Job Description

Summary of Position

Responsible for operating, maintaining, and managing Augsburg Athletic Facilities for intercollegiate contests and special events. Maintenance and monitoring of ice rink and ice arena mechanical equipment. Duties include a variety of general maintenance and general custodial tasks.

Primary Responsibilities

• Consistently maintain the highest quality ice surface possible with the equipment provided.
• Maintain proper working condition of and required records for mechanical equipment, including ice resurfacing equipment, air handling systems, de-humidification systems, and refrigeration equipment.
• Ensure appropriate facility set-up, breakdown and game management for intercollegiate contests and special events held in Augsburg Athletic Facilities; includes some cash responsibility.
• Manage Athletic Facilities operations on evenings/weekends; maintain an optimum level of cleanliness throughout the facility, including arena seating, locker rooms, and other portions of the building.
• Enforce arena rules and polices, respond to first aid needs, notify and support campus security, as needed, to enforce campus regulations and provide emergency response.
• Communicate with Facilities Manager regarding concerns with safety, liability, and maintenance needs.
• Other duties as apparent or assigned by supervisor(s).

Work Environment and Physical Demands

• Typical environment is an athletic facility.
• Exposure to temperature extremes: going from ice arena to gym.
• Exposure to noise level extremes: compressor room, ice rink.
• Exposure to lighting extremes: 1000-watt lights.
• Exposure to dampness, cold, odor.
• Long or irregular hours: 7-day operation, year-round.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• High school education or GED equivalent.
• Minimum of one (1) year experience in ice arena operations.
• Valid driver’s license.

Preferred Qualifications

• CPR and first aid certifications.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Knowledge of the pertinent ice arena equipment operations and maintenance, including the ability to operate and maintain ice resurfacing equipment.
• Understanding of air quality standards and requirements.
• Ability to handle public inquiries and questions in a professional manner.
• Ability to work effectively and collaboratively in a diverse work environment.

Additional Information

Benefits at Augsburg

Augsburg University offers a competitive and comprehensive total rewards program including:

• Medical, dental and vision coverage

• A generous 403(b) matching program with an employer contributions of up to 8% upon eligibility

• Up to 100% tuition remission for employees, spouses and dependents, and participation in the Tuition Exchange program with colleges and universities throughout the US

• Generous paid time-off, including 14 paid holidays, 12 sick days, 2 community service days, and vacation of up to 22 days per year immediately upon hire

• Employer-paid STD, LTD and life insurance

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for all employees

Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Statement

Augsburg is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of gender, sexual orientation, marital status, gender identity, race, age, disability, religion, national origin, color, or any other protected class.

Augsburg University is committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all applicants and employees regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, national origin, familial status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status or public assistance status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

If you need a reasonable accommodation to complete our application process, please contact our Human Resources Department at phone number: 612-330-1058 or email: hr@augsburg.edu.