Public Service Worker – Rec Center

Salary: $58,406.40 – $77,084.80 Annually

Location : St. Louis Park, MN

Job Type: Full-Time

Job Number: 723-2023-02

Department: Parks and Recreation Department

Opening Date: 07/26/2023

Closing Date: 8/6/2023 11:59 PM Central

Job Summary

About us
The City of St. Louis Park is committed to being a leader in race, equity, and inclusion. As one of the city’s strategic priorities, the city seeks to ensure all practices, programs, policies, and services of the city are fair, inclusive, and equitable. We value diverse perspectives and life experiences, and our strategic vision includes hiring and retaining racially diverse and racially conscious staff across all levels of our organization.

About the position
Provides custodial, equipment, grounds, natural resource and facility maintenance services for department properties in a manner which ensures efficient operations and provides a safe atmosphere for facility or program users. Maintain and improve the physical integrity of the Rec Center by providing custodial, maintenance and customer service functions during a flexible work schedule including days, nights, weekends and some holidays. May be assigned to work with heavy equipment and other types of equipment to perform various functions as necessary.

HoursThis position works Friday through Tuesday from 3pm to 11:30pm

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Serve as person responsible for facility during assigned shift, providing customer service assistance and maintaining a welcoming friendly environment.
2. Provide custodial services necessary to keep building clean, safe and in good functioning condition at all times.
3. Responsible for ice resurfacing, ice edging and overall ice quality during scheduled shift.
4. Responsible for monitoring all pool pumps, motors, valves, filtration equipment and water chemistry, making adjustments as necessary.
5. Perform maintenance duties related to the following operations: ice arena, swimming pool, Recreational Outdoor Center (ROC), community rooms and banquet facility room set-ups.
6. Monitor building mechanical, ice refrigeration and pool filtration systems and equipment for safe and efficient operation at all times.
7. Make minor repairs to building components and perform minor construction duties.
8. Perform various maintenance functions for equipment, grounds, natural resources and structures, exercising adequate judgment to ensure completion of tasks as assigned.
9. Operate equipment necessary to perform assigned task in a proficient manner.
10. Regularly and openly communicate with lead worker or supervisor regarding any perceived problems or concerns relating to work sites or job assignments.
11. Provide effective customer service to public and other staff.
12. Perform physical labor or other various maintenance functions in parks and other city properties as assigned.
13. On occasion, will provide work direction to seasonal or temporary employees in a work-site setting.
14. May be required to function as crew lead on short term projects as assigned.
15. Perform other duties and assumes other responsibilities as apparent or assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school degree or equivalent.
• Ability to:
  • Obtain Aquatic Facility Operators (AFO) License and Class “C” Boiler’s License within 6 months of hire.
  • Transport oneself to a variety of locations, climbing stairs and ladders, entering confined spaces, and operating hand and mechanical tools and equipment.
  • Read, follow and understand written policies, procedures, manuals, chemical information, etc. as needed to perform essential job functions.
  • Work effectively with people from all cultures and backgrounds.
  • Independently and safely carry out tasks, duties and responsibilities assigned.
  • Understand and follow safety/OSHA regulations.
  • Physically perform essential functions and requirements of the position.
  • Work in an outdoors and indoor environment year-round, working in extreme temperatures for lengths of time.
  • Work a varied schedule as assigned.

Desired Qualifications

• Two years’ experience in ice arena and pool operation
• Certificates and licensing in various related areas.
• Demonstrated cultural competence and comfort with supporting the city’s strategic objectives for racial equity.
• Experience with the operation of ice resurfacers, ice maintenance equipment, and pool mechanicals.

Invitations to interview will be based upon an assessment of education and experience. Applications must be filled completely for consideration.

This position is eligible for a competitive benefits package.

01

Do you have a high school degree or equivalent?

• Yes
• No

02

Do you have, or can you obtain, an Aquatic Facility Operators (AFO) License and Class “C” Boiler’s License within 6 months of hire?

• Yes
• No

03

Describe any experience with the operation of ice resurfacers, ice maintenance equipment, and pool mechanicals.

Required Question