About this role
Job Summary
The Facilities Maintenance I – Ice Technician is responsible for the care of the ice and facility during the shift as well as assisting with weekly ice maintenance and minor equipment repairs. This position may work evenings and weekends as operations dictate.
Supervisory Responsibilities
This job has no supervisory responsibilities.
Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities
Include, but not limited to the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Operate the Zamboni at Centennial Ice Arena to resurface ice.
Make minor repairs to the Zamboni and other facility equipment.
Maintain ice schedule.
Maintain general cleanliness of facility including cleaning and vacuuming floors.
Complete special projects, including painting and other minor aesthetic and repair work.
Perform weekly maintenance with Facility Engineers.
Secure the building in opening or closing hours.
Know and follow emergency action procedures.
Monitor use of facility in all areas.
Supervise events and programs in facility as necessary.
Enforce rules of facility.
Field and answer questions to the best of your ability.
Complete monthly building inspections at facilities.
Maintain outdoor clay courts as necessary.
Perform general maintenance at Hidden Creek Aquapark as necessary.
Perform other Park District related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Education and Experience: A minimum of three years ice maintenance experience is required. Ability to learn routine tasks quickly and to understand and follow oral and written instructions. Physical strength and ability to perform routine manual cleaning and maintenance tasks. Must be in good physical condition.
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Certificates and Licenses:
American Red Cross CPR/AED Certification
Valid Drivers License
Certified Ice Technician Certificate preferred
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Classification: Full time, Non-Exempt
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Wage Range: $24.80-$28.52
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Physical Requirements: The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, bend, twist, squat and use hands to finger, handle, grasp, manipulate or feel; reach, push or pull with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; and talk, see and hear. The employee must frequently lift and /or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
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Working Conditions: While performing the duties of this job may be exposed to weather conditions with some slightly disagreeable features including hot and humid weather, wet conditions, and cold temperatures. The employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places, toxic or caustic chemicals and risk of electric shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
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Benefits: The Park District of Highland Park offers the following comprehensive benefits package:
Medical Insurance (Blue Cross Blue Shield HMO or PPO)
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
4 Weeks Paid Maternity/Paternity Leave
Company Paid Group Term Life Insurance
Voluntary Supplemental Life Insurance
Pension/Benefit Plan (IMRF)
Deferred Compensation Plans
Flexible Spending Accounts (Health and Dependent Care)
Ten (10) Paid Federal Holidays
Paid Vacation
Three (3) Floating Holidays
Twelve (12) Paid Sick Days
Incentivized Wellness Program
Health & Fitness Membership
Outdoor Pool Membership and Seasonal Beach Access
Program and Facility Discounts on a variety of recreational activities including Golf, Racquet Sports, and Ice Skating.
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The Park District of Highland Park is an Equal Opportunity Employer