Zamboni Driver

Position Summary:

Works under general supervision of the Ice Rink Manager. The primary responsibility of the Zamboni Driver position is to maintain the ice on the rinks in a manner that provides a level, smooth, safe, and high quality of ice for the safe operation at 2025 Winter Fest OC. This position ends January 5, 2026.

Essential Duties:

An employee in this position may be called upon to do any of the following: (these examples do not include all of the tasks which the employee may be expected to perform.)

• Perform general custodial and maintenance duties for daily operations of the ice rink at Winter Fest OC.
• Perform routine maintenance on ice resurfacing machine as needed including refilling holding tanks, replacing blades, refilling or charging power source.
• Operate key equipment for ice rink operations in a manner that maintains a high-quality ice surface.
• Report accidents, emergencies, scheduling problems, and ice rink repair and maintenance needs to the appropriate ice rink manager.
• Keep all walkways clear of ice and snow.
• May assist with the sharpening of rental skates (on the job training provided).
• Exercise high standards of customer service and professionalism when handling complaints or enforcing ice rink rules.
• Exercise proper safety precautions in the performance of work.
• Assist with maintenance on other ice rides within Winter Fest grounds.
• Perform other related functions as assigned.

Materials and Equipment to be used:

• Zamboni ice resurfacer.
• Ice Edger and Ice Scraper/Chipper if necessary for ice maintenance.
• Various cleaning supplies with required protection.

Required Qualifications:

• Must maintain satisfactory working relationships with staff and the general public.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule that includes evenings, weekends and holidays.
• A valid driver's license and good driving record.
• Be 18 years or older.
• Must be able to listen and communicate effectively as well and understand operating procedures and written directives.
• Knowledge of safe work practices and materials used.
• Basic skating ability preferred.
• Previous ice arena and ice resurfacing skills preferred but not .

Physical Demands:

• Physical strength and dexterity to perform strenuous work involving lifting and carrying moderately heavy objects up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to work outdoors in all types of climate and weather conditions. Ability to withstand temperature changes in the work environment.
• Frequent bending, squatting, twisting climbing and reaching.
• Occasional sitting and driving.
• Ability to distinguish various sounds and people or objects at varied distances.

This job description should not be interpreted as all inclusive. It is intended to identify the major responsibilities and requirements of the job. The incumbents may be requested to perform job-related responsibilities and tasks other than those stated on this job description.

This position ends January 5, 2026.

PSQ Productions will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act. You do not need to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if PSQ Productions is concerned about conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report. Find out more about the Fair Chance Act by visiting calcivilrights.ca.gov/fair-chance-act/.