Seasonal Warming House Attendant

City of Apple Valley; Apple Valley (MN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Apple Valley is seeking a Warming House Attendant to operate the warming house and oversee surrounding ice rinks during hours of operation. This seasonal position emphasizes safety, cleanliness, and friendly customer service within a welcoming skating environment.

Responsibilities include opening/closing the building, daily cleaning, assisting with events like Mid-Winter Fest on 2/6/2027, and promoting Parks & Recreation programs.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 16 years old.
• Ability to work independently and make responsible decisions.
• Pleasant, energetic, self-motivated and action oriented to maintain a safe and clean warming house.
• Provide fun and friendly customer relations to promote the City of Apple Valley and our Park System.

Responsibilities

• Open and close the warming house.
• Maintain a safe, clean warming house and skating environment.
• Perform daily clean-up of warming house and rinks with basic cleaning equipment.
• Be knowledgeable about Parks & Recreation resources and programs and promote them.
• Use basic first aid procedures to assist injured facility users; contact EMS as needed.
• Provide friendly customer service to all users.
• Assist with Mid-Winter Fest Celebration on 2/6/2027.
• Other duties as assigned by Recreation Supervisory Staff.

Skills

Customer service

Independence

Safety awareness

Communication

Job description

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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.