MAINTENANCE – ICE & PROPERTY

Duluth Entertainment Convention Center Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); Sur place; USD 23 000 - 30 000; Temps partiel

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Free parking

Employee wellbeing initiatives

Monthly bus pass reimbursement

PERA pension plan

Union bargaining agreement

Résumé du poste

Duluth Entertainment Convention Center Inc. is seeking a part-time Maintenance - Ice & Property professional to keep the ice arenas, buildings, and grounds in optimal condition. You will assist with ice resurfacing, facility repairs, and event setup across multiple areas.

The role requires skating proficiency, safety focus, and the ability to work evenings, weekends, and in a dynamic event-driven environment. Prior experience with Zamboni and ice maintenance is preferred.

Qualifications

• Candidates must follow instructions from supervisors and work safely.
• Respond promptly to service requests and assist as needed.
• Proficient use of hand and power tools; operate ice resurfacing equipment.
• Demonstrate teamwork while maintaining a positive attitude and strong time management.

Responsabilités

• Review event sheets and ensure event areas are prepared without conflicting with events.
• Maintain ice surface and rink areas using proper resurfacing techniques.
• Perform snow removal, salting, and grounds maintenance as needed.
• Inspect and repair plumbing, electrical systems, doors, and hardware.
• Assist with ice rentals scheduling and routine maintenance on ice equipment.

Connaissances

Customer service

Attention to detail

Skating proficiency

Safety compliance

Adaptability

Formation

Forklift experience

Class C Driver’s License

Ice rink maintenance experience

Experience using a Zamboni

Outils

Ice resurfacing equipment

Description du poste

Must be available for UMD hockey games, evenings and weekends.

Title

Maintenance- Ice & Property

Hourly Wage

Starting at $18.04

Summary

The maintenance team is responsible for the general care and upkeep of the ice arenas, buildings, facilities, machinery, equipment, and grounds.

Requirements And Competencies

• Ability to follow instructions from supervisors or senior maintenance workers.
• Ability to respond promptly and efficiently to requests for service and assistance.
• Ability to use equipment and materials correctly and safely, such as hand tools and power tools.
• Ability to follow direction, work independently, and complete tasks as a team while maintaining a positive attitude.
• Ability to move quickly throughout the complex when an event(s) are located in multiple areas of the building.
• Ability to adapt to frequent changes, delays, or unexpected events.
• Must maintain a high level of customer service.
• The ideal candidate has excellent attention to detail and outstanding time management skills.
• Must be proficient in skating on ice surfaces.

Preferred Education And Experience

• Forklift experience.
• Class C Driver’s License.
• Experience maintaining ice rinks.
• Experience using a Zamboni or other ice resurfacing equipment.
• Mechanical skills and experience.
• Previous professional experience removing snow.
• Previous professional experience maintaining grounds, such as lawncare, plant care, etc.

Essential Functions

(Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.)

• Review event sheets and follow procedures to ensure event areas are set up properly and projects will not interfere with events.
• Maintain lawn and grounds, including but not limited to: lawn mowing, weeding flower beds, planting flowers, shoveling, and seasonal plowing.
• Repair parking lot and sidewalks with asphalt, cold patching materials and/or concrete.
• Perform snow removal and salting to maintain parking lots and sidewalks.
• Paint interior and exterior of buildings as needed.
• Drill, break up, repair, or replace building brick, stone, and concrete.
• Maintain and repair plumbing and electrical systems such as switches, gaskets, or fuses.
• Repair and maintain wood, glass, metal, doors, and door hardware.
• General labor and custodial duties as needed.
• Inspect, repair, and maintain equipment as needed, such as oiling and greasing.
• Perform inspections and complete assigned logs and checklists.
• Flood rinks to make ice and maintain the ice surface using correct resurfacing techniques.
• Use machines and tools such as an ice chipper, edger, and driving the Zamboni.
• Assist with the maintenance and basic repairs on all ice resurfaces, including blade changes, oil changes, greasing and other routine maintenance.
• Perform regular inspections of all rink systems including boards, glass, doors, and boxes, and assist with the development of ongoing maintenance and repair plans.
• Assist in scheduling ice rentals and minor maintenance on ice equipment, such as oil changes and replacing ice shaving blades.
• Ensure the overall cleanliness of AMSOIL Arena and DECC Arena.
• Assist team and/or other departments with tasks, including cleaning, setting up chairs, setting up event areas, displaying proper signage, and other event related functions.
• Complete maintenance functions on the William A. Irvin as needed.
• Follow all health and safety protocols.

Schedule

This position is part-time with a schedule based on DECC event needs. This position will have morning, afternoon, and/or evening shifts scheduled on various days of the week and may include holidays. Approximately 10-28 hours per week, hours are not guaranteed. Shifts are typically 8 hours in length. The DECC cannot always schedule a definite ending time due to the nature of the events, but an estimated time may be provided.

Uniform

The DECC will provide uniforms as determined by the current labor agreement.

Supervisory Responsibilities

None

Work Environment

The work environment will vary greatly. Maintenance employees are frequently exposed to elements including hot, cold, outdoor, indoor, wet and/or humid conditions. They are exposed to moving mechanical parts, chemicals, cleaners, equipment, and tools. Safety gear may be required for tasks such as grinding, drilling, and hooking up propane tanks. Some work is performed at high heights. The noise level in the work environment varies from moderate to extremely loud, around machinery, crowds, and concerts. The pace varies and the Building Maintenance team needs to adapt quickly.

Physical Demands

This position requires walking and standing for long periods of time, and the ability to move quickly to different places. They need to use their hands frequently, and be able to see, hear, and speak often. They will drive and operate equipment and tools often. They will be required to work at high heights, climb, crawl, or work in awkward or cramped positions. Maintenance employees are required to ascend at least 15’, and at times up to 40’, on a ladder or scissor-lift. This position will often require stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, squatting, bending, and maneuvering. They must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.

Travel Required

No

Additional Eligibility Requirements

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Successful completion of reference checks
• Successful completion of a background check
• Successful completion of a drug test, if applicable

Work Authorization/Security Clearance Requirements

The DECC uses USCIS Form I-9 to verify the identity and employment authorization of individuals hired for employment. On the form, an employee must attest to his or her employment authorization. The employee is required to present the DECC with acceptable documents evidencing identity and employment authorization at the time of hire. The DECC will examine the employment eligibility and identity document(s). The list of acceptable documents can be provided by Human Resources.

Collective Bargaining Agreement

Please refer to the current Hourly Labor agreement between the Duluth Entertainment Convention Center (DECC) and the International Union of Operating Engineers, Local No. 70, AFL-CIO. The current agreement can be found at www.iuoe70.org

EEO Statement

The DECC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions will be based on merit, qualification and ability. The DECC does not discriminate in employment practices on the basis of age, color, disability, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by law. The DECC will follow any state or local law that provides greater protection. This policy is neither exhaustive nor exclusive. The DECC is committed to taking all other actions necessary to ensure equal employment opportunity for persons with disabilities in accordance with the ADA and all other applicable laws.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

FLSA Classification

Non-Exempt

Type of Position

Part-Time, Event-Driven

Type of Employment

Collective Bargaining Agreement

Department

Maintenance

Reports to

Director of Property Maintenance & William A. Irvin

Benefits

• Free parking
• Employee wellbeing initiatives
• Monthly bus pass bus reimbursement program
• Public Employee Retirement Account (PERA) – Pension Plan – with employer match
• Optional Minnesota Deferred Compensation Plansorry],"jmmm"