FACILITIES AND OPERATIONS ATTENDANT

Rochester, City of (NH); Rochester (NH); On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Rochester City of NH seeks a facilities maintenance technician to help operate and maintain indoor and outdoor recreation venues, including the ice arena. The role supports opening/closing of seasonal facilities, trains staff, and ensures safety and compliance across properties.

The position requires a high school diploma, a valid driver's license, and 2 years of relevant maintenance experience. CPR/First Aid and Certified Pool Operator certifications are preferred or obtainable.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Possession of a valid motor vehicle operator’s license.
• 2 years of experience in building and/or recreation facility maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Assist with opening, operating, and closing seasonal department facilities including ice arena and outdoor spaces.
• Train staff on operating and maintenance practices through sessions and coaching.
• Perform daily cleaning and maintenance to keep facilities clean and safe.
• Provide presence at facilities to engage the community and deter misuse.
• Operate ice-making and resurfacing equipment for continuous skating surface.
• Ensure compliance with laws, safety standards, and city policies.
• Inventory and purchase supplies related to property and building maintenance.
• Support program and event setup with specific equipment needs.
• Attend staff and interagency meetings as required.

Skills

Communication

Customer Service

Oral & Written Instructions

Safety & Procedures

Ice Arena Knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Valid Driver's License

Tools

Ice Resurfacer Operation

Heavy Equipment Operation

Job description

Statement of Duties

Skilled manual work in maintaining recreational facilities in a clean, safe, condition.

Supervision

Works under the general supervision of the Facilities and Operations Supervisor. Work is performed under the general supervision of the Facilities and Operations Supervisor who oversees the opening, operating, and closing of seasonal department facilities, including the ice arena, outdoor pools and some parks.

Work is moderately complex, particularly in the operation of the ice resurfacing machine when ice surfaces must be cleaned within specified time constraints. Building and property maintenance is a significant component of the job, and the incumbent is required to ensure that the use of the facilities and properties are in conformance with applicable laws, regulations and departmental policies including the supervision of part-time personnel .. May be required to guide part-time employees regarding matters of departmental procedures.

Job Environment

Work is performed at various indoor and outdoor facilities, including the ice arena, therefore, has exposure to unpleasant working conditions related to outdoor and/or maintenance functions. Flexible work schedule allowing for occasional work outside of normal business hours, including evenings and weekends based on program season. Operates heavy equipment, including the ice re-surfacer. Operates hand and power tools. as well as a computer and general office equipment.

Makes regular contact with user groups and patrons of the facilities, comprised of persons of all ages for the purpose of giving information, providing assistance and generally maintaining good order.

Errors could result in an adverse impact on the clients, confusion, and delay on the provision of services and could have legal and/or financial repercussions.

Essential Functions

The essential functions or duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.

• Assists with coordinating the opening, operating, and closing of seasonal department facilities, including the ice arena, outdoor spaces and outdoor pools.
• Trains staff on operating and maintenance practices of department facilities through education sessions and hands on coaching.
• Performs daily cleaning and maintenance routines of various recreation managed facilities to maintain a clean, safe, attractive condition.
• Provides presence at recreation facilities and properties to engage with and educate the community and to deter misuse of properties.
• Operates the ice-making machine for the purpose of preparing the skating surface for continuous usage.
• Implements daily routines and practices to ensure that recreation facilities are in compliance with applicable laws, industry safety standards/best practices and department/City policies.
• Inventories and purchases supplies related to property and building maintenance and operations.
• Provides support for program and event set up including specific equipment needs.
• Attends staff meetings and meetings with other agencies when required.
• Incumbent must bring any new or unusual conditions, situations or inappropriate usage of recreation facilities to the attention of the Facilities and Operations Supervisor.
• Performs other similar or related duties as required, or as the situation dictates.

Recommended Minimum Qualifications Education and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Possession of a valid motor vehicle operator’s license
• 2 years of experience in building and/or recreation facility maintenance work

Special Requirements

• CPR/AED/First Aid Certified of ability to obtain certification.
• Certified Pool Operator or ability to obtain certification.

Knowledge, Ability and Skill

A candidate for this position should have working knowledge of:

• Recreation facilities, including aquatics facilities, trails, ice making plants, ice resurfacing machine operation and maintenance, and building maintenance

or be able to:

• Communicate effective
• Interact in a positive and effective manner with people at all levels of society and age
• Receive, understand, and execute oral and written instructions
• Be thorough and dependable and complete work in a timely and efficient manner

Physical Requirements

• Position requires the ability to operate computer keyboard and standard office equipment.
• Prolonged periods in a stationary position.
• Occasionally move about inside the office to access supplies.
• Physical strength to move and push object up to 50lbs.
• Exposure to dangerous chemicals and poisonous gases.
• Must be able to move safely over uneven terrain or in confined spaces.
• Occasionally ascends/descends a ladder.
• Must be able to work in cold and hot environments.
• Ability to communicate information and ideas so others will understand.
• Ability to observe items at a close range.
• Ability to adjust focus at close and distant vision.
• Use of hand and power tools.