Salt Lake County…A career with a purpose in the community you love!

Salt Lake County invites you to explore our exciting career opportunities. We seek highly enthusiastic individuals to enrich our County with your experience and talent. If you enjoy working in a team environment that is committed to changing the lives of its community, please keep reading.

What it is like to work here:

At Salt Lake County our culture is woven into all aspects of our work and our employees’ lives, from the way we treat each other to the way we support the community.  To promote and foster a fun and healthy work environment, we appreciate employees through great benefits, a healthy work life balance and room to grow and develop.

Surround yourself with:

Peers who are motivated to make a difference in the lives of those we serve. We serve Salt Lake County and envision a safe and beautiful place for all to live to work and have fun. Salt Lake County is about connecting people and championing our community.  Community is more than a place…. It’s our heart and service that bring us together.

We encourage a work life balance:

Working for Salt Lake County is more than just a paycheck.  A career with Salt Lake County includes several benefits and perks.  We support our employees with 12 Holidays, up to 24 vacation days, 12 sick days and one personal day every year. 

Additional Benefits include:

• Retirement options for hybrid pension/401(k) or 401(k) only with 10% contribution

• Medical coverage including a 100% county paid premium option-Dental and Vision coverage including coverage for adult designees
• Health Savings account with a county contribution up to $1200/year, Flexible Spending Account
• 100% county-paid Long-Term Disability and Short-Term Disability option
• Plus: Onsite medical clinic, hospital insurance, pet insurance auto and home insurance and discounts at County facilities.

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Background Check Information

Due to the nature of this position, the successful applicant must pass a required background check through fingerprinting and enrollment in the continuous RAP Back (Record of Arrest and Prosecution Back) program in accordance with current County Human Resources policy requirements.

JOB SUMMARY

Manages and performs all building operations, safety and maintenance functions, and repair of ice and aquatic facilities.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Possession of a valid Utah Drivers License at the time of hire.

Four (4) years of closely related experience; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Attainment of the following certifications within six (6) months of start date:

First-aid, CPR, and AED certification.

Certified Ice Technician (CIT) or equivalent (for ice facilities).

Aquatics Facility Operator (AFO) or Certified Pool Operator (CPO) (for aquatic facilities).

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Establishes and implements an inspection, repair, and maintenance program to ensure equipment, systems, and fixtures are functional and safe.
• Develops and implements standard operating procedures for the installation and removal of ice skating sheets. Maintains the ice sheets’ thickness, level, and surface quality.
• Hires, trains, develops, supervises, terminates, and evaluates merit and seasonal employees.
• Recognizes facility safety hazards, reports unsafe or potentially hazardous conditions, and takes appropriate action.
• Implements, monitors, and inventories control system for tools, replacement parts, and facility supplies.
• Ensures the storage and proper handling of all related chemicals and supplies.
• Plans, organizes, and implements a facility Emergency Ammonia Response Plan (EARP).
• Inspects and monitors facility security systems, including fire, ammonia, and security sensors, exterior/interior locks, building keys, and security codes.
• Monitors dressing room areas for cleanliness, damages, safety, and security issues. Assists custodial staff as needed.
• Operates and maintains skate sharpening equipment.
• Assists in preparing the annual budget for building operations, repair, and maintenance needs.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSA)

Knowledge of:

• Operation of specialized equipment common to the ice rink industry such as an Ice Resurfacer
(Zamboni) and Ice Edger
• Methods, materials, and equipment necessary to perform routine maintenance and repairs
• Potential hazards associated with ice rink and pool maintenance
• Preventative maintenance techniques
• Federal, State, and Local safety regulations
• Basic first-aid methods and procedures

Skills and Abilities to:

• Perform routine preventative maintenance on equipment and accessories
• Operate and utilize specialized tools, motorized and powered equipment, and materials related to
this position
• Demonstrate a strong mechanical aptitude
• Safely train and supervise employees on a variety of equipment relative to ice sheet
maintenance
• Read, understand, and follow safety rules and regulations
• Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
• Follow verbal and written procedures and instructions
• Work independently
• Establish and maintain professional and effective work relationships with co-workers, customers,
and vendors

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

This position requires physical labor (approximately 50% of the time); lifting, pushing, pulling,
kneeling, bending, standing, climbing ladders, and carrying objects up to 50 lbs and occasionally
up to 100 lbs (with assistance).
This position requires frequent work on ice surface demanding the need to negotiate unsafe and
slippery conditions.
This position requires working with various chemicals, which must be handled safely and in
accordance to Federal, State, and Local regulations.
Occasional exposure to outside elements.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING THIS POSITION

May be required to work holidays, nights, and weekends as needed.

This Building Operations Manager position requires ice maintenance that would include edging, blade changing, Zamboni maintenance, ice and rink board maintenance.