Employment

Job Description:

Under the supervision of the Facilities Director, Rink Manager and Grounds Foreman, this position is a multi-roled position.  Successful candidates will split their year between their responsibilities on grounds maintenance and responsibilities at the ice rink which includes operation of the Zamboni. Successful candidates will have a mechanical background and will be trained completely on the operation and daily maintenance of the mowing equipment, pool, Zamboni and the rink chiller equipment.

Rink Responsibilities – mid-November thru mid-March.  Mostly nights and weekends

• Zamboni maintenance – fluid checks, washing, blade changes.
• Ice maintenance – ice cuts, edging, flooding.
• Insure and maintain acceptable ice condition.
• Perform thorough maintenance on machinery, equipment and systems.
• Participate in keeping all areas of the facility neat, clean and safe at all times.  These duties include sweeping and mopping the rink restrooms, locker rooms, shower areas, lobby, meeting rooms, bleachers and removing trash, changing lights, cleaning rink glass, etc.
• Making sure all entrances are clear and safe of debris and snow.
• Offer excellent customer service to all patrons.  Greet customers with a smile and respond to their needs in a kind and courteous manner.
• Handle all inquiries in the same kind and courteous manner.
• Open and/or close the facility as required.
• Be available to work nights and weekends.

Grounds Crew – mid-March thru mid-November

• Snow plowing and shoveling.
• Pruning, mowing, mulching, leaf removal, gardening, planting and fertilizing.
• Sports fields set-up and maintenance.
• Bus safety checks.
• Perform thorough, daily maintenance on machinery and vehicles.
• Seasonal swimming pool maintenance.
• Must be available for off-hour emergencies when called upon.
• Must be available to work weekends when needed.
• Help other maintenance personnel with their work when needed.

Skills Required:

• Excellent knowledge of machinery and hydraulic, electrical and other systems and their components.
• Aptitude in using various hand tools (screwdrivers, hammers, drills etc.).
• Must be able to work well in a team environment.
• Must be highly motivated to learn new skills, (ice resurfacing, ice edging, planting) that are essential for a successful school rink and grounds operation.
• Must have the ability to solve problems as they arise and be able to perform tasks without supervision.
• Must be able to assume a positive and active role at the rink, even while working under potentially stressful conditions (weather, upset or injured participants, etc.).
• Must have the ability to be firm with participants when necessary and make sound decisions in order to ensure the safety and well-being of participants, facilities and equipment.
• Ability to understand and carry out verbal and/or written instructions efficiently and effectively. This will include the ability to complete daily reports.
• Be able to follow safety guidelines and exercise good judgment in all aspects of responsibility.
• Must be physically strong enough to lift and move heavy objects, such as hockey nets.
• Must have a valid driver's license

Job Type: Full Time

Benefits & Salary

• Starting salary $36,000
• 12 paid holidays
• 2 weeks paid vacation the 1st year
• Health benefits available
• Life Insurance
• 403C retirement plan – eligible after completion of 2nd year
• References required
• Employment dependent upon clean background check

If you are interested in this employment opportunity, please submit your resume to Bruce Carlson, Facilities Director, at [email protected]entschool.org