Assistant, Ice Arena

Position Overview:

Working position with overall shift responsibility for the physical operation, maintenance and cleaning of the ice arena and equipment. Facilitate ice arena operations as necessary.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• Perform and/or monitor housekeeping to maintain Blake Ice Arena sanitation and appearance
• Coordinate, monitor and maintain records of the activities of various groups using the arena
• Maintain safe and secure setting for students, staff and guests
• Perform resurfacing of ice surface on scheduled times; responsible for the ice condition
• Perform equipment and building maintenance
• Follow all opening and/or closing procedures to ensure ice arena is safe and secure
• Perform other duties as necessary or assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

Required:

• High school graduate or equivalent                                                    
• Availability for scheduled and on-call evenings and weekends              
• Valid MN driver’s license/ must pass DMV background check  

Preferred:   

• Experience in an ice arena                                              
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills                  
• Experience performing general cleaning and maintenance                  

Physical Requirements:                                                                                                    

• Must possess normal vision, hearing and good physical dexterity
• Will be required to do own laboring and shoveling (including lift up to 70 pounds safely)
• Capable of transporting equipment, moving goal frames, including carts that may carry up to 400 pounds
• Operate ice refinishing equipment (motorized ice resurfacer and powered edger)

Working Conditions:

• May be subject to being on-call; required to carry a cell phone or two-way device
• Work may involve exposure to hazardous materials
• May experience schedule changes based on the needs of the arena
• May work long hours to complete/perform scheduled or unscheduled functions and events
• Required to work under adverse weather conditions and varying temperatures

Team Participation:

• Participate as a contributing member of the ice arena team by working collaboratively and assisting others as needed
• As appropriate, give input for ways to improve procedures and policies currently in use to ensure business is conducted in a safe, responsible manner
• Willing to assist in other areas of school and ice arena operations and with other tasks not defined in position description

Pay Range: $19.42 - $21.64

This salary range includes the expected annual salary for this position. In making a salary determination, we consider professional experience, applicable qualifications and other job-related factors. Based on these factors, a candidate's salary offer could exceed this range.

Disclaimer:

The information contained herein is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job, nor are they intended to be an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to do the job. The duties and responsibilities in this job description may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons.

The Blake School is a pre-kindergarten through grade 12, co-educational, nonsectarian, independent day school enrolling 1,277 bright, talented students from nearly 56 Twin Cities-area communities. Founded in 1900, The Blake School has the advantage of facilities and campuses designed for specific developmental ages. Blake's mission is to engage students with a dynamic, academically challenging education in a diverse and supportive community committed to pluralism and a common set of values. Students pursue an integrated program of academic, artistic and athletic activities, preparing for college, lifelong learning and purposeful lives as community and global citizens. The school community is also guided by its Commitment to Pluralism and values.

The Blake School believes that a diverse society enriches all individuals and communities. Diversity of race, ethnicity, national origin, geography, religion, gender, affectional or sexual orientation, age, physical ability, and marital, parental or economic status forms the fabric of our society. As a result of these beliefs, The Blake School actively seeks students, families and employees who value and contribute to the fullness of a diverse community within the context of its mission. In doing so, we recognize our responsibility to help make each person's experience a success. EOE