Facility Operations

Job Title: Facility Operator

Join the Civic Arena Staff as a Facility Operator! Step into a rewarding role as a Facility Operator at the Civic Arena, where your contributions will help create memorable experiences for our community! In this upbeat position, you'll be responsible for maintaining the arena's security, cleanliness, and equipment, all while gaining valuable skills in ice operations. If you thrive in a collaborative environment and are eager to make a difference, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

This position requires indoor and outdoor work, under all types of weather conditions.

Scheduled shifts include evenings and weekends; up to 24 hours per week.

Position open until filled.

Essential Position Functions

• Responsible for maintaining order in the Civic Arena
• Responsible for prevention of damage to the building and equipment, such as light fixtures, doors, windows, vending machines, pay phones
• Responsible for checking on the ice making machinery and taking log readings at the appropriate times
• Drive the resurfacer during the scheduled ice making times
• In charge of cleanliness of the Civic Arena during assigned shift and at the end of night
• Assist concession stand worker in any possible way such as getting supplies, extra change and repair of machinery
• Provide cleaning and building supplies request forms to supervisor
• Pick up trash outside the building and grounds
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Valid driver's license

Things That May Help You Be Successful In This Role

• Previous experience and knowledge of mechanical equipment and repairs
• Previous experience sharpening skates
• Two years' experience driving a resurfacer

Working conditions and expectations include:

• While performing the duties of the job, the employee is regularly required to stand, talk, hear and write
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distant vision and peripheral vision
• Frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
• The employee may occasionally climb a ladder, operate a lift, and operate a vehicle with multiple hand and foot operations
• Must have the ability to walk on the ice surface
• Must be able to perform all essential position functions under the working conditions as described
• Must be self-motivated and a hard-working individual

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 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

The City of Eagan is an Equal Opportunity Employer.