Arena and Aquatics Operations Assistant

Arena and Aquatics Operations Assistant

Salary

$26.78 - $34.72 Hourly

Location

Eagan Civic Arena

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

09182026.1

Department

Parks and Recreation

Division

Civic Arena

Opening Date

09/18/2026

Closing Date

10/4/2026 11:59 PM Central

FLSA

Non-Exempt

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Job Description

Arena and Aquatics Operations Assistant

Pay: $26.777 - 34.719 per hour, DOQ

Full-Time, Non-Exempt, Benefit Eligible

Join Team Eagan!

Join our team and play a hands-on role in keeping the Civic Arena and Aquatic Facilities safe, clean, and operating at their best year-round. This 40-hour-per-week, benefit eligible position offers a variety of work-from ice resurfacing and pool maintenance to assisting with operational and mechanical repairs, facility upkeep, and directing seasonal staff.

If you have a "fix-it" mentality, enjoy hands-on maintenance, like working with people, and thrive in a job where no two days are exactly alike, we'd love to have you on our team!

Work Hours:

Scheduled hours include nights and weekends with some changes due to seasonal demands and needs.

Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications of the position will be invited to participate in a pre-recorded video interview.

Essential Position Functions

• Operates electric ice resurface equipment and maintains ice surface and ice equipment.
• Provide customer service to guests while on duty.
• Responsible in assisting the installation and removal of ice sheets and indoor turf at the Civic Arena.
• Responsible for assisting in the custodial functions of the Aquatic Facility and Civic Arena including locker rooms, restrooms, mechanical rooms, and grounds.
• Provides light duty repair or upkeep of doors, plumbing fixtures, and maintenance equipment.
• Provides work direction to seasonal Civic Arena and Aquatic facility staff.
• Assist with Civic Arena building and equipment repairs on refrigeration, desiccant dehumidifier, gas furnaces, hot water heaters, and all pumps.
• Provides work training to part-time Arena and pool employees - including ice resurfacer drivers and maintenance staff.
• Contributes to an effective work climate for employee motivation and productivity through positive reinforcement, recognition, team building, and job enrichment.
• Operates and maintain equipment washing and drying machines.
• Keeps Supervisors informed of daily work accomplishments, problems, new developments, and status of operations.
• Requisitions supplies, materials, and services for the Civic Arena and Aquatic Facilities operations.
• Assists with developing and implementing the preventative maintenance program for pool equipment, water play features, buildings, and pool surfaces for the Aquatic Facility; performs repairs as appropriate.
• Assist with startup and season end closing of the Aquatic Facility equipment.
• Performs maintenance on the Aquatic Facility filtration pumps, motors, and chemical systems to ensure proper operation and water quality of the pools. Maintain proper pool chemistry to ensure Ph. and chlorine levels are kept at Minnesota state standards.
• Assist with developing and maintaining facility work plans to prioritize short-term and long-term maintenance projects based on available resources.
• Performs other functions as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Valid driver's license.
• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Demonstrated ability to work with mechanical functions.
• 1 year of experience in building repair and maintenance.

Things that may help you be successful in this role

• Certificate in HVAC.
• Experience in swimming pool filtration equipment, chemical systems, and pump systems functions.
• Two years of experience in arena and pool maintenance.
• Certified pool operator and/or aquatic facilities operator.
• Class "C" Boilers license

Other Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of:

• Maintain a commercial facility setting or local government facility.
• Proven customer service which includes communications, awareness of needs and product knowledge.
• Operation of various pumps, motors, HVAC, Geothermal and cleaning systems and procedures.
• Minnesota OSHA requirements.

Skills in:

• Working effectively with the public and fellow employees.
• General maintenance including plumbing, doors and hardware, cleaning equipment, and minor repairs.
• Repairing and maintaining water slides.

Ability to:

• Work independently on maintenance projects and repairs.
• Work with mechanical functions.

Supervision

Indirect Supervision: Provide work directions to seasonal and part-time employees.

