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Position Information

Campus Title Zamboni Driver

Department Intercollegiate Athletics & Rec

Position Summary

HIGHLIGHTS

SUNY Geneseo’s Intercollegiate Athletics and Recreation department is seeking a new Zamboni Driver! Under the supervision of the rink manager and supervisor, you will be responsible for driving the Zamboni correctly and safely to ensure and maintain acceptable ice conditions.

If selected for the position, you will be trained completely on the operation and daily maintenance of the Zamboni.

SHIFT :Sundays, 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM

Required Qualifications

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

+ Motivation to learn new skills, including ice resurfacing and ice edging, that are essential for a successful rink operation

+ Physically able to meet the requirements of the position (including lifting and moving heavy equipment like hockey nets)

+ Ability to follow safety guidelines and exercise good judgment in all areas of responsibility

+ Ability to interact and communicate with students, staff, faculty, and community members to ensure the safety and well-being of participants, facilities, and equipment

+ Ability to supervise and offer direction to rink attendants

+ Ability to solve problems as they arise and perform tasks without supervision

Preferred Qualifications

Posting Details

Posting Details

Posting Number C493

Number of Vacancies 2

Line # to be filled 46131, 46132

Full or Part-time Part-Time

Appointment Type Provisional

Job Posting Date 06/11/2025

Job Posting Closed Date 06/26/2025

Salary Minimum of SG-06: $17.35

Special Instructions to Applicant

About SUNY Geneseo

Mission Statement

We are a distinctive public liberal arts college that welcomes and inspires students to develop their knowledge and skills to build a better world. Our supportive, inclusive community is exceptional in cultivating creativity, engagement, and discovery. We find strength in diversity, joy in growth, and fulfillment in lifelong learning.

Vision

We will cultivate a distinctive, equity-centered, public honors college experience that propels learners to positively impact society.

Values

The Geneseo campus community is guided by our beliefs in and commitments to the following values:

+ Learning: Embracing high expectations for intellectual inquiry, critical thinking, scholarly exploration, and personal growth.

+ Creativity: Empowering a spirit of innovation that inspires intellectual curiosity, self-expression, and problem-solving.

+ Belonging: Welcoming a diverse campus community that supports and celebrates

different identities, promotes equity and inclusion, and respects the ideas and

contributions of each individual.

+ Civic Engagement: Encouraging active participation grounded in self-reflection,

empathy, and an ethical commitment to the common good of our local and global

communities.

+ Sustainability: Building a culture of well-being that integrates and applies principles of

environmental, social, and economic stewardship informed by an understanding of the

past and our obligations to the future.

Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

SUNY Geneseo is committed to fostering a diverse community of outstanding students, faculty, staff, and administration. We recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all positions and ensure that all other personnel actions are conducted without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic.

Applicants, students, employees, and other members of the College community (including vendors, visitors, and guests) are protected from illegal forms of harassment or retaliation based upon a protected characteristic.

To request accommodation or assistance for job-related duties or the employment application process, please contact the Office of Diversity and Equity at (585) 245-5020 or email [email protected] ([email protected]%[email protected]%3E) . Find out more about our Community Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion! (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0E28zJDeYTU)

Background Investigation Statement

All applicants are subject to drug and criminal background checks. See our full Background Investigation Statement at http://www.geneseo.edu/hr/employment.

Clery Statement

Applicants interested in positions may access the Annual Security Report( ASR ) for the College at www.geneseo.edu/police. The ASR contains information on campus security policies and certain campus crime statistics. Crime statistics are reported in accordance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act. Applicants may request a hard copy of the ASR by contacting the SUNY Geneseo University Police Department at 585-245-5651.

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Job Duties/Responsibilities

Job Duties/Responsibilities

Job Duty/Responsibility

Function 1: Resurfacing

+ Resurface the ice at designated intervals in accordance with the ice schedule provided by the rink manager

+ Follow zone maintenance personnel’s instructions regarding ice levels, blade levels, and water usage

Percentage Of Time 60%

Job Duty/Responsibility

Function 2: Schedule Management

+ Consult weekly with the arena supervisor regarding any issues with Zamboni or scheduled ice sessions

+ Control curfew clock to manage ice schedule

+ Coordinate with other part-time drivers to cover shifts if a conflict or emergency arises

Percentage Of Time 15%

Job Duty/Responsibility

Function 3: Ice Levels

+ With zone maintenance personnel, gauge and monitor the ice levels throughout the arena

Percentage Of Time 10%

Job Duty/Responsibility

Function 4: Organization & Upkeep

+ Collaborate with arena manager and zone maintenance personnel in keeping the Zamboni room organized and clear of clutter

+ Collect and dispose of debris from bleachers, benches, and penalty box area as needed

Percentage Of Time 10%

Job Duty/Responsibility

Function 5: General Maintenance

+ Complete daily general maintenance and charging of the Zamboni as needed

Percentage Of Time 5%

Supplemental Questions

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents

+ Resume

+ Cover Letter/Letter of Application

Optional Documents