Ice Maintenance Tech (PT)-Discovery Park

The Town of Parker; Colorado; On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Parker Recreation Center membership

Sick time accrual

Job summary

The Town of Parker is seeking a part-time ice maintenance worker to keep the Discovery Park Ice Trail in optimal condition. You will operate the ice resurfacing vehicle, handle related equipment, and help maintain a safe, clean, and welcoming facility for park visitors.

Responsibilities include customer service, skate sharpening assistance, and responding to incidents while following safety protocols. CPR/First Aid/AED certification is required within 90 days of hire.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age.
• Experience operating an ice resurfacing vehicle preferred.
• CPR/First Aid/AED certification within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Operate ice resurfacing vehicle and related equipment to maintain a quality skating surface.
• Assist in maintaining appearance, safety, and cleanliness of the Discovery Park Ice Trail.
• Provide customer service and resolve complaints as directed.
• Assist customers with equipment; sharpen skates as required.
• Respond to emergencies and complete incident reports.

Skills

Customer service

Safety awareness

Communication skills

Adaptability

Flexibility with shifts

Education

CPR/First Aid/AED certification

Tools

Ice resurfacing equipment

Skate sharpening

Job description

Under general supervision, this position maintains the ice surface at the Discovery Park Ice Trail, performing all ice maintenance tasks and operating the ice resurfacing vehicle and related equipment.

*This position performs duties deemed to be safety sensitive. Employees holding this position participate in pre-employment and random drug testing under Town’s policies*

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with a disability to perform the essential duties. The below list is intended to be illustrative of the responsibilities of this position and is not all encompassing. This job description does not constitute an employment agreement, and the Town may change these duties at any time.

• Operates ice resurfacing vehicle and related equipment at scheduled times to maintain a quality skating surface.
• Assists in maintaining the overall appearance, cleanliness, and safety of the Discovery Park Ice Trail; notifies managers of any unsafe or potentially hazardous ice conditions.
• Provides excellent customer service; resolves complaints and difficult situations, as directed.
• Assists customers with equipment; sharpen skates as required.
• Responds to emergency situations; accurately completes incident reports and various forms.
• Maintains supply inventories including but not limited to general supplies, equipment, and materials related to ice resurfacing operations.
• Performs general and preventative maintenance tasks at the Discovery Park Ice Trail.
• Performs general and preventative maintenance of the ice resurfacing vehicle and related equipment.
• Performs daily checklists and tasks of assigned equipment; completes reporting for ice and facility maintenance.
• Practices safe operating techniques for blade changes, driving, resurfacing, handling, and inspection of machines.

Employment Standards

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• Knowledge in gauging ice depth, flooding techniques, use of wash water, and initiating related maintenance activities.
• Skill in the provision of customer service.
• Ability and willingness to learn and implement Departmental/Divisional policies and procedures.
• Ability and willingness to adapt to new and evolving procedures.
• Ability to work flexibly; may be required to work various schedules/shifts.
• Ability to foster positive relationships with internal and external customers, including various external contractors.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in written form.

The requirements listed below are representative of the education, experience, certification and/or licensure required. An equivalent combination of education and experience to perform the essential duties and meet the necessary employment standards may be considered.

Must be 18 years of age.

Experience operating an ice resurfacing vehicle and related equipment preferred.

Experience and ability to ice skate preferred.

Possession of or the ability to obtain a CPR, First Aid and AED certification within ninety (90) days of hire.

Work Environment and Physical Demands

The working conditions described below are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential duties of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with a disability to perform the essential duties.

Tools & Equipment

Maintenance and cleaning equipment including ice maintenance equipment, skate sharpeners, vacuums, mops, and any other equipment associated with use in a recreational facility.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is consistently required to sit, frequently stand, and walk, and frequently use hands, fingers, handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionallyrequired to climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionallyrequired to carry, pull, push, or lift up to 50 pounds. Employee must communicate clearly and effectively; must understand and be understood. Must be able to frequently engage in ordinary or telephone conversations with speech and hearing. Employee must be able to consistently see with near and far acuity, depth perception, color vision and field vision. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close and distance vision acuity, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust his or her focus, allowing a broad field of vision.

Environment

The employee occasionally works outside or drives in varying temperatures and conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, hot and/or cold conditions, or airborne particles. The noise level in the work environment is usually high and may range from moderate to extreme with occasional vibrations. The employee will occasionally encounter fumes, odors, dusts, mists, smoke, gasses, and poor ventilation. The employee will occasionally work with hazards such as mechanical, electrical, burns, explosives, or radiant energy.

Additional Information

Part-time and Seasonal Town of Parker employees have limited access to benefits which include: employee assistance program (EAP), one (1) hour of sick time accrued for every thirty (30) hours worked, and employee plus one (1) other member in your household a membership to the Parker Recreation Center and/or Fieldhouse. The Town of Parker is an Equal Opportunity employer.

Parker is committed to maintaining a friendly, hometown atmosphere. We place a premium on teamwork and participation while encouraging creativity and individual initiative. We believe that through collaboration, leadership can occur at all levels. We take our commitments seriously and strive to reach positive solutions.

The duties of the job description are to be performed by demonstrating the Town’s core values of Commitment to Quality Service, Integrity, Innovation and Teamwork. This job description does not intend to list every function of the position, does not constitute an employment agreement, and is subject to change.

In order to ensure the safety of the public and reduce the risk for loss, background screenings are completed on applicants selected for employment, internship opportunities and safety sensitivevolunteer positions. All positions are subject to a basic screening process including but not limited to criminal history search, reference check, degree and employment verification. In addition to the basic screening process, other screenings may include but are not limited to: Drug screen, Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) check, polygraph examination, psychological evaluation, credit report and/or physical examination.

Please contact [e-mail] with questions regarding this position.

The Town of Parker is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Hiring range: $20.27 - $21.50 Hourly

Full Range: $19.10-$24.20 Hourly