Oak View Group:
Oak View Group (OVG) is the global leader in premium live entertainment infrastructure and services, with a platform spanning venue development and end-to-end capabilities across venue management, hospitality, and sponsorship sales. Founded in 2015, the company serves a collection of seven world-class owned venues and a client roster of the most iconic arenas, stadiums, convention centers, music festivals, performing arts centers, and cultural institutions, spanning four continents.
Position Summary:
The position of Zamboni Driver is responsible for the ice rink, proper safe operation of the ice resurfacer (Zamboni), and 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 pays an hourly rate of $18.68-$20.35 (per CBA).
Benefits as per the union agreement.
This position will remain open until August 28, 2026
About the Venue:
PeoplesBank Arena is Connecticut’s premier destination for sports & entertainment. The 15,000+ seat downtown arena is home to the eleventh-time National Champion UConn Women's Basketball team and the six-time National Champion UConn Men's Basketball team. Led by Hall of Fame basketball Head Coach Geno Auriemma and Dan Hurley, the Men's & Women's basketball programs have established themselves as national powerhouses. PeoplesBank Arena is also home to the AHL’s Hartford Wolf Pack, the primary developmental affiliate of the New York Rangers.
PeoplesBank Arena entertains millions of visitors annually with a variety of concerts, family shows, ice-skating spectaculars, consumer events, and trade shows throughout the season. The venue has played host to an extraordinary roster of world-renowned artists, including Taylor Swift, Justin Timberlake, Bruce Springsteen, Billy Joel, Pearl Jam, Black Eyed Peas, Britney Spears, Drake, and many others. PeoplesBank Arena will continue to be the center of sports and entertainment for Hartford and the State of Connecticut for years to come.
Responsibilities:
- Perform general physical labor associated with setup and breakdown for events, i.e., ice installation, ice maintenance, glass repair, and rink repair.
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Make repairs as directed by the Operations Manager.
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Operate a forklift truck.
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Drive the Zamboni during hockey games, maintaining the ice to AHL and/or NCAA standards.
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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
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Organized, able to prioritize, and have strong time management skills
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Able to work flexible schedule, including weekends and holidays
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Advanced oral and written communication skills.
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Excellent organizational, planning, communication, and interpersonal skills.
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Ability to undertake and complete multiple tasks.
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Attention to detail and service-oriented.
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Strong orientation to customer service and ability to work with other staff members in the facility.
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Prior experience driving a Zamboni is required.
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Prior experience with ice maintenance
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Previous facility operations experience is a plus.
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The employee must regularly lift and/or move heavy objects.
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The employee must be able to perform strenuous physical duties at times, including lifting, carrying, moving, and climbing.
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Physical ability to perform tasks that may require prolonged standing, stooping, lifting, and walking.
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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.
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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.
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.
