Rink Attendant PT

City of Pittsburgh; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team as a part-time Rink Attendant at a vibrant ice rink! In this engaging role, you will ensure a safe and enjoyable environment for patrons while assisting with ice skating activities. You'll patrol the rink, maintain ice skates, and even have the opportunity to teach skating lessons. This position offers a unique blend of customer service and hands-on maintenance work, perfect for those who love to stay active and engage with the community. If you're looking for a rewarding experience in a fun atmosphere, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Qualifications

• Must be 16 years or older; CPR/AED and First Aid Certificates required within six months.
• Preferred: Valid Class C PA Motor Vehicle Operator's License.

Responsibilities

• Maintain safe ice conditions and assist skaters.
• Teach ice skating lessons and operate Zamboni as needed.
• Patrol surrounding areas and assist with maintenance tasks.

Skills

Customer Service

Ice Skating Instruction

Zamboni Operation

Safety Awareness

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Zamboni

Cash Register/POS System

Job description

The part-time Rink Attendant works with the Schenley Ice Rink Supervisor to maintain a safe environment for patrons to enjoy ice skating and the activities that may be happening in and around the Schenley Ice Rink Building. Patrols ice and rink areas to assist skaters and prevent accidents and vandalism; maintains and distributes ice skates. Will train how to skate. During the off-season, this individual will check in on the pickleball and roller-skating customers, and hand out roller skates/pickleball paddles and balls when needed. Patrolling the area around the Schenley Oval and tennis courts as needed.

Department : Parks & Recreation

Salary : $15.91 ($22.99 per hour Zamboni Operation)

Posting Type : Announcement

Union : None, this is a non-union position.

Civil Service Classification : Exempt.

General Application Requirements :

• Applicants must submit a complete application including education, work experience, a resume (if applicable) and completed supplemental questions.
• Applicants are required to be City of Pittsburgh residents at the time of submitting the application and remain a resident at all times, up to and including throughout employment with the City of Pittsburgh. Your City of Pittsburgh residency will be verified.
• Applicants must be 16 years of age or older to apply. Applicants must be 18 years of age or older to operate the Zamboni.
• A current, valid Class C Pennsylvania Motor Vehicle Operator's License is preferred but not required. Driver's License must be presented and verified prior to appointment to the position and must be maintained throughout employment in order to operate the Zamboni.
• Pennsylvania Act 153 clearances are required prior to appointment and must be submitted to the hiring department.
• Applicants must obtain CPR/AED and First Aid Certificates within six (6) months of hire date.

NOTE: The City of Pittsburgh conducts pre-employment and promotional background investigations on all candidates being considered for positions. Candidates may be disqualified from consideration for employment based on the results of their background investigation.

Qualifying Requirements :

• WORK EXPERIENCE: None required.
• EDUCATION/TRAINING: None required.
• EQUIVALENCY: No experience or education/training required.

Civil Service Examination(s):
If you meet the qualifying requirements listed above, you will be sent a letter of admission for the following examination(s). You must pass the written and/or performance examination(s) in order to have your name placed on the official Civil Service eligibility list for this position. Candidates who receive job offers must pass a medical examination prior to start date.

• Written : None required for this position.
• Performance : None required for this position.
• Medical : Required.

• Patrols ice and rink areas to assist skaters, prevent accidents and vandalism, and ensure proper traffic flow and safe skating.
• Maintains and inspects ice for hazardous conditions; informs supervisor of hazardous conditions; places barriers around hazards.
• Maintains and distributes ice skates.
• Teaches ice skating lessons and trains staff, as needed.
• Operates the Zamboni to maintain ice surface as needed (will train).
• Operates cash register/POS system and trains staff, as needed.
• Distributes and collects rental skates; sharpens skates (will train).
• Patrols areas surrounding Schenley Oval and tennis courts.
• Removes litter around building and on the grounds.
• Patrols building to prevent vandalism.
• Adheres to the ice maintenance program for maintaining safe ice conditions.
• Shovels snow, sweeps, mops building, cleans bathrooms and picks up debris on ice as requested or required.
• Assists with the maintenance of the ice rink surface cleaning and power washing, as needed.
• Rakes and/or leaf blows the leaves, as needed.
• Manually prunes brush and fallen trees.
• Maintains grass and weeds around the ice rink.
• Monitors and assists with banquet hall parties; mops the banquet hall.
• Works evenings, weekends and holidays.
• In the off season, this position will assist with other activities that may occur in and around the ice rink building.
• Performs such other related tasks and duties that are assigned or required.

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