Golf Course/Ice Arena Operator

Position Purpose City of Birmingham (EOE) is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Golf Course/Ice Arena Operator. This dual‑operator role rotates seasonally between the golf course and ice arena. Under the supervision of the Ice Arena Superintendent and/or Golf Grounds Superintendent, the operator will perform ice‑arena maintenance, golf‑course maintenance, and custodial operations. The role requires specialized knowledge of ice arena operations and the ability to exercise independent judgment. Functions And Responsibilities Ice Arena Duties Operates Zamboni and Zamboni edger. Ensures skates are in excellent condition for rental by frequently sharpening the skates with the skate‑sharpening machine. Handles point‑of‑sale register operations and cash handling, including periodic collection of contract payments; prepares and sells concessions, skate rentals, and admission tickets and assigns locker rooms to visitors. Keeps ice‑arena activities moving promptly and starting on time by following and enforcing the schedule. Conducts daily maintenance and cleaning of the ice‑arena, including locker rooms, restrooms, bleachers, and arena glass. Provides customer service to all arena guests and manages crowd control. Acts as the main point of contact for all activities at the ice arena in the absence of the Ice Arena Superintendent. Golf Course Duties Mowing of greens, fairways, tee boxes and rough as well as greens rolling. Raking, edging and weeding of bunkers. Use of hand‑held tools including string trimmers, push mowers and backpack blowers. Course set up including changing hole locations and moving tee markers. Filling divots, seeding and laying sod. Trimming of trees/spiders and mulching. Performs routine upkeep and equipment maintenance. Performs mowing, pruning and other landscaping duties. Basic irrigation knowledge. Operates a variety of grounds equipment including mowers, trimming equipment, sprayers. General Duties Guarantee the facilities are clean by conducting frequent custodial work utilizing the various cleaning equipment. Light mechanical and building duties. Additional responsibilities as assigned. Necessary Skills Customer service. Time management. Independent decision making. Light building maintenance. The ability to operate small equipment. Education and Experience Requirements Possession of a high school diploma or equivalent. At least 1–3 years of ice‑arena background preferred. Valid driver\'s license with satisfactory driving record. A combination of relevant work and education experience will be considered. Physical and Environmental Requirements Must be able to lift over 60 lbs. Must be able to stand for long periods of time. Must be able to work in hot, cold, and adverse weather conditions. Must be able to operate heavy and small machinery. Must be able to work a varying schedule which includes weekends and nights. Total Rewards Vacation, sick, personal, and holiday time. Medical, dental, and vision insurance. Short‑term, long‑term, life and AD&D insurance. 401(a), RHS, and optional 457. Uniform allowance. Equipment City‑provided keys. City‑provided tools. Salary: $24.73 – $30.28 per hour