Part Time Zamboni Driver

Wisconsin Center District Job Description – Part Time Zamboni Driver

Position Overview: Part Time Zamboni Driver reports to the Chief Engineer and is responsible for the daily activities required to run, maintain, and service the ice maintenance in the UW-Milwaukee Panther Arena at the Wisconsin Center District. The Part Time Zamboni Driver will assist all aspects of skilled ice maintenance and ice management including the optimal operations and cleanliness of the ice refrigeration along with the setup, tear down, move in, moveout and changeover of ice and arena floor. 

Responsibilities:

• Installs ice, including but not limited to: preparation and start of ice plant, installation of ice dasher system, preparation and freezing of floor; painting base color, lines and logos; and building-up the ice sheet
• Operates and performs general maintenance of Zamboni and other ice equipment before, during, and after ice events and practices 
• Prepares ice for all games and other ice events, including but are not limited to: removing debris; checking ice depth; scraping, edging and resurfacing ice
• Operates and maintains the ice-resurfacer and ice-edger to ensure the quality of sheet ice 
• Repairs and builds sheets of ice as needed
• Assists guests whenever possible, referring all requests which are beyond the scope of responsibility immediately to the Chief Engineer or their designee
• Follows all safety requirements and ensures compliance with City, State, and other safety codes
• Attends work on time as scheduled and adheres to attendance policy
• Demonstrates commitment to valuing diversity and contributing to an inclusive working and learning environment
• Ability to work flexible and irregular hours that may vary due to functions and may include day, evening, weekends, and holidays as event calendar or deadlines dictate

• Other responsibilities and duties as assigned by management, to ensure the effective utilization of the company’s resources and to ensure customer satisfaction

Skills & Qualifications:

• Knowledge of repairs, maintenance and chemical applications and irrigation systems
• Must have the ability to read and understand product labels for chemicals used

• Exceptional interpersonal skills to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams
• Exceptional communication skills and situational adaptability
• Ability to work independently and efficiently; exercise initiative, resourcefulness and good judgement
• Flexible and comfortable working under pressure in a fast-paced environment 
• Ability to read, write, and speak English; perform basic mathematical functions (add, subtract, multiply and divide)
• Follow oral and written instructions and communicate effectively with others in both oral and written form
• Exemplify the organization’s core values: Be Bold. Be Proud. Be Experience Obsessed.

 Education & Experience:

• Required
  • High School diploma or equivalent work experience required
  • Must be at least 18 years of age with a valid driver’s license, and minimum of 2 years of Zamboni driving experience
  • A good driving record and a keen sense for safety and good driving practices. 

Physical Demands:

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 frequently works near moving mechanical parts; in high precarious places. Employee may be occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles. The employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls, reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, and crouch or crawl. The employee is frequently required to stand, sit, walk, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, and drive a vehicle. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus, and. The noise level in the work environment is moderate to loud. Specific hearing abilities required by this job include the ability to hear to be able to listen to a radio to respond to and deliver calls and instructions.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so assigned.

Positioned Based in: Milwaukee, WI 

Travel Required:  N/A

Reports to: Chief Engineer

Department: Building Services 

Revised 09/01/2026

**The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of the job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements. 
 **We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, martial or veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status. 
**Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.