Hands-On Arena & Aquatics Operations Technician

City of Eagan; Eagan (MN); On-site; USD 37,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefit eligible

Job summary

City of Eagan is seeking an Arena and Aquatics Operations Assistant to perform hands-on maintenance of Civic Arena and Aquatic Facilities. The role includes ice resurfacing, pool upkeep, and supervising seasonal staff, with schedules including nights and weekends.

You will support mechanical repairs, building maintenance, and customer service for guests, while helping implement preventative maintenance programs and ensuring safe, clean operations year-round.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Two years of arena and pool maintenance experience.
• Certified pool operator or aquatic facilities operator.
• HVAC certificate.
• Class C Boilers license.
• Experience with swimming pool filtration equipment and chemical systems.

Responsibilities

• Operates electric ice resurfacing equipment and maintains ice surface and equipment.
• Provide customer service to guests while on duty.
• Assist in installation and removal of ice sheets and indoor turf at the Civic Arena.
• Assist custodial functions of Aquatic Facility and Civic Arena including locker rooms and restrooms.
• Perform light maintenance on doors, plumbing fixtures and equipment.
• Provide work direction to seasonal staff.
• Assist with arena building and equipment repairs (refrigeration, dehumidifier, furnaces, pumps).
• Train part-time arena and pool employees.
• Contribute to a positive work climate through reinforcement and teamwork.
• Operate and maintain equipment washing/drying machines.
• Keep Supervisors informed of progress and issues.
• Requisition supplies for operations.
• Assist in preventative maintenance for pool equipment and facilities.
• Assist with startup and season-end closing of Aquatic Facility equipment.
• Maintain pool chemistry per Minnesota state standards.
• Develop and maintain facility work plans for short/long-term projects.
• Perform other assigned functions.

Skills

Customer service

Mechanical aptitude

Team leadership

Lifting up to 75 lbs

HVAC knowledge

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

HVAC certificate

Certified pool operator

Class C Boilers license

Tools

HVAC equipment familiarity

Job description

City of Eagan is seeking an Arena and Aquatics Operations Assistant to perform hands-on maintenance of Civic Arena and Aquatic Facilities. The role includes ice resurfacing, pool upkeep, and supervising seasonal staff, with schedules including nights and weekends.

You will support mechanical repairs, building maintenance, and customer service for guests, while helping implement preventative maintenance programs and ensuring safe, clean operations year-round.