Seasonal Warming House Attendant

City of Apple Valley, MN; Apple Valley (MN); On-site; USD 16,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Apple Valley, MN is seeking a Seasonal Warming House Attendant to staff the warming house and surrounding ice rinks during hours of operation. This position emphasizes safety, cleanliness, and creating a welcoming skating environment for all users.

Open to individuals 16 and older, the role offers flexible seasonal hours (4:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m. weekdays, weekend shifts) with occasional holiday variations.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 16 years old.
• Ability to work independently and follow procedures.
• Able to lift 50 lbs with or without accommodations.
• Available to work 4:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m. Monday–Friday; Saturday 10:30 a.m.–9:00 p.m.; Sunday 12:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m. (holidays vary).
• Must be friendly, energetic and customer-focused.

Responsibilities

• Open and close the warming house.
• Maintain a clean, welcoming skating environment.
• Perform daily cleaning with basic equipment.
• Promote Parks & Recreation resources and programs.
• Provide basic first aid and contact EMS as needed.
• Offer friendly, helpful customer service to all users.
• Create a positive and fun recreation atmosphere in the park.
• Assist with Mid-Winter Fest on 2/6/2027.
• Perform other duties as assigned by staff.

Skills

Independent work

Customer service

Self-motivated

Problem solving

Job description

Seasonal Warming House Attendant

Summary Of Position

The Warming House Attendant will represent the City of Apple Valley and our Parks & Recreation Department and is responsible for the warming house and surrounding ice rinks during hours of operation. The Attendant will maintain a safe, clean environment during each shift. Warming House Attendant is a seasonal position; dates and hours of employment are subject to seasonal warming house operation requirements.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Open and close building.
• Be able to self-start your work day, make an effort to solve problems and issues quickly and safely.
• Maintain a clean and welcoming warming house and skating environment.
• Perform daily clean-up of warming house and rinks by using a shovel, mop and basic cleaning equipment.
• Be knowledgeable about and promote Parks & Recreation resources and programs.
• Use basic first aid procedures to assist injured facility users. Contact EMS as needed.
• Actively seek opportunities to provide friendly and helpful customer service to all users.
• Create a positive and fun recreation atmosphere in the park.
• Assist with Mid-Winter Fest Celebration on 2/6/2027
• Performs other duties as may be assigned by the Recreation Supervisory Staff.

Qualifications

• Must be a minimum of 16 years of age.
• Ability to work independently and make responsible decisions according to established procedures.
• Must be pleasant, energetic, self-motivated and action oriented in maintaining a safe and clean warming house environment.
• Must be able to provide fun and friendly customer relations and to promote the City of Apple Valley and our Park System.
• Must be available to work 4:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Monday - Friday, Saturday 10:30 a.m. - 9:00 p.m., Sunday 12:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. On City and National Holidays hours may vary.
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs with our without accommodations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in leadership or customer service.
• Prefer 1 year experience or certification in first aid.

Additional Information

• Accepting applications until positions are filled.
• Offer of employment will be contingent upon successful completion of a background check and completing all necessary new hire and/or rehire paperwork.
• If offered a position, must be able to attend required training. All individuals attending training will have completed all necessary new hire/rehire paperwork and had their background check completed before training.
• Hourly rate of pay dependent on qualifications.

Salary

$14.30 Hourly

Location

Apple Valley, MN

Job Type

Seasonal

Job Number

2026-00071

Department

Parks and Recreation

Division

Recreation

Opening Date

10/23/2026

Benefits

Benefits Information Not Available