Ice Rink Attendant

SUMMARY DESCRIPTION

This position is responsible for preparing and maintaining the ice rink and for operating the ice rink in a safe and clean manner that provides an excellent experience for The Brooks community and all other users. This is a seasonal position that requires 40 hours per week and overtime as assigned. Rink is typically in operation from November 1^st through March 15th.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND KEY OBJECTIVES

·      General awareness of operational needs, student and adult behavior, and other risk management issues;

·       Address all operational, behavior and risk management issues requesting assistance as appropriate;

·       Operate and maintain Zamboni ice resurfacing machine; Training will be provided as required;

·       Clean all areas of the rink including common areas, locker rooms and the parking lot;

·       Remove any accumulated trash to a disposal location;

• Maintain the cleanliness of the ice rink boards and glass system;
• Restocking of vending machines;
• Weekly ice maintenance via the use of hand tools and an ice edging machine;
• Changing of filters on heating unit;
• Be on the look-out for any ice rink building system abnormalities;
• Ice installation and removal;

• The employee must maintain a functional awareness of the typical hazards of the workplace; This includes but is not limited to OSHA regulations pertaining to workplace safety and chemical use; read and understand related safety documents;

• Understand and follow the regulations in the "Brooks Staff Handbook";

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES

• During slow periods/off time, general maintenance work will be required.
• May be called upon to cover for planned and unplanned absences of regular security staff.
• Other duties as required to support the functions of the School.

QUALIFICATIONS

·      High School graduate or GED preferred;

·      Ice rink operation experience preferred;

·      Successfully completion of Medical exam and criminal records background investigation

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The work performed by ice rink attendants is physical and requires 8 hours or more a day of physical activity including but not limited to performing the following tasks:

·      Bend, lift, twist, kneel, scrub, reach and perform other movements to fully maintain the ice rink;

·      Read and understand employment-related safety information;

·      Lift  up to 80 pounds repeatedly;

·      Work in temperature ranging from below zero to fifty degrees. Work in inclement conditions;

·      Walk on ice and other uneven and slippery surfaces;

·      Be capable of safely operating indoor and outdoor rink maintenance and ice maintenance equipment;