POSITION DESCRIPTION

Crew Chief

Recreation Center

The City of Rochester is currently inviting applications forthe position of Crew Chief at the Recreation Center.

The City of Rochester, Minnesota (pop. 123,000 ) Parks and Recreation Department provides a variety of leisure time opportunities for people to enjoy and manages more than 5000 acres of park land and open space including over 140 individual parks and 85 miles of paved trails.

Providing traditional, innovative, and affordable quality services (activities, programs, and facilities) for Rochester's citizens and visitors.

Nature of Work This position is responsible for providing work direction to staff completing custodial and building maintenance duties at the Recreation Center.

Additionally they are responsible for operating an ice resurfacing machine, operating snow removal equipment, general custodial duties, building maintenance, minor maintenance and repair of equipment, set-up and tear down of rooms, and performing other related duties as required.

This position is also responsible for overseeing patron use of the facility while providing excellent customer service and maintaining a clean, safe facility.

Most work is performed independently under the general supervision of the Recreation Center Manager.

Distinguishing Characteristics

This position serves in a lead role for custodial and building maintenance-related activities by assisting with : orientation / training, coordinating work schedules, and providing work direction to other custodial staff and limited appointment / seasonal / temporary workers.

Work Schedule

This position will work Tuesday through Saturday, from 3 : 30 pm to midnight. However, the days and hours may vary seasonally.

Pay Starting salary $29.39 an hour with advancement to $37.56.

Applications will be accepted until the opening is filled with application review beginning on April 23, 2024.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The work below is representative of the scope of work performed within this job classification. Individual job duties will vary based on work assignment.

• Provide work direction and supervision for others in the Recreation Center
• Assign and direct daily work schedules of the assigned permanent and seasonal crews including assignments during storm and / or emergency situations.
• Coordinate daily custodial and maintenance activities with the Recreation Center Manager to ensure smooth facility operations with minimum disruption to users.
• Determine daily work procedures, prioritizes work tasks, plan work schedules, provide work direction to Custodians and limited appointment / seasonal / temporary workers.
• Coordinate Evening and Weekend Activities at the Recreation Center
• Assist staff with custodial and maintenance activities, improve work methods to accomplish assigned tasks.
• Monitor cleanliness of facilities during events and perform custodial duties as needed.
• Train and verify the safe operation of tools and equipment for all staff at the Recreation Center
• Perform general custodial duties, building maintenance, and minor maintenance and repair of equipment.
• Sweep floors, corridors, halls, and stairways; clean restrooms, meeting rooms and offices; clean drinking fountains; empty trash receptacles;

clean risers and seats; chairs and other furniture; vacuum and shampoo carpeting and rugs.

• Wash and clean windows, remove rubbish and waste paper from building and grounds.
• Restock rest rooms with appropriate supplies, monitor inventory and assist in ordering supplies.
• Operate and use a variety of equipment and tools in performing custodial duties including ice resurfacing machine, ice edger, scrubber, buffer, lift, vacuum, blowers, carpet cleaner, and hand tools.
• Perform minor maintenance on a variety of objects including repair of locks, painting, replacement of electrical or plumbing fixtures, changing of light bulbs, and upkeep of building equipment
• Operate plow truck, shovel snow, sweep sidewalks, and perform other maintenance of building grounds.
• Ensure that equipment such as pumps, heating and cooling units and ventilation equipment are maintained and functioning.
• Prepare facilities for scheduled events and interact with participants and guests
• Interact with program participants and guests and provide information on facilities and programs in a manner that will assure the highest possible level of guest service.
• Prepare rooms; arrange tables, chairs and podiums for various events.
• Load and unload equipment.
• Set-up and strike bleachers; remove portable seating and reinstall seating.
• Install and paint ice rinks.
• Assist in opening and securing facility as it relates to scheduled activities.
• ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience

Graduation from a two-year building utilities / maintenance program, or equivalent educational program and at least four years of full-time employment experience performing janitorial, custodial and / or building maintenance duties associated with a public assembly facility, with at least two years of experience in directing, planning, and scheduling assignments.

an equivalent combination of education and public assembly facility experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job.

Licenses and Certifications

Valid driver's license.

Special" Boilers License for the operation of low pressure boilers within one year of hire as a condition of continued employment.

Certified Pool Operator (CPO) within one year of hire as a condition of continued employment.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

STAR, certification in ice rink painting and equipment operations or related experience.

Custodial or building maintenance responsibilities resulting in the knowledge of the operation, maintenance of HVAC; plumbing, and electrical systems;

automated energy management monitoring and control programs (Andover). Prior experience with heating, cooling, absorption chillers, and other building systems preferred.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of : equipment operations and maintenance techniques; building cleaning practices, supplies, and equipment; basic building maintenance practices.

Skill in : providing work direction to others; the use of tools and materials commonly used in building cleaning, maintenance and repair activities and minor construction projects.

Ability to : perform minor maintenance tasks in the field of carpentry, painting, plumbing and electricity; deal tactfully with the general public;

understand and effectively carry out oral and written assignments.

PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL CRITERIA

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the following represents the physical and environmental demands for this position.

The employee must be able to perform the essential functions with or without accommodation.

In consideration of the overall amount of physical effort required to perform this position, the work is best described as Heavy Work : Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and / or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and / or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Physical demands that may be required continuously (2 / 3 or more of the time), frequently (1 / 3 to 2 / 3 of the time), and occasionally (up to 1 / 3 of the time) are noted below :

Continuous demands : standing, walking

Frequent demands : standing, lifting, pulling / pushing

Occasional demands : climbing, bending, twisting, kneeling, crouching

Sensory requirements necessary in the performance of the essential functions of this position include : sight, hearing and touch

Last updated : 2024-04-09