Ice Resurfacer Driver

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. 

The PPG Paints Arena Ice Resurfacer Driver will perform all ice maintenance duties as assigned to maintain a high-quality ice surface in the arena to meet the standards and expectations of the Pittsburgh Penguins and the NHL. Duties include, but are not limited to, all aspects of arena facility operations and maintenance in addition to ice making, ice sheet maintenance, documentation of maintenance and repairs, ice-edger operation, and ice-resurfacer operation on a day-to-day basis as well as on event days.

This role pays an hourly rate of $30.00.

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

This position will remain open until December 31, 2026.

As a leading entertainment venue, PPG Paints Arena is the regional epicenter for athletic events, concerts, and family shows in Western Pennsylvania and home to the NHL’s Pittsburgh Penguins.

• Responsible for ice maintenance and repair of rink equipment to include, but not limited to: Ice Resurfacer, Level Ice, Fast Ice, Jet Ice systems, edgers, goal nets, etc.
• Maintain ice resurfacer after each resurface.
• Use an Edger and change the Zamboni blades.
• Performs maintenance, repairs, and service on ice equipment (ice resurfacer and edger).
• Completes all required log reports for the ice resurfacer and for ice maintenance.
• Perform ice depth checks on a regular basis.
• Completes a game day checklist.
• Checks dasher boards, glazing, and related components prior to ice resurfacing functions.
• Coordinate assigned duties and responsibilities with other departments to provide optimal ice conditions for all ice events to meet the standards and expectations of an NHL facility.
• Assist with the ice installation and removal.
• Responsible for maintaining a quality ice sheet during all times when the ice is in use, ensuring events are efficient and effective.
• Maintain organized and safe workspaces.
• Train and mentor junior operators on best practices for ice maintenance and Zamboni operation.
• Other duties as assigned.

• 3–5 years of experience in ice rink operations and/or ice maintenance is preferred.
• Must be a trained operator for Ice Resurfacing machines, including Zamboni and Olympia ice resurfacers.
• Valid Driver’s License.
• Mechanical aptitude is preferred.
• Strong understanding of OSHA rules and regulations.
• Must be comfortable working in very cold conditions for extended periods of time.
• Must practice safe work habits, follow all safety policies, procedures, and regulations, and complete any company-wide safety training and any additional job-specific training.
• Ability to adhere to building policies and event requirements.
• Ability to read and follow verbal and written instructions.
• Must be able to communicate effectively with others.
• Must be able to work long irregular hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays.

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.

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.