Zamboni Driver Jobs

Role Summary/Job Duties:

• Perform cleaning as well as general maintenance of facility and grounds maintenance this includes but it not limited to cleaning bathrooms, sweeping, mopping, cleaning glass, picking up litter, mowing, shoveling.
• Operate ice resurfacing machine to resurface the ice
• View a video showcasing the job here: Day in the Life of a Zamboni Driver
• Responsible for opening and closing the facility.
• Enforce safety rules and regulations that ensures the facility operates in a safe manner.
• Clean dasher boards and glass and maintain cleanliness of maintain seating areas, locker rooms and other areas.
• Supervise and monitor guests utilizing the facility.
• Sharpen skates for customers.

Requirements:

• Demonstrate some mechanical aptitude, ability to perform minor operating adjustments and recognize operating deficiencies in assigned equipment
• Knowledge of applicable work hazards and safety precautions
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
• Ability to communicate in a courteous and professional manner
• Ability to relate to and work with individuals representing a variety of diverse backgrounds and cultures
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Ability to professionally exhibit cultural sensitivity, patience and understanding in the course or work duties
• Ability to solve problems according to established policy and procedure
• Ability to provide a level of customer service that meets/exceeds customer expectation and satisfaction
• Ability to perform routine cleaning and housekeeping duties
• Ability to use hand and power tools
• Must possess a valid driver’s license

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule (morning, day, evening and weekends).
• Ability to work effectively with diverse cultural groups.
• One year of driving a ice resurfacer or large machinery

Hours:

• Times vary based upon facility and include evenings and weekends.
• This is a part-time position of up to 20 hours per week
• Shifts range from mostly 4-6 hours each
• Majority of shifts are Friday – Monday
• MANDATORY: to work between November 24-26, 2023 for a large event
• Position is seasonal part-time from September – mid-March. Limited number of staff may remain on year-round.

Work Location(s):

• Parade Ice Garden, 600 Kenwood Parkway, Minneapolis, MN 55403
• Northeast Ice Arena, 1306 Central Ave NE, Minneapolis, MN 55413
• Applicant must be able to work at both locations

Background Investigation Required:
We conduct a background check. Upon receiving a conditional offer of employment, the applicant will be asked to sign an informed consent allowing the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board to obtain their criminal history in connection with the positions sought. View the MPRB Background Check Policy at: https://www.minneapolisparks.org/_asset/9585u2/2013-Background-Check-Phttps://www.minneapolisparks.org/_asset/9585u2/2013-Background-Check-Policy.pdfolicy.pdf.
The MPRB will follow Minnesota’s Department of Human Services fingerprinting requirements.

Compensation:
$15.75-16.75 depending upon qualifications
This position is eligible for sick and safe leave in accordance with the Minneapolis Sick and Safe Time Ordinance. This position is not eligible for other benefits.

To Apply:
Email your resume to [email protected]. In the body of the email, you must also include your availability to work, desired quantity of hours you want to work and start date.

Deadline:
Open until filled

Direct Questions and Application Materials to:
Emily Wolfe
[email protected]

The Way We Work

The Employees of the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board:

• Assist external and internal customers to serve their needs and take responsibility for continuously improving customer service
• Foster meaningful interaction among people through the exchange of information to produce understanding
• Consistently work toward the common good of the organization and encourage others to do the same
• Apply the proper safety/security practices according to established protocols, guidelines and policies
• Continuously develop and use effective strategies and interpersonal styles to engage and guide others toward the accomplishment of identified objectives and goals in the best interest of the Park Board and community
• Conduct themselves at all times in a professionally appropriate and respectful manner
• Work and accept responsibility to search for, create and execute new and innovative approaches to improve the performance of Park Board services and objectives

The Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.