Ice Arena Specialist

Ice Arena Specialist Pay Grade Level 15

October through March: Sunday through Wednesday Open-3:00pm.

Thursday 3:00pm-Close

April through September: Monday through Friday Open-3:00pm.

Evenings/weekends as needed for High School games, tournaments and special events.

This is an exempt position under the direct supervision of the Facility Services Manager. Parks and Recreation Mission: To create and promote policies, programs, places and services that enable active living for a more vibrant community.

Essential Job Functions:

1. Assist with training and supervision of seasonal employees. 
2. Assists in maintenance activities and follows preventive maintenance programs for the arena equipment and building.
3. Carries out janitorial duties of the ice arena and grounds to assure a safe and clean facility.
4. Coordinate the installation, removal and maintenance of three ice sheets including flooding, shaving, painting and ice conditions monitoring.
5. Customer service; provide information and assistance on the phone, email and in person.
6. Inventory, organize, order and maintain department supplies and equipment.
7. Monitors equipment, keeps accurate records, identifies and reports any problems to the Recreation Facilities Manager.
8. Refrigeration and Maintenance on call 24/7 and Manager on Duty for high school games and tournaments.
9. Responsible for regular operation of ice resurfacer and ice maintenance equipment including edging, blade changes and other routine service.
10. Responsible for security of the building.
11. Perform all other necessary duties as apparent or assigned.

Minimum Requirements:

1. Two-year post-secondary degree or higher in an ice arena, recreation or operations management related field.
2. Two years of related work experience in an ice arena or similar recreational facility where you directed the work of others.
3. General knowledge and comfort working with HVAC systems, building functions, refrigeration, small tools and vehicles.
4. Experience in basic ice arena equipment maintenance.
5. Knowledge of Microsoft Office.
6. Valid driver’s license.
7. Must be able to work a variety of shifts.

Desired Qualifications:

1.   Certified Ice Technician (CIT) certificate from US Ice Rinks

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

1. Ability to develop and maintain positive and effective working relationships with city staff, staff of other agencies, community groups and the public. 
2. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, residents, city staff and the public. 
3. Considerable ability to use creativity and sound judgment to resolve differences and respond to challenges.
4. Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
5. Ability to thrive in a busy and constantly changing work environment.