Zamboni Driver|Part-time| Tahoe Blue Event Center

Oak View Group

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.

Position Summary

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 will pay an hourly rate of $16 to $18.

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

EVERGREEN ROLE: Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis; there is no application deadline.

About the Venue

The Tahoe Blue Event Center is a premier sports and live entertainment facility and is proudly managed by OVG. The Tahoe Blue Event Center is located in the Stateline, Nevada area of South Lake Tahoe, between the peaks of Heavenly Mountain Resort and beautiful Lake Tahoe. The multi-purpose sports & entertainment venue opened in September 2023 and has flexible arena space for concerts, comedians, family shows, sporting events and more. 

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.

Qualifications

• 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
• Previous facility operations experience a plus.
• 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.

Strengthened by our Differences. United to Make a Difference

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.