Rink Attendant (Part-Time)

Full Job Description

The part-time Rink Attendant works with the Schenley Ice Rink Supervisor to maintain a safe environment for patrons to enjoy ice skating and the activities that may be happening in and around the Schenley Ice Rink Building.

Patrols ice and rink areas to assist skaters and prevent accidents and vandalism; maintains and distributes ice skates. The Rink Attendant teaches ice skating lessons and trains staff, as needed.

During the off-season, this individual will check in on the pickleball and roller-skating customers, and hand out roller skates/pickleball paddles and balls when needed.

Patrols the area around the Schenley Oval and tennis courts as needed.

Department: Parks & Recreation

Salary: $16.39 per hour.

Posting Type: Announcement

Union: None, this is a non-union position.

Civil Service Classification: Exempt.

Requirements

General Application Requirements:

You must submit or show proof of all the following at the time of application (unless otherwise indicated below) or your application will be disqualified. Disqualifications based on any of these General Application Requirements are not subject to a Civil Service appeal.

• Applicants must submit a complete application, including education, work experience, a resume (if applicable), and completed supplemental questions.
• Applicants must be City of Pittsburgh residents at the time of application and must remain a resident throughout employment.
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• Applicants must be at least 16 years of age at the time of application.
• Applicants must be 18 years of age or older to operate the Zamboni.
• PA Child Abuse History Certification Clearances are required prior to appointment.
• Applicants must obtain CPR/AED and First Aid Certificates within six (6) months of hire, and maintain throughout employment.

NOTE: The City of Pittsburgh, as a matter of policy, conducts pre-employment and promotional background investigations on all candidates being considered for positions.

The background investigation includes, but is not limited to, criminal background, driver's license, and City of Pittsburgh real estate tax payments.

Candidates may be disqualified from consideration based on the results of their background investigation, as it relates to the job for which the applicant is being considered.

Qualifying Requirements:

Your work experience and education/training will be evaluated to determine if you meet the qualifying eligibility requirements listed below for this position. You will receive notice of your eligibility status.

• WORK EXPERIENCE: None required.
• EDUCATION/TRAINING: None required.
• EQUIVALENCY: None permitted for this position. Therefore, no education/training and/or work experience may be substituted toward the qualifying requirements listed above.

Qualifications

Civil Service Examination(s):
If you meet the qualifying requirements listed above, you will be sent a letter of admission (when applicable) for the following examination(s). You must pass the written and/or performance examination(s) to have your name placed on the official Civil Service eligibility list for this position. Candidates who receive job offers must pass a medical examination (when applicable) prior to start date.

• Written: None required for this position.
• Performance: None required for this position.
• Medical: Required.

Additional Information

• Patrols ice and rink areas to assist skaters, prevent accidents and vandalism, and ensure proper traffic flow and safe skating.
• Maintains and inspects ice for hazardous conditions (e.g., holes in ice, etc.); informs supervisor of hazardous conditions; places barriers around hazards.
• Maintains and distributes ice skates.
• Teaches ice skating lessons and trains staff, as needed.
• Operates the Zamboni to maintain the ice surface as needed (will train).
• Operates cash register/POS system and trains staff, as needed.
• Distributes and collects rental skates; sharpens skates (will train).
• Patrols areas surrounding Schenley Oval and tennis courts.
• Removes litter around the building and on the grounds.
• Patrols the building to prevent vandalism.
• Adheres to the ice maintenance program for maintaining safe ice conditions.
• Shovels snow, sweeps, mops the building, cleans bathrooms, and picks up debris on ice as requested or required.
• Assists with ice rink surface maintenance, cleaning, and power washing, as needed. Rakes and/or leaf blows the leaves, as needed.
• Manually prunes brush and fallen trees.
• Maintains grass and weeds around the ice rink.
• Monitors and assists with banquet hall parties; mops the banquet hall.
• Works evenings, weekends, and holidays. In the off-season, assists with other activities that may occur in and around the ice rink building.
• Performs such other related tasks and duties that are assigned or required.

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