Zamboni Driver

Zamboni Driver

The City of Gunnison is seeking a dependable and motivated Zamboni Driver to join our Parks and Recreation team at the Ice Rink. This is a hands on position for someone who enjoys working with equipment, maintaining facilities, and taking pride in creating a safe, high quality experience for the community. You will operate the Zamboni and other specialized equipment, maintain smooth and consistent ice surfaces, monitor rink conditions, perform routine equipment and facility maintenance, and help prepare the rink for hockey games, figure skating, public skating, tournaments, and special events. If you enjoy working independently, solving problems, and seeing the results of your work, this is a great opportunity to become an important part of the City's recreation team. The ideal candidate has experience operating powered equipment and performing facility, building, or grounds maintenance, along with a strong commitment to safety and customer service. You should be comfortable working in cold environments, using hand and power tools, performing physically demanding work, and working early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays as rink activities require. A high school diploma or GED and a valid Colorado driver's license are required. Join the City of Gunnison and help keep one of our community's most active recreational facilities safe, welcoming, and ready for the next skate. Hourly rate ranges from $21.98 to $24.79 per hour depending on qualifications and experience, plus a $1.84 per hour incentive completion bonus at the end of the season.

The City of Gunnison is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The City of Gunnison is dedicated to the principles of equal employment. We prohibit unlawful discrimination against applicants or employees on the basis of age over 40, race, sex, color, religion, national origin, disability, military status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or any other applicable status protected by federal, state or local law.

Examples of Duties and Qualifications:

General Purpose: Performs skilled work in the operation of ice resurfacing equipment and the maintenance of indoor and outdoor ice facilities to provide safe, high-quality skating surfaces for public recreation, organized sports, and special events. Responsibilities include resurfacing ice, monitoring and maintaining ice quality, performing routine maintenance on rink equipment and refrigeration systems, assisting with facility operations, and supporting event setup and other Parks and Recreation functions as assigned. This position helps ensure the safe, efficient, and reliable operation of City ice facilities while providing excellent customer service to facility users.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Operates the ice resurfacer (Zamboni) to maintain safe, consistent, and high-quality skating surfaces for public skating, hockey, figure skating, special events, and tournaments. Monitors ice conditions and adjusts resurfacing techniques based on ice quality, weather, usage, and event schedules. Performs daily ice maintenance, including edging, shaving, flooding, patching, painting lines and logos as needed, and repairing damaged areas. Assists with the installation, removal, and seasonal maintenance of indoor and outdoor ice surfaces. Operates and maintains ice edgers, snow blowers, utility vehicles, snow plows, and other maintenance equipment in a safe and efficient manner. Performs routine inspections and preventative maintenance on the ice resurfacer, refrigeration equipment, dasher boards, glass, benches, nets, doors, and other rink infrastructure. Monitors and records ice plant operating conditions, including temperatures, pressures, water quality, and equipment performance, and reports abnormalities to supervisory staff. Cleans and maintains the rink facility, including locker rooms, spectator areas, mechanical rooms, storage areas, walkways, and other public spaces. Assists with snow removal and ice control around facility entrances, sidewalks, parking areas, and emergency exits. Sets up and tears down equipment for recreational programs, hockey games, figure skating events, tournaments, rentals, and community events. Completes daily maintenance logs, equipment inspections, work orders, and operational records accurately and timely. Identifies maintenance and safety concerns and reports issues requiring repair or corrective action. Provides courteous, professional customer service to patrons, user groups, contractors, and coworkers. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Job Qualifications:

Required Education and Experience: - High school diploma or GED required. One (1) year of experience operating equipment, maintaining facilities, or performing building or grounds maintenance; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience operating powered equipment in a safe and responsible manner. Basic knowledge of mechanical systems and the ability to perform routine maintenance and minor repairs. Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and exercise sound judgment. Ability to work evenings, weekends, holidays, and a flexible schedule based on facility operations and special events. Valid Colorado Driver's License (or ability to obtain within a specified period) with an acceptable driving record.

Necessary Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: - Knowledge of: Principles and practices of ice resurfacing and ice maintenance. Safe operation and routine maintenance of ice resurfacers (Zamboni), ice edgers, snow removal equipment, and other maintenance equipment. General building and facility maintenance practices. Customer service principles and effective public interaction. Recordkeeping practices, including maintenance logs and equipment inspection reports. Skill in: Safely operating an ice resurfacer and related maintenance equipment. Inspecting, troubleshooting, and performing preventative maintenance on equipment and facilities. Maintaining smooth, consistent, and safe ice conditions for a variety of skating activities. Using hand tools, power tools, and maintenance equipment safely and effectively. Prioritizing work assignments and managing time in a fast-paced environment. Communicating effectively, both verbally and in writing. Providing professional and courteous customer service. Ability to: Learn and apply modern ice-making and ice maintenance techniques. Monitor rink conditions and identify maintenance needs before they become operational issues. Read, understand, and follow technical manuals, operating instructions, safety procedures, and work orders. Establish and maintain positive working relationships with coworkers, supervisors, user groups, contractors, and the public. Adapt to changing priorities and respond calmly to emergencies or unexpected operational issues. Work a flexible schedule, including early mornings, evenings, weekends, holidays, and special events. Perform strenuous physical work in cold, wet, and variable weather conditions. Safely lift, carry, push, and pull equipment and materials weighing up to 50 pounds on a regular basis and heavier items with assistance or mechanical equipment.

Working Conditions:

Work Environment: - Work is performed in a variety of indoor and outdoor settings, including refrigerated ice arenas, outdoor skating rinks, maintenance shops, mechanical rooms, and other Parks and Recreation facilities. The position is regularly exposed to cold temperatures, wet and slippery surfaces, snow, ice, noise, moving mechanical equipment, and changing weather conditions. The position requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, climbing, reaching, pushing, pulling, and repetitive use of hands and arms throughout the workday. Employees regularly lift and carry materials weighing up to 50 pounds and occasionally move heavier items with assistance or mechanical equipment. The work schedule varies based on facility operations and may include early mornings, evenings, weekends, holidays, overtime, and emergency call-outs. During the ice season, work is often performed under time-sensitive conditions to prepare the facility for scheduled programs, games, tournaments, and special events. Employees are expected to wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE), comply with all City safety policies and procedures, and maintain a safe working environment for coworkers and the public.

Tools and Equipment Used: - Ice Resurfacing machines, edger machines, snowplows on pick-up trucks, power tools, skate sharpening machines, shovels and ice chippers.

Supervision Received: - Works under the general supervision of the Ice Rink Manager