Zamboni Driver - Ice Maintenance Technician

Have you ever wanted to drive a Zamboni? Passionate for ice sports? We're looking for a Zamboni Driver to keep our ice surfaces in top condition. If you take pride in precision and want to play a vital role in maintaining an ice arena, we want you on our team! Under the general guidance and direction of the Ice Center Management, the Ice Maintenance Technician (IMT) is responsible for operating the resurfacing equipment to maintain a quality sheet of ice for customers. Cleaning and upkeep of indoor and outdoor facilities and surrounding areas. . IMTs are also required to be proficient at skate sharpening and may be asked to back up Concession stand and Pro-Shop as necessary.  

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 The City of Coon Rapids is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively seeks a diverse workforce that reflects the community we serve.  The City welcomes, and encourages any qualified applicant to apply regardless of race (including traits associated with race, including but not limited to, hair texture and hair styles such as braids, locks and twists), color, creed, religion, familial status, sex (including pregnancy or related conditions, gender identity/expression, and sexual orientation), parental status, marital status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit based factors or any other basis protected by law.  

Essential duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed.  The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.

• Resurfaces ice as scheduled.
• Monitors use of ice center facilities.
• Collects ice center revenue as required.
• Maintains ice center upkeep including cleaning lobby, floors and windows, taking out trash, cleaning bathrooms, locker rooms, bleachers, and players’ benches.
• Assists Recreation Workers, as assigned.
• Monitors ice temperature on the compressor system regularly.
• Ensures ice center walkways and exterior are clear for users.
• Assists customers as needed.
• Provides effective and respectful communication and interactions with other employees, supervisors, individuals from other organizations and citizen customers.
• Follows oral and written instructions such as supervisor’s work orders and equipment operation manuals.
• Maintains positive professional working relationships with all staff levels, other jurisdictions and outside agencies and the general public.
• Regular and reliable attendance during scheduled work hours and outside regular hours as necessary.
• Effective and respectful communication and interactions with other employees, supervisors, individuals from other organizations and citizen customers.
• Performs other related functions as apparent or delegated.
• Performs essential position duties and responsibilities under the working conditions and physical demands described herein

To perform this position successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required.

• Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with employees, supervisors, agencies and general public,
• Ability to work independently with general guidance from the ice center management.
• Ability to promote a favorable working relationship with all ice center users.
• Handles confidential information appropriately.
• Ability to perform duties with tact, diplomacy and discretion.
• Ability to be detail oriented and follow through with tasks.
• Ability to communicate effectively. 
• Ability to maintain a team and service oriented approach to work.
• Must have the ability to accept criticism or discipline. 
• Must strive to promote a cooperative atmosphere in the department and exhibit a positive attitude.
• Ability to work cooperatively with City Personnel, external vendors and the public.
• Performs essential duties and responsibilities under the working hours described herein. 

 PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties of the job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.

·         While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools or keyboards; speak intelligibly, hear and read.

·         Ability to stand and/or skate for long periods of time.

·         Ability to work in cold temperatures and on ice covered surfaces.

·         The employee is frequently required to stand, walk and reach with hands and arms.

·         The employee must frequently move, turn, lift and carry objects weighing up to 50 pounds. Examples of lifting and carrying requirements include but not limited to standard ice hockey nets and facility supplies and equipment.

·         Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, color vision, distance vision and depth perception.

·         Must be able to operate assigned equipment.

EQUIPMENT/JOB LOCATION:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job.  Duties performed will be primarily within the Ice Center location. Noise level in the arena can be loud. This position will work outside from time to time and be exposed to inclement weather conditions, including cold, wet and/or humid conditions. The employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts and is occasionally exposed to vibration. The employee may occasionally be exposed to fumes. This position works closely with others.         

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• Must contribute positively to a productive, inclusive, and respectful work environment.
• Must make workplace safety the top priority.
• Must know and practice the City’s mission, vision and values.

• Must comply with organizational and departmental policies.

 The position description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

The City of Coon Rapids is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.