Ice Resurface Driver (Zamboni Driver)

Established in 1883, the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board (MPRB) oversees a renowned urban park system spanning 6,809 acres of parkland and water. Featured among its 180 park properties are 55 miles of parkways, 102 miles of Grand Rounds biking and walking paths, 22 lakes, 12 formal gardens, 7 golf courses and 49 recreation centers. The MPRB is proud to provide services, programs and activities that meet the park and recreation needs of diverse communities and ensure race equity, gender inclusion and universal access. Altogether, MPRB properties receive about 26 million visitors annually, and employs approximately 617 full-time and 1,400 part-time and seasonal employees.

Park it here for an exciting career by joining the #1 urban park system in the United States as recognized by the Trust for Public Land in 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, and 2020.

SUMMARY:

This position is responsible for maintaining a quality ice surface through scheduled resurfacing and other assigned ice maintenance that is consistent with MPRB mission, values, goals, and comprehensive plan. This work is accomplished in ensuring that the needs and interests of diverse communities are met while exhibiting cultural proficiency in meeting the needs and interest of underserved and under-represented communities.

Scheduled hours are primarily nights and weekends, including holidays

• Responsible for ice resurfacing, ice edging and overall ice quality.
• Perform various general maintenance functions for equipment, grounds as directed, exercising adequate judgment to ensure completion of tasks as assigned.
• Assist in maintaining, cleaning and safety checking all rinks, locker rooms, bleachers, and areas surrounding as needed.
• Monitor all activities at the arenas to ensure the safety of the public and other staff.
• Monitor all refrigeration equipment, keep necessary records and log books on equipment, and inform the Ice Arena Manager if systems or equipment is malfunctioning.
• Assist MPRB in identifying and addressing the park and recreation needs of underserved and under-represented communities.

Need to Have:

• High School degree or equivalent (GED).
• Experience operating ice resurfacing equipment: six (6) months.
• Valid Driver's License.

• Experience with Ice Edger Equipment.
• Experience sharpening skates.
• Mechanical aptitude and experience in using large equipment.

• Knowledge of applicable work hazards and safety precautions.
• Knowledge and understanding of best practices with ice surfacing equipment operation and ice edging.
• Knowledge of hand and mechanical tools and equipment.
• Outstanding customer service principles, practices and standards for a diverse customer base.
• Be able to work a varying schedule. Scheduled hours are primarily nights and weekends, including holidays.

FLSA Status: Non-exempt

Union Status: Non-represented

Job Information Session: A 30 minute Job Information Session will be held on Thursday, March 9, 2023 at 1:00PM CST via telephone conference call. This is your opportunity to ask questions about the position and to gain a better understanding of the civil service application process. Interested parties are encouraged to attend. Please join us via phone conference at (612) 230-6594.

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Selection Process:

To apply for this full-time civil service position, applicants must complete an online application with supplemental questions at . Late applications will be rejected.

What steps the selection process involves:

• We review your minimum qualifications.
• We rate your training and experience based on application materials and supplemental questions (30%).
• We conduct a structured panel interview (oral exam) (70%).
• We calculate your civil service score based on the above components and place you on the eligible list if all testing components are passed (passing score for each component and as an overall score is 70.00 or above). Eligible list will expire in three (3) months.
• We refer the top finalists to the hiring manager for an interview.
• References, including verification of employment, past performance and discipline may be considered.
• We conduct a background check. Upon receiving a conditional offer of employment, the applicant will be asked to sign an informed consent allowing the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board to obtain their criminal history in connection with the positions sought. View the MPRB Background Check Policy at

• Upon receiving a conditional offer of employment, applicants will also need to successfully pass a pre-employment physical examination paid for by the MPRB.

Please note that HR reserves the right to limit the number of people invited to successive testing events.

The MPRB is a tobacco-free workplace and park system.