part-time JOB AT THE DECC

Maintenance – Ice Crew


Summary

Title
Maintenance – Ice Crew

Hourly Wage
$17.00

 

Summary/Objective
Responsible for the general care and upkeep of the ice arenas, buildings, facilities, machinery, equipment, and grounds.

Requirements and Competencies

  • Responds quickly to requests for service and assistance.
  • Completes tasks thoroughly and efficiently.
  • Uses equipment and materials properly.
  • Ability to work independently and as a team and maintain a positive attitude.
  • Ability to move quickly throughout the complex when an event(s) is located in multiple areas of the building.
  • Ability to adapt to frequent changes, delays, or unexpected events.
  • Ensures a high level of customer service.
  • Excellent organizational and time management skills.
  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • Mechanical skills and experience.
  • Proficient skating ability.

Preferred Education and Experience

  • Forklift experience.
  • Class C Driver’s License.
  • Experience using a Zamboni or other ice resurfacing equipment.

 

Essential Functions (Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.)

  • Review event sheets and follow procedures to ensure event areas are set up properly and projects will not interfere with events.
  • Maintain lawn and grounds, including but not limited to: lawn mowing, weeding flower beds, planting flowers, shoveling, and seasonal plowing.
  • Repair parking lot and sidewalks with asphalt, cold patching materials and/or concrete.
  • Perform snow removal and salting to maintain parking lots and sidewalks.
  • Paint interior and exterior.
  • Drill, break up, repair, or replace building brick, stone, and concrete.
  • Maintain and repair plumbing and electrical systems such as switches, gaskets or fuses.
  • Repair and maintain wood, glass, metal, doors, and door hardware.
  • General labor and custodial duties as needed.
  • Inspect, repair, and maintain equipment as needed, such as oiling and greasing.
  • Perform inspections and complete assigned logs and checklists.
  • Drive forklift for event move-ins and loadouts.
  • Flood rinks to make ice and maintain the ice surface using correct resurfacing techniques.
  • Use machines and tools such as an ice chipper, edger, and driving the Zamboni.
  • Assist with the maintenance and basic repairs on all ice resurfaces, including blade changes, oil changes, greasing and other routine maintenance.
  • Perform regular inspections of all rink systems including boards, glass, doors and boxes, and assist with the development of ongoing maintenance and repair plans.
  • Assist in scheduling ice rentals and minor maintenance on ice equipment, such as oil changes and replacing ice shaving blades.
  • Ensure the overall cleanliness of AMSOIL Arena and DECC Arena.
  • Assist team and/or other departments with tasks, including cleaning, moving chairs or signage, and other event related functions.
  • Follow health and safety protocols.

 

Schedule

This position is part-time with a schedule based on DECC event needs. This position will have day, afternoon, and/or evening shifts scheduled on various days of the week and may include holidays.  Approximately 10-28 hours per week, hours are not guaranteed.  Shifts are typically 8 hours in length. The DECC cannot always schedule a definite ending time due to the nature of the events, but an estimated time may be provided.

Uniform
The DECC will provide uniforms as determined by the current labor agreement.

Supervisory Responsibilities
None

Work Environment
The work environment will vary greatly.  Maintenance employees are frequently exposed to elements including hot, cold, outdoor, indoor, wet and/or humid conditions.  They are exposed to moving mechanical parts, chemicals, cleaners, equipment, and tools.  Safety gear may be required for tasks such as grinding, drilling, and hooking up propane tanks.  Some work is performed at high heights.  The noise level in the work environment varies from moderate to extremely loud, around machinery, crowds, and concerts. The pace varies and the Building Maintenance team needs to adapt quickly.

Physical Demands

This position requires walking and standing for long periods of time, and the ability to move quickly to different places.  They need to use their hands frequently, and be able to see, hear, and speak often.  They will drive and operate equipment and tools often.  They will be required to work at high heights, climb, crawl, or work in awkward or cramped positions.  Maintenance employees are required to ascend at least 15’, and at times up to 40’, on a ladder or scissor-lift.  This position will often require stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, squatting, bending, and maneuvering.  They must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.

Travel Required
No

Additional Eligibility Requirements

  • Must be 18 years of age or older.
  • Successful completion of reference checks
  • Successful completion of a background check
  • Successful completion of a drug test, if applicable

Work Authorization/Security Clearance Requirements
The DECC uses USCIS Form I-9 to verify the identity and employment authorization of individuals hired for employment. On the form, an employee must attest to his or her employment authorization. The employee is required to present the DECC with acceptable documents evidencing identity and employment authorization at the time of hire. The DECC will examine the employment eligibility and identity document(s).
The list of acceptable documents can be provided by Human Resources.

Collective Bargaining Agreement
Please refer to the current Hourly Labor agreement between the Duluth Entertainment Convention Center (DECC) and the International Union of Operating Engineers, Local No. 70, AFL-CIO.  The current agreement can be found at www.iuoe70.org

EEO Statement
The DECC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions will be based on merit, qualification and ability. The DECC does not discriminate in employment practices on the basis of age, color, disability, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by law. The DECC will follow any state or local law that provides greater protection. This policy is neither exhaustive nor exclusive. The DECC is committed to taking all other actions necessary to ensure equal employment opportunity for persons with disabilities in accordance with the ADA and all other applicable laws.

Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.
Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

FLSA Classification
Non-Exempt

Type of Position
Part-Time, Event-Driven

Type of Employment
Collective Bargaining Agreement

Department
Maintenance

Reports to
Director of Property Maintenance & William A. Irvin

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