About the role
Oak View Group runs PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh, home of the NHL's Pittsburgh Penguins, and is hiring a part-time ice resurfacer driver. The ice has to meet NHL standards, so this job suits someone who already knows how to run a resurfacer and look after a sheet.
You drive the resurfacer and the edger on ordinary days and on event days, and you help make and maintain the ice. You change the blades, service the machine after each resurface, and check ice depth on a regular schedule. Before resurfacing you look over the dasher boards and glass. You also fill in the resurfacer and ice logs and a game day checklist.
Drivers work with other departments ahead of ice events, help install and remove the ice, and teach newer operators about ice care and Zamboni driving.
The pay is $30 an hour, and part-time staff get a 401(k) plan with a company match. Hours can be long and irregular, with nights, weekends, and holidays. The posting stays up until December 31, 2026.
Responsibilities
- Drive the ice resurfacer and edger on daily shifts and event days
- Maintain and repair rink equipment, including resurfacers, edgers, and goal nets
- Change Zamboni blades and service the resurfacer after each use
- Check ice depth regularly and fill in the ice and resurfacer logs
- Inspect dasher boards and glass before resurfacing and complete a game day checklist
- Help install and remove the ice sheet
- Train and mentor junior operators on ice maintenance and Zamboni driving
Requirements
- Trained operator on Zamboni and Olympia ice resurfacers
- Valid driver's license
- 3 to 5 years in ice rink operations or ice maintenance preferred
- Mechanical aptitude preferred
- Strong understanding of OSHA rules and regulations
- Comfortable working in very cold conditions for long periods
- Able to work long, irregular hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays
Ready to apply?
Submit your application directly to Oak View Group. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.
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