instructions as well as communicate effectively with other in both oral and written form
• Must be able to work long irregular hours to include nights, weekends, and holidays 

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.