Ice Rink Attendant

Recreation Maintenance Assistant

Performs a variety of routine duties assisting in recreation maintenance and customer service activities at neighborhood ice rinks.

Essential Functions

• Helps direct play and other activities at the recreational facility.
• Provides information to customers.
• Assists in light maintenance of ice-skating rinks and grounds.
• Cleans and makes minor repairs to recreational equipment and facilities.
• Work cooperatively with supervisors and co-workers
• Insure safety precautions are taken in all activities; and follow proper emergency procedures when needed.
• Communicate needs and requests; including those of participants or their parents to supervisors.

Minimum Qualifications

• A demonstrated knowledge of program operations and customer relations sufficient to perform the essential accountabilities of this position.
• Excellent planning; organizing; implementation; and communication are expected.

Desired Qualifications

• Work experiences with youth programs and customer service.
• There will be moving and/or lifting of materials and/or equipment; typically greater than 50 lbs.

Competencies Common to All Positions

• Developing and maintaining a thorough working knowledge of all department and applicable City policies and procedures in order to help facilitate compliance with such policies and procedures by all personnel.
• Demonstrating by personal example the service excellence and integrity expected from all staff.
• Developing respectful and cooperative relationships with co-workers, including willing assistance to newer staff so job responsibilities can be performed with confidence as quickly as possible.
• Conferring regularly with and keeping the immediate supervisor informed of all important matters pertaining to those functions and job responsibilities for which accountable.
• Representing the City in a professional manner to the general public and other outside contacts / constituencies in a manner that helps maintain and enhance New Brighton's reputation as a well-managed City.
• Demonstrating a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Core Values Common to All Positions

• Innovation: We embrace innovation by staying curious, adaptable, and growth-minded while balancing new ideas with practical solutions.
• Excellence: We strive for excellence by delivering high-quality work with flexibility, support for one another, and meaningful service to our community.
• Optimism: We choose optimism in how we show up each day, bringing positive energy, encouragement, a sense of fun, and a focus on solutions.
• Connection: We build strong connections by communicating openly, working collaboratively, and creating a space of trust, support, and inclusion.

The information listed above reflects minimum standards and illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific job functions, requirements, or tasks does not exclude them from the job if the work is similar, related, or a logical extension of the work assigned. This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee.

The City of New Brighton is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Benefits

The City of New Brighton offers a robust benefits package, see details below. Labor union benefits are determined through collective bargaining and may have different retirement plans. All staff:

• Paid Sick Leave / Earned Sick & Safe Time
• Dress for your day
• New Brighton Community Center Membership
• Employee Assistance Program
• Vision discount at participating providers
• PERA Retirement for non-union staff, some employees may be exempt from PERA depending on position
• Optional 457 / 457 Roth retirement plans
• MERSC - discounts for various retail, services, and events

Full-time staff:

• Employer contribution to health insurance premium & health saving account, with cash option if waived
• Employer-paid life insurance, with supplemental policies available
• Employee Wellness Program
• Flexible benefit plans for health care reimbursement, dependent care reimbursement, and limited scope health care reimbursement
• Paid parental leave
• Flexible / remote work schedules
• Optional long-term disability, short-term disability, and AFLAC insurance