Ice Arena Staff

City of Birmingham; Birmingham (MI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Optional 457 plan

Flexible schedule up to 29 hours per w

Job summary

The City of Birmingham is seeking qualified candidates for a part-time Ice Arena Staff position at the Birmingham Ice Arena. Under the Ice Arena Manager, staff may work concessions, ticket booth, ice maintenance, and Zamboni operations, or a combination based on needs and training.

Responsibilities include customer service, cash handling, concessions prep, and assisting with ice resurfacing and facility tasks. Training will be provided for assigned duties.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Line cook or food prep experience is a plus.
• Experience in building maintenance or facilities is a plus.
• Experience with medium or heavy equipment is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Greet and assist the public with excellent customer service.
• Operate ticket booth and handle cash transactions; balance registers.

Skills

Customer service

Public interaction

Food preparation

Operate Zamboni

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Line cook experience a plus

Maintenance experience a plus

Tools

Zamboni equipment

Job description

POSITION PURPOSE:

The City of Birmingham (EOE) is seeking qualified candidates for the part time position of Ice Arena Staff in the Department of Public Services at the Birmingham Ice Arena. Under the supervision of the Ice Arena Manager, the Ice Arena Staff may be assigned to concessions/ticket booth operations, ice arena maintenance and Zamboni operations, or a combination of both, based on the needs of the facility and the employee's qualifications and training.

FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

This list is not to be treated as all inclusive.

Concessions & Ticket Booth:

1. Greet and assist the public while providing excellent customer service.
2. Operate the ticket booth and handle cash transactions.
3. Balance and reconcile cash registers.
4. Monitor and manage inventory.
5. Prepare and serve food products.
6. Maintain clean and sanitary concession areas.
7. Additional related responsibilities as assigned.

Ice Arena Maintenance & Zamboni Operations:

1. Perform general facility, mechanical, and maintenance tasks.
2. Assist with the operation of equipment, including the ice resurfacer (Zamboni), ice edger, and other related equipment.
3. Assist with preparing the ice and facilities for practices, games, and other events.
4. Monitor temperature and humidity levels.
5. Take direction from senior Zamboni drivers on tasks related to ice resurfacing and facility operations.
6. Additional related responsibilities as assigned.

NECESSARY SKILLS:

• Ability to provide strong customer service and work effectively with the public.
• Willingness and ability to work with food preparation for employees assigned to concessions.
• Ability to operate mechanical equipment, including a Zamboni, following appropriate training.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Possession of h high school diploma, or equivalent
• Line cook or food preparation experience a plus
• Experience in building maintenance or facilities a plus
• Experience with medium or heavy equipment a plus
• Employees will receive training appropriate to their assigned duties. Employees assigned to Zamboni operations will be trained under the direction of senior Zamboni staff.

PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be able to lift over 50lbs
• Ability to ascend and descend a 12-foot ladder
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods
• Ability to work in cold temperatures
• Ability to lift arms above the head for tasks such as changing light bulbs and washing windows
• Line cook or food preparation experience is preferred

TOTAL REWARDS:

• Optional 457
• Flexible schedule up to 29 hours per week, including early mornings, evening, and weekend shifts

EQUIPMENT:

• City provided keys
• City provided tools