Ice Technician/Zamboni Driver

Organization Overview:

The Florida Panthers are in their 33rd season in 2026-27 as one of the National Hockey League's premier franchises. As back-to-back Stanley Cup Champions in 2024 and 2025, the Panthers have won 11 of their past 12 postseason series and captured four Eastern Conference Championships. The organization is led by President of Hockey Operations & General Manager Bill Zito, entering his seventh season, and President of Business Operations Michael White, beginning his first full season.

Anchored by a championship culture on the ice, the Panthers are equally committed to building a world-class sports and entertainment platform off of it. The organization focuses on delivering an elite guest experience across all venues, deepening the connection between the team and the South Florida community and continuing to grow the sport for the next generation. The Panthers operate four facilities in Broward County: Amerant Bank Arena in Sunrise which is home of Panthers home games, concerts and events, Panthers IceDen in Coral Springs, the state-of-the-art Baptist Health IcePlex in Fort Lauderdale and renovated War Memorial Auditorium which hosts concerts and events year-round.

The Panthers are owned by Vincent J. Viola, a graduate of the United States Military Academy at West Point and a veteran of the U.S. Army. That foundation of selfless service shapes the organization's identity at every level. The Panthers' pillar program, "Heroes Among Us," honors a U.S. military veteran at every home game, and the Florida Panthers Foundation directs its efforts across four core pillars: veterans' affairs, children's health and education, raising awareness for the endangered Florida Panther and growing youth hockey throughout the region. The organization remains deeply committed to empowering and strengthening the diverse communities of South Florida and the tri-county area.

Zamboni Driver

• Organization: Florida Panthers Hockey Club
• Department: Operations
• Reports To: Manager, Operations
• FLSA Status: Non-Exempt (Hourly)
• Employment Type: Part-Time
• Location: FTL War Memorial, Fort Lauderdale, FL On-Site
• Schedule: Flexibility required for evenings, weekends, and holidays

Job Summary

The Zamboni Driver is responsible for maintaining the ice surfaces and related equipment, as well as providing general maintenance and operational support of the facility.

Primary Responsibilities

• Provide ice cuts at specified times according to the ice schedule
• Check the outside perimeter of the ice surface including goal nets and storage areas
• Complete circle check of Zamboni and sign off on the Zamboni log at the beginning of each shift
• Check compressors, dehumidification unit, and other machinery; complete logs at regular intervals
• Walk the building to ensure locker rooms, party rooms, and other areas are secured
• Maintain cleanliness of the Zamboni room and operations areas
• Report any repairs and damage to the Operations Manager
• Conduct a final walk-through of the building ensuring all public areas are clean and the building is secure

Secondary Responsibilities

• Assist in cleaning locker rooms, bathrooms, and all public areas of the building
• Remove all trash from property
• Assist with setup of event rooms and/or building for special events
• Provide support as needed for daily operational needs
• Other duties, cleaning and otherwise, as deemed necessary or as directed

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age with a valid driver's license
• Recent related experience in the preparation and maintenance of ice preferred
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the job, including lifting up to 50 lbs
• Strong team player with good self-motivational skills
• Sound organizational and time-management skills
• Job reliability, diligence, dedication, and attention to detail
• Flexible schedule with availability for nights, weekends, and holidays required

Position Type / Expected Hours of Work

This is a part-time, non-exempt (hourly) position. Must be able to work flexible hours including evenings, weekends, and occasional holidays.

At the Florida Panthers Hockey Club, Arena Operating Company, Panthers IceDen, Sanza Food Service, War Memorial Benefit Corporation, and FLA Team Shop, we strive to make every employee feel valued and respected for who they are and the unique contributions they make. We believe that a diverse and inclusive company is a more innovative and successful company, which is why we aim to infuse diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I) into all aspects of our culture and our business.

We welcome all to apply and join our team.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law.