Arenas Driver

Salary: $17.48 - $21.20 Hourly

Location : Lakeville MN 55044, MN

Job Type: Seasonal

Department: Lakeville Arenas

Opening Date: 01/16/2024

Position

Lakeville Arenas is accepting applications for Arenas Driver - Lead Worker. This position is responsible for cleaning, maintenance, and minor repairs to arena ice surfaces, dasher board systems, resurfacing equipment, buildings, building systems, grounds, and grounds equipment, utilizing a variety of maintenance equipment and tools. Responsible to supervise the operations workers and other when supervisors and managers are absent.

This position is schedule to work up to 28 hours per week, including evenings, weekends and holidays.

Lakeville Arenas Locations

Lakeville Ames Arena
19900 Ipava Avenue

Lakeville Hasse Arena
8525 215th Street West
Major Areas of Accountability

1. Responsible for Arena Operations and supervising arena operations workers in absence of Arenas Supervisors and Managers.
   
   
2. Perform resurfacing of the ice surfaces between user groups ice times in a safe manner, while monitoring ice conditions and adjusting machine settings as needed to ensure the best possible ice surface for customers.
   
   
3. Perform daily ice maintenance to the ice surface to include edging and chiseling the ice along the boards, shaving and building ice thickness to maintain a consistent thickness throughout the entire rink surface that is safe for skaters and minimizes energy consumption to maintain.
   
   
4. Perform maintenance and minor repairs on resurfacing machines and equipment to include performing inspections, changing blades, greasing, watering batteries, replacing worn parts, washing and waxing of machines, charging batteries, and documenting maintenance and repairs as completed.
   
   
5. Perform inspections and record readings and conditions for ice thickness and conditions, ice plant settings and readings, dasher and rink glass conditions, water treatment systems, building systems, facility cleanliness, AED's, fire extinguishers, eye wash stations, air quality testing, and building management systems.
   
   
6. Perform daily janitorial responsibilities to include sweeping and mopping of all locker rooms, restrooms, lobbies, halls, bleachers, and other areas used by customers and staff, cleaning of toilets, urinals, sinks, mirrors, dispensers, fixtures, and surfaces in restrooms, filling toiletry products, stocking supplies, vacuuming of rugs and carpeted areas, cleaning of all tables, drinking fountains, games, vending machines, windows, glass doors and other surfaces, and the emptying of all trash and recycling containers throughout the buildings.
   
   
7. Perform other operations duties including assisting customers, operating and selling concessions, skate sharpening, renting skates, selling pro shop supplies, game operations, selling ice rentals, monitoring public activities, security, stocking products, taking inventory, assigning locker rooms, answering phones, printing schedules, and taking payments.
   
   
8. Perform maintenance and minor repairs including but not limited to buildings, dasher boards & glass systems, roof repair, electrical, plumbing, heating, carpentry, painting, winterizing and vandalism repair.
   
   
9. Perform grounds maintenance and repairs involving mowing, trimming, weed control, seeding, sodding, irrigation, mulching, trash collection, shoveling snow, salting sidewalks, sweeping sidewalks, power washing surfaces, snow, salting, and other work as needed.
   
   
10. Have the availability to assist with medical emergencies, take control of situations, and complete necessary reports as required.
    
    
11. Perform other maintenance and minor repairs on other equipment such as concessions equipment, floor scrubbers, rubber flooring, signs, bleachers, benches, lawn mowers, snow blowers, small grounds equipment such as trimmers and blowers, and vehicles.
    
    
12. May operate any of the following equipment:
    • Electric Zamboni Ice Resurfacer
    • Electric Ice edger
    • Floor Scrubber
    • Arial Lift Equipment
    • Single axle pickup truck and trailer
    • Riding mower with sweeper attachment
    • Snow blower
    • Skid Steer
13. Provide excellent customer service by welcoming, engaging, and assisting customers and visitors, responding to customer complaints and concerns in a calm, professional and respectful manner, maintaining and promoting good relationships between co-workers, supervisors, and the public. Comply with policies and procedures regarding uniforms, personal hygiene, and portraying a professional and identifiable appearance for customers.
    
    
14. Comply with and implement all safety rules, regulations and practices including wearing appropriate safety equipment as required to protect the employee, co-workers and the public.
    
    
15. Participate in educational classes or seminars as requested by the city.

Qualifications

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES

• Mechanical aptitude desirable.
• Ability to perform all essential position functions including equipment operation commonly encountered in arena maintenance operations.
• Ability to perform sustained physical work in a variety of weather conditions.
• Ability to perform strenuous physical labor.
• Ability to lift 50 or more pounds on a regular basis.
• Have general knowledge of technology and devices such as phones, iPads and computers.
• Ability to communicate and engage with customers in a friendly and professional manner and remain calm and composed in difficult situations with upset or angry customers.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Be at least 18 years of age
• Have a valid driver's license or be able to retain one within six (6) months of employment.
• Ability to take a leadership role in the absence of supervisors and managers.

Lakeville Arenas is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

The City of Lakeville provides the following benefits:

PTO: Employees earn pro-rated paid time off based on years of service.

HOLIDAYS: Employees are eligible for pro-rated holiday pay. There are twelve holidays each calendar year.

DEFERRED COMPENSATION: Employees are able to designate and set aside a portion of their income on a tax-deferred basis.

PERA: Employees automatically become members of the Public Employees Retirement Association (PERA) when they begin public service. Contribution percentages (city and employee) are established by PERA.

01

Are you 18 years of age or older?

• Yes
• No

02

Are you available to work evenings?

• Yes
• No

03

Are you available to work weekends?

• Yes
• No

04

Are you available to work holidays?

• Yes
• No

05

Do you have the ability to lift 50 or more pounds on a regular basis?

• Yes
• No

06

Do you have a valid driver's license?

• Yes
• No

Required Question

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