Zamboni Operator | Part-Time | Thief River Falls Complex

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 Zamboni Operator will perform general labor duties as assigned. Duties included but not limited to building conversions for various events, familiarity with all aspects of facility operations and maintenance in addition to ice making, ice maintenance and repair.

This role pays an hourly rate of $16.00-$19.00

Benefits for Part-Time roles: 401(k) Savings Plan and 401(k) matching.

This position will remain open until April 10, 2026.

About the Venue

The Thief River Falls Complex is a multi-venue complex in Thief River Falls, Minnesota. The complex includes the Ralph Engelstad Arena, Huck Olson Memorial Civic Center, the Multi Events Center, and the Thief River Falls Tourist Park.

Responsibilities

* Must be a trained operator for Zamboni Ice Resurfacing machines.

* Solid understanding of OSHA rules and regulations.

* Must be comfortable working in very cold or very hot conditions for long periods of time.

* Must be able to stand, bend and stoop for long periods of time.

* Must be able to climb stairs/ladder.

* Ability to adhere to building policies and event requirements.

* Ability to read and follow verbal and written instructions as well as communicate effectively with other in both oral and written form.

* Must be able to work long irregular hours to include nights, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications

* Responsible for occasional maintenance and repair of rink equipment to include, but not limited to:
Zamboni, dasher system, subfloor, tempered glass, acrylic glass, safety netting, Jet Ice systems, edgers, goal nets, etc.

* Work with the facilities department to provide optimal ice conditions for all ice events.

* Oversee aspects of ice installation and removal.

* Assist operations department to expedite event conversions.

* Other duties as assigned.

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.