Seasonal Facilities Specialist 1- Ice Maintenance

Benefit type: Full-Time Temporary

Benefits available: For a full description of our benefits please click here

About the job:

The Seasonal Facilities Specialist 1 is responsible for performing semi-skilled facility maintenance and projects. This position will be operating the Zamboni sharpening skates filling in as a Rink Monitor and had out skates to the public.

A day in the life:

The information provided below encompasses the typical duties and capabilities linked with this classification. Duties may include but are not limited to the following:

• Monitors and maintains ice sheet. Operates ice resurfacer (Zamboni) edger and other equipment to maintain ice sheet. Assists in ice building and removal annually
• Maintains rental skate inventory including skate sharpening and minor repairs. with public skates.
• Performs a variety of support roles as needed including set-up/clean-up assisting with skate rentals scorekeeper etc.
• Maintains equipment and keeps in clean and safe condition; operates equipment safely and with care at all times.
• Maintains regular and punctual attendance.
• Contributes to positive work environment
• Identifies safety-related issues and ensures that safe conditions prevail in the facility.
• Assists with set-up and operation of special events.
• Provides assistance and guidance to facility users as needed.
• Acts as a Mandatory Reporter; reports incidents of child abuse/neglect.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Tentative Schedule:

• Mondays: 4:00am-12:30pm
• Tuesdays: 8:00am-2:00pm
• Wednesdays: 10:00am-4:30pm
• Thursdays: 8:00am-2:00pm
• Fridays: 8:00am-2:00pm

This position will serve as the back up for the other opener so if they are out they could be asked to open at 4:00am other days of the week. If that occurred the shift would be 4:00am-10:00am on those days.

**Additional training will occur during the opening shift 4:00am-10:00am for the first 2 weeks of the ice season October 22-31

What youll need for success:

Strong Knowledge of:

The individual in this classification is expected to possess and exhibit the following knowledge skills and abilities.

• Maintenance and safe operation of powered equipment
• Ice maintenance

Skill and Ability to:

• Effectively communicate with others verbally and in writing including by phone e-mail or in person to successfully complete assigned projects;
• Work independently while also able to work cooperatively with others;
• Safely operate powered equipment and hand tools;
• Understand and follow oral and written instructions;
• Establish and maintain effective cooperative and respectful working relationships with all contacts;
• Exercise initiative and good judgment;

What were looking for:

Education Experience and Training:

1. High school diploma or equivalent; one year of trade or technical school preferred AND
2. Two (2) years of experience in park services public works or related field with emphasis on facility maintenance and/or specialized construction trade; OR
3. Any satisfactory combination of education experience and training.

License:

1. Possession of or ability to obtain valid Oregon drivers license within 30 days with an acceptable driving history as defined by district driving policy.

Supervision Received:

Works under the direction of a supervisor. Follows standard processes and procedures without supervision but confirms changes to standard practices and significant decisions in advance.

Supervision Exercised:

Supervision is not normally a responsibility of this classification.

Working Conditions:

The following are working conditions including environmental and physical demands required for this classification.

• Work is performed both indoors outdoors and on ice sheet and often involves working on or around mechanical systems.
• Use of machinery including ice resurfacer and edger
• Daily standing and walking on ice surface for sustained periods of time.
• May require working for emergency call-outs during off duty hours.
• Safety equipment including shoes gloves and eye protection are required.
• Making substantial movements (motions) of the wrists hands and/or fingers and constant use of hands and arms and may require overhead reaching.
• Exert up to 100 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
• Physical work includes climbing stooping kneeling reaching standing walking pushing pulling grasping bending keyboarding and repetitive hand and feet motion.

Selection Process:
Applicants are screened based upon their relevant knowledge abilities skills experience and training. An offer of employment is contingent on the verification of credentials and other information required by Bend Park & Recreation District policies including a background check and a driving history review when driving is required for position.

Equal Employment Opportunity:
Bend Park and Recreation District is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Bend Park & Recreation District Core Competencies:

All positions with Bend Park and Recreation District are subject to district and position competencies. Below is a list of the most critical competencies for this position. Additional competencies are required for the position and may change based on needs. A complete list of the competencies is available from Human Resources.