Skating Rink Maintenance Person

City of Springfield Human Resources; Durban; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A local government department is seeking a Civil Service employee to maintain and supervise skating facilities, including operating a Zamboni and performing repairs. Applicants must have a high school diploma and at least one year of experience in a skating rink. The role includes supervising part-time staff and ensuring safety during public skating sessions. This is a full-time, entry-level position offering an opportunity to work in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Must have at least one year of experience in a skating rink.
• Ability to deal effectively and courteously with the public.

Responsibilities

• Perform skilled tasks in constructing and maintaining rink and pool facilities.
• Operate Zamboni machine during shifts for ice preparation.
• Supervise staff and oversee skating area during public sessions.
• Repair damaged benches, ice surfaces, and related structures.

Skills

Tool and equipment usage

Safety precautions knowledge

Ability to follow instructions

Zamboni operation

Public interaction

Supervisory skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Position Purpose/Summary

Position is a Civil Service position. This position is not currently open; if an opening becomes available, the City will hire based on the oldest application date.

Applicants must be at least 16 years of age at the time of filing the application. Incomplete applications will not be processed. An applicant registered for the job title will remain on the Labor Service register for a period of not more than five years, subject to renewal as provided in Section 28, Chapter 31 of the General Laws, and compliance with applicable provisions of the Civil Service law and rules.

Essential Functions

• Performs a variety of skilled tasks in constructing, repairing, and maintaining skating rink facilities, tennis courts, swimming pools, and related buildings and structures.
• Assists in painting, carpentry, plumbing, masonry, sheet metal work, steamfitting, and other trades.
• Maintains restrooms, replaces lights, and performs janitorial duties.
• Operates Zamboni ice resurfacing machine in a skating rink during assigned shifts to prepare ice surfaces for skating.
• Enforces rules of rink, maintains security of building during youth activities.
• Oversees on occasion monies collected with responsibility for night deposits.
• Monitors ice‑making equipment, gauges proper temperatures; secures protective barriers; performs other related manual duties assigned necessary to efficient ice skating operations.
• Oversees skating area during public skating sessions.
• Repairs damaged boards, broken seats of benches, ice surfaces, and related structures in the skating rink.
• Repairs and maintains tennis courts and swimming pools, and performs other laboring duties during the skating rink off season.
• Supervises on occasion skate guards and part‑time employees.
• Performs related work as required.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Working knowledge of the use of tools, equipment, and materials commonly employed in work performed.
• Working knowledge of the hazards and safety precautions involved in work performed.
• Ability to understand and follow oral instructions.
• Working knowledge in the operation of a Zamboni ice resurfacing machine.
• Working knowledge of the operation of a skating rink facility, skating rink, swimming pool, and tennis court structures and their maintenance.
• Ability to deal effectively and courteously with the public.
• Ability to supervise the work of other employees.

Education And Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience of at least one year in a skating rink.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Management and Manufacturing

Industries

• Government Administration