Employment: Ice Equipment operators
Overview
Over 10,000 people come to the Winthrop Rink each winter to skate on our ice. Our Ice Equipment Operators – that’s a Zamboni driver – make regular cuts to maintain the ice. These staff are part of the team that makes the games and programs safe and fun. We provide training to operate and monitor the array of equipment we use to make our ice some of the best ice in the region. Ice Equipment Operators report to the Facility Manager and support our staff and programs during our wide variety of daily activities throughout our sixteen-week ice season.
duties & responsibilities
Primary
Maintain our ice to the best of your ability
Operate the Zamboni safely and productively
Receive training to improve the quality of ice
Remove snow from the ice and surrounding facility
Operate our MT5 drive-in snowblower safely and efficiently
Operate other snow removal equipment to maintain a safe facility
Snow removal requires paid time in advance of regularly scheduled shifts
Support on ice activities
Understand all equipment needed to maintain ice and conduct on ice activities
Conduct emergency repairs to the facility and equipment under direct guidance of supervisor
Maintain a log of equipment and work done each shift
Support coworkers and daily Rink operations
Secondary
Assist with customer service tasks, including:
Fulfill skate requests
Sharpen skates
Fulfill concessions and merchandise requests
Support Rink operations
Assist with routine facility maintenance
Qualifications
Comfortable working in cold and/or wet conditions outside
Able to repeatedly lift 50lbs
Ability to persevere during stressful situations
Punctual and focused on timeliness
Able to work alone
Skilled at identifying and asking for support during challenging situations
Experience operating equipment
Pleasant to work around and comfortable with customers
Available for regular shifts: ~8 hours/shift, same day+time/shift each week, during a seven day, 70 hour operating schedule that can include early mornings, nights, and weekends
23/24 Season Schedule
Pre season prep: 10/2-10/24
Ice installation: 10/16-10/21
Driver training: 10/23-10/27
Ice season: 10/28-3/10
Post season: 3/12-3/29
New drivers must be available for up to 10 hours of training during our training week
New drivers are expected to work a minimum of two shifts per week to maintain proficiency
Wages and Benefits
Starting wage: $22 per hour
Committed staff are eligible for complimentary season passes to the Winthrop Rink, Methow Trails and/or Loup Loup Ski Bowl
Perks
Premier office setting
Notoriety as an affiliate of a unique and esteemed profession
Participation in Drop-In programs during shifts
Does this sound like the opportunity you’re looking for? Then we’d love to hear from you. Please email your application or resume/cover letter to admin@winthroprink.org .