Maintenance - Ice Facilities

Maintenance 1 – Ice Facilities

Location: Carlson Ice Arena
Reports To: Maintenance & Building Supervisor
Wage: $17/hour
Status: Seasonal

Position Overview: Responsible for maintaining the ice, building, and grounds, ensuring cleanliness and safety through routine cleaning, preventative maintenance, and minor repairs.

• Maintain ice, building, and grounds, ensuring cleanliness and safety.
• Perform minor equipment and structural repairs for routine preventive maintenance.
• Monitor and conduct frequent routine safety checks on buildings, grounds, and equipment; file safety reports as required.
• Operate Zamboni machine to resurface ice and other equipment, including small hand tools.
• Sharpen patron and rental skates as needed.
• Perform routine cleaning of building, rooms, floors, windows, restrooms, carpets, trash removal, grounds, sidewalks, and trash pick-up.
• Conduct the interior and exterior maintenance and upkeep of Sapora Playworld structure.
• Ensure all work is conducted safely and timely, adhering to standards of cleanliness and effective equipment utilization.
• Treat public complaints or concerns with utmost attention, providing quality customer service to all patrons, guests, and other District employees.
• Become thoroughly familiar with the Safety Manual contents and maintain a working knowledge of all general and departmental‑specific safety rules.
• Immediately report all accidents and unsafe conditions to the supervisor.
• Utilize the Rockford Park District’s HRIS system for all HR and payroll‑related requirements and to accurately clock in and out for all shifts.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• High School Diploma or G.E.D. equivalent.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Experience with ice facilities or related janitorial maintenance equipment preferred.
• Must be able to fit and crawl within the structure of Sapora Playworld.
• Sapora Playworld Harness Training (offered once hired).
• Position may require working up to 25 hours per week; hours vary between weekdays, weekends, nights, and holidays.
• Must be a team player.
• Ability to work with the public in a courteous manner.
• Must have good and proven communication skills.
• CPR, AED, and First Aid Training (can be obtained through the Rockford Park District).

• Exerting in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally.
• Exerting in excess of 50 pounds of force frequently.
• Exerting in excess of 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
• Must be able to perform moderately physically intensive tasks, potentially including climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, lifting, grasping, etc.

• Use of ladders, skate sharpener and other machinery.
• Ability to work under stressful conditions, and problem solve.
• Potential exposure to hazardous materials.
• This is a physically active position that involves stamina.

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging Statement: The Rockford Park District is committed and accountable to being a place where everyone is invited and belongs, as demonstrated by being an inviting, equitable, and inclusive environment, respectful of all people, embracing diversity, creating accessibility and valuing all team members, partners and community members for their unique experiences and backgrounds.

Summary: Responsible for maintaining the ice, building, and grounds, ensuring cleanliness and safety through routine cleaning, preventative maintenance, and minor repairs.