Physical Requirements

• The employee is occasionally required to climb a ladder, operate a lift, use small hand tools, and operate a vehicle with multiple hand and feet operations.
• Specific vision abilities required include close, distance, and peripheral vision
• Ability to lift and/or carry up to 75 pounds.
• Operate and work with personal lifts up to 45 feet high. Working with various cleaning and snow removal chemicals.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Working Conditions

• Civic Arena - 60% Aquatic Facility - 40%
• Indoor & outdoor working conditions in which temperatures could reach 100 degrees F with high humidity in the summer, and - 30 degrees F in the winter. This position could be required to work outdoors in rain, snow, sleet and high winds.
• This position will have established work hours based on the seasonal work priorities, including evenings, Saturdays, and Sundays at different times of the calendar year.
• This is a 40 hour per week position, overtime eligible.

Located in the Twin Cities metro area, Eagan is home to about 68,000 people. The City operates under a Council-Administrator form of government, employing over 300 regular full-time employees, and up to 400 seasonal and part-time employees. Regarded as a great place to live, work and play, the City of Eagan prides itself on exceptional customer service and employs a stable workforce with experienced and professional staff. Areas of employment include finance, engineering, law enforcement, fire safety, parks and recreation, forestry, public works and utilities, community development, sports and fitness, arts and preschool education, etc. Visit our website to learn more at cityofeagan.com.

The City of Eagan is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Why choose the City of Eagan?

We love to work hard and play hard! We have supportive leadership and a known culture of teamwork. Current employees have said they like working for #TeamEagan because of the strong connection to the Community, great benefits, access to nature, and it's a place that being respectful is the norm - people are just nice!

What are the benefit offerings?

For detailed plan information please visit our Benefits Website at https://c2mb.ajg.com/cityofeagan/home/.

Benefits

• Medical - Blue Cross Blue Shield of MN
• Dental - Health Partners
• Basic Life, AD&D, Long-Term Disability
• Voluntarily Life Insurance
• Accident Insurance
• Vision
• Legal Services
• Flexible Spending (medical and dependent care)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Discount programs

Retirement and Medical Savings Options

• Retirement Investment opportunities through MissionSquare Retirement and Minnesota State Retirement System
• PERA Pension
• Health Care Savings Plan (HCSP)

Leave accruals

• Vacation accrues at a rate that equates to 3-weeks per year, with opportunities to accrue more after 10 years of employment
• Opportunities to purchase up to 40 hours of vacation, earn PTO for wellness incentives, convert sick time to vacation, volunteer hours, etc.
• Sick and safe leave will be accrued on a per pay period basis at the rate of one working day each calendar month

If you have additional questions, please contact Human Resources at hrjobs@eaganmn.gov.

01

Do you have a valid driver's license?

• Yes
• No

02

Do you possess a high school diploma or equivalent (G.E.D.)?

• Yes
• No

03

Are you 18 years of age or older?

• Yes
• No

04

Please list all degrees and/or certifications received that may be relevant to this position. Examples may include certificate in HVAC, Certified Pool Operator, Aquatic Facilities Operator, etc. (NA for none).

05

How many years of experience do you have in building, facility, or equipment maintenance and repair?

• Less than 1 year
• 1-2 years
• 3-5 years
• More than 5 years

06

Briefly describe your experience performing general building maintenance and repairs. Please include any experience with plumbing, doors/hardware, cleaning equipment, mechanical equipment, or other minor repairs. (NA for none).

07

Do you have hands-on experience working with mechanical systems, machinery, or tools. This includes operating, maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing.

• Yes
• No

08

Do you have experience maintaining or operating swimming pool or aquatic facility equipment?

• Yes
• No

09

If yes, please describe your experience with filtration systems, pumps, motors, chemical systems, water features, or pool maintenance. (NA for none).

10

Do you have experience working in custodial or janitorial jobs?

• Yes
• No

11

Describe your custodial and/or janitorial experience. (NA for none).

12

Do you have working knowledge of Minnesota OSHA rules and the safety precautions needed to do this job safely?

• Yes
• No

13

Do you have customer service experience or experience working with the public?

• Yes
• No

14

Are you able to perform all assigned tasks of this position under the physical requirements and work conditions as described in the job description?

• Yes
• No

15

Scheduled hours are nights and weekends with some changes due to seasonal job demands and needs. Are you able to work this type of schedule?

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer City of Eagan

Address 3830 Pilot Knob Rd

Eagan, Minnesota, 55122

Phone 651-675-5000

Website https://www.cityofeagan.com