Facility Supervisor

The Facility Supervisor is responsible for supervising part-time staff and overseeing mechanical operations essential to the ice arena. This position will be responsible for maintaining high standards for the quality of rink ice and ensuring a clean and safe facility for both patrons and staff. The Facility Supervisor will be responsible for hiring, training, and evaluating part-time staff necessary to maintain the operations of the ice arena, including skate guards and supervisors. The Facility Supervisor will report directly to the Ice Arena General Manager.

 

ABOUT US: The Oak Lawn Park District, incorporated in 1944, has a long and proud history of serving the recreational needs of our 56,000 residents with a myriad of recreational programs and services. We operate under the state tax cap as a municipal corporation, meaning we are our own taxing body. Overseen by a Board of five elected officials, the District manages a combination of 34 parks and facilities which cover over 280 acres. In addition, we manage a Special Recreation Cooperative that offers recreational programs and services to individuals with disabilities in 9 municipalities.

*The Oak Lawn Park District is an equal opportunity employer. Equal access to programs, services and employment is available to all persons. Those applicants requiring accommodations to the application and/or interview process should contact a representative of the Personnel Department.

The Oak Lawn Park District is committed to a comprehensive employee benefit program that helps our employees stay healthy, feel secure and maintain a work/life balance. Some of the many benefits we offer include: Medical, Dental and Vision Care; Pension Plan (IMRF); Paid-Time Off (Vacation, Sick-time, Holidays); Employee discounts at park district facilities and for programs- free use of all fitness facilities for employees; Monthly Healthy Living Club Meetings- provide staff an opportunity to try different forms of recreational activities at no cost. Full-time employees are eligible for up to a 5% probationary appraisal based on performance upon the completion of their probationary period.

• High School Diploma or equivalent

• Valid Illinois Driver’s License

• At least two years of supervisor experience preferred

• At least two years of experience driving/maintaining an ice resurface machine preferred

• Must be certified in CPR/1st Aid/AED or willing to become certified

• CIT (Certified Ice Technician), BAR (Basic Arena Refrigeration), and SIRO (Safe Ice Resurfacer Operations) Certifications preferred or willing to become certified

• Knowledge of ice arena facility operations and guidelines

• Prefer knowledge of USA Hockey policies, rules, and procedures

• Computer skills including knowledge of Microsoft Office required

• Basic mechanical & maintenance skills

• Excellent customer service skills

• Must be able to work independently with little or no supervision

IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR
Ice Arena General Manager

• Hire, train, evaluate, and discipline as necessary part time guard and ice resurfacer/supervisor staff

• Schedule part-time staff in accordance with operational needs of facility

• Enter payroll for staff oversee

• Develop necessary trainings for staff and ensure staff is professionally applying best practices

• Attend weekly full-time staff meetings at facility and provide updates/input

• Suggest means of eliminating deficiencies and improving procedures and policies at facility

• Follow all Oak Lawn Park District safety procedures and policies

• Conduct facility inspections to determine security, safety, and maintenance needs

• Establish routine ice maintenance schedule to ensure meeting high standards for quality of rink ice

• Develop routine maintenance schedules for the facility and monitor overall facility upkeep by staff oversee

• Inventory, order, maintain building supplies/first aid supplies

• Assist in preparation of the Ice Arena annual budget

• Monitor budget expenditures related to department

• Track vendor purchases and maintain purchasing card records

• Communicate with compressor contractor as needed

• Maintain ice resurface machine and communicate mechanical needs to district mechanic

• Manage fuel supply chain of propane ice resurface machine with contractor

• Respond to emergency calls, including during hours outside of scheduled workday

• Provide excellent customer service to patrons at all times

• Exhibit leadership qualities to staff oversee and in all actions at the facility

• Works the Oak Lawn Park District’s 4th of July and Halloween event

• If a major event occurs that limits park district operations or forces a park district shut down and restricts employee from performing their normal job duties they may be assigned to duties outside of their job description as warranted by the situation.

• Assist in fulfilling agency’s mission, vision, and strategic plan, including attending any related meetings or performing any related job duties

• Other duties as assigned

• Supervise staff’s completion of maintenance and general cleaning in all public and common areas

• Assist with other Ice Arena Special events as needed

• Attend staff trainings as required

• Observe and enforce the practical safety rules, regulations and procedures established by the safety program

• Attend meetings with other departments in the park district to keep informed of events within the district

• To work alone and unsupervised during extended portions of shifts

• To work longer shifts when designated, if the need arises

• To lift 75lbs pounds or more over 25 yards

• To stand for long periods of time

• To maintain outdoors, including routine landscaping and snow removal as needed

• To set up tables and chairs and other equipment as needed

• To bend and climb as needed

• To work with a variety of cleaning products and chemicals safely

• To work alone on any shift as the occasion arises

• To work very early in the morning or very late at night

• To work a varied schedule as required

• Ability to use good judgment in the absence of supervision

• To have the ability to work with staff and patrons in a relaxed and friendly manner

• Employee works in a changing environment ranging from lobby temperatures to on-ice conditions with colder temperatures and changing humidity levels.

• Employee will be exposed to chemicals and fumes and will need to take action to properly control these while using proper PPE

• Employee must be able to work indoors and outdoors on occasion in weather conditions (heat, cold, wind, and rain)

• Indoor environmental conditions will include lighting and temperature

• Employee must have the ability to follow and give directions- oral and written

• Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing

• Employee must possess time management and organization skills to effectively perform their job

• Employee must have ability to make judgments with respect to confidentiality of information and problem solving

• Employee must use good safety awareness and judgment in all aspects of this position

• Employee must be able to work effectively with management and co-workers

• Employee must be aware of and follow all Park District and Arena policies

• Employee must react well during emergency situations

To apply: Please visit https://olparks.bamboohr.com/careers/107