Facility Operations

Job Description

Join the Civic Arena Staff as a Facility Operator! Step into a rewarding role as a Facility Operator at the Civic Arena, where your contributions will help create memorable experiences for our community! In this upbeat position, you’ll be responsible for maintaining the arena’s security, cleanliness, and equipment, all while gaining valuable skills in ice operations.

Scheduled shifts include evenings and weekends; up to 24 hours per week.

Essential Position Functions

• Responsible for maintaining order in the Civic Arena
• Prevention of damage to the building and equipment, such as light fixtures, doors, windows, vending machines, pay phones
• Checking on the ice making machinery and taking log readings at the appropriate times
• Driving the resurfacer during the scheduled ice making times
• In charge of cleanliness of the Civic Arena during assigned shift and at the end of night
• Assist concession stand worker in any possible way such as getting supplies, extra change and repair of machinery
• Provide cleaning and building supplies request forms to supervisor
• Pick up trash outside the building and grounds
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Valid driver’s license

Things that may help you be successful in this role

• Previous experience and knowledge of mechanical equipment and repairs
• Previous experience sharpening skates
• Two years’ experience driving a resurfacer

Working Conditions and Expectations

• Regularly required to stand, talk, hear and write
• Frequent lifting and/or moving up to 50 pounds
• Frequent climbing a ladder, operating a lift, and operating a vehicle with multiple hand and foot operations
• Must have the ability to walk on the ice surface
• Must be self-motivated and a hard-working individual

Location and Employment Information

Located in the Twin Cities metro area, Eagan is home to about 68,000 people. The City operates under a Council-Administrator form of government, employing 300 regular full-time employees, and up to 400 seasonal and part-time employees. Regarded as a great place to live, work and play, the City of Eagan prides itself on exceptional customer service and employs a stable workforce with experienced and professional staff. Areas of employment include finance, engineering, law enforcement, fire safety, parks and recreation, forestry, public works and utilities, community development, sports and fitness, arts and preschool education, etc.

The City of Eagan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This position is not eligible for benefits. As a public employee with the City of Eagan, you may become eligible to participate in the Minnesota Public Employees Retirement Association (PERA). For more information on MN PERA pension or to determine eligibility, visit https://mnpera.org/. If you are a retiree currently receiving PERA pension payments, please contact Human Resources at humanresources@eaganmn.gov.

Application Instructions

Are you 18 years of age or older? Yes No
Do you have a valid driver's license? Yes No
Are you able to work in any/all weather conditions? Yes No
Are you able to perform the essential position functions under the working conditions described? Yes No
Are you able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds? Yes No
Do you have experience sharpening skates? No Some Moderate Skilled
Do you have experience and working knowledge of mechanical equipment and repairs? If so, explain.
How many years of experience do you have safely operating and driving an ice resurfacer?
Are you able to work during evenings and weekends? Yes No
Do you have janitorial and/or general cleaning and building maintenance experience? Yes No
Do you have experience handling cash/coin in a work setting? I.e., collecting payments, making change, etc. Yes No
Do you have customer service experience in a retail or recreation setting? Explain.