Ice Maintenance

Title
Maintenance – Ice & Grounds

Hourly Wage
$17.00

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

** Must be available for daytime hours during the summer.

Summary/Objective
The Ice & Grounds maintenance team is responsible for the general care and upkeep of the ice arenas and all DECC property grounds.

Requirements and Competencies

• Ability to respond promptly and efficiently to requests for service and assistance.
• Ability to use equipment and materials correctly and safely.
• 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) is 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.
• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.

Preferred background (not required)

• Previous experience removing snow.
• Previous experience maintaining grounds, such as lawncare, plant care, etc.
• Mechanical skills and experience.
• Experience using a Zamboni and/or other ice resurfacing equipment.
• Forklift experience

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

• Flood rinks to make ice and maintain the ice surface using correct resurfacing techniques.
• Assists with the maintenance and basic repairs on all ice resurfaces, including blade changes, oil changes, greasing and other routine maintenance.
• Use machines and tools such as an ice chipper, edger, and driving the Zamboni.

Essential Functions (cont’)

• Perform regular inspections of all rink systems including boards, glass, doors, and boxes, and assist with the development of ongoing maintenance and repair plans.
• Ensure the overall cleanliness of AMSOIL Arena and DECC Arena.
• 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.
• General labor and