Ice Maintenance Worker

City of Brookings • Brookings, SD

4d • $15 - $18 • Onsite

About The Position

The Seasonal Ice Maintenance Technician oversees the day-to-day operations of the Larson Ice Center during scheduled shifts. This position ensures a safe, clean, and welcoming environment for all patrons while providing excellent customer service. The Seasonal Ice Maintenance Technician performs basic facility maintenance, enforces rules, and assists with events and programs as needed.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Must have a valid driver's license.
• Ability to perform heavy physical labor with weights up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to stand, walk, and perform physical tasks for the majority of the shift.
• Comfortable working in a cold environment for extended periods.
• Must be a United States citizen.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.
• Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Ability to use basic math skills.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to write simple correspondence.
• Strong customer service and communication skills.
• Ability to follow instructions, and be able to work independently and as a member of a team.
• Courteous and positive relationships with the public and other employees.
• Ability to work with and provide exceptional customer service to the public.
• Pre-employment screening may include references, criminal background check, credit history, drug and alcohol screening, medical history questionnaire, and pre-employment physical.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in ice rink maintenance.
• Previous experience in customer service.

Responsibilities

• Perform general cleaning of the facility including back of house, restrooms, locker rooms, bleachers, interior and exterior windows, buffing rink boards and glass, cleaning parking lots, changing trash receptacles, and clearing sidewalks/doorways.
• Operate and maintain ice arena maintenance equipment such as ice resurfacers, floor scrubbers, hockey nets, and cleaning equipment.
• Assist with special projects and events, including setup and breakdown of equipment and facilities.
• Monitor the facility for safety hazards and report any issues to supervisors promptly.
• Provide on-ice monitoring as necessary for open skate events.
• Provide excellent customer service to facility visitors by answering questions and providing assistance.
• Attend training, seminars, and workshops as deemed necessary.
• Perform all duties in compliance with safety standards and policies established by the City.
• Perform other job-related duties as deemed necessary and additional duties, tasks, or responsibilities as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed