Ice Technician/Zamboni Driver
Organization Overview: The Florida Panthers enter their 33 rd 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 Cats have emerged victorious in 11 of their past 12 postseason series and have captured four Eastern Conference championships. The Panthers are led by President of Hockey Operations & General Manager Bill Zito entering his seventh season, and President of Business Operations Michael White who begins his first full season.
As the NHL’s southernmost team, the Panthers operate four facilities in Broward County, Florida: Amerant Bank Arena in Sunrise; the Panthers IceDen in Coral Springs; the state-of-the-art Baptist Health IcePlex in Fort Lauderdale; and the renovated War Memorial Auditorium, which hosts concerts and events for the South Florida faithful year-round.
An organization with deep roots in the community, 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. Emphasizing a culture of selfless service both on and off the ice, the Panthers pillar program, “Heroes Among Us,” honors a United States military veteran at every game. The Florida Panthers Foundation focuses on 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 Panthers remain committed to empowering our fans to live sustainably and to strengthen the resiliency of our diverse communities throughout 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.