Ice Skating Rink Jobs in Pennsylvania (NOW HIRING)

Salary: See Position Description
Location : Pittsburgh, PA
Job Type: CS Exempt, Part Time
Job Number: 26-RKAW-01
Department: Parks & Recreation
Opening Date: 04/17/2026
Closing Date: Continuous
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit: 01
POSITION SUMMARY
The part-time Rink Attendant works with the Schenley Ice Rink Supervisor to maintain a safe environment for patrons to enjoy ice skating and the activities that may be happening in and around the Schenley Ice Rink Building. Patrols ice and rink areas to assist skaters and prevent accidents and vandalism; maintains and distributes ice skates. The Rink Attendant teaches ice skating lessons and train staff, as needed. During the off-season, this individual checks in on the pickleball and roller-skating customers, and hands out roller skates/pickleball paddles and balls when needed. Patrols the area around the Schenley Oval and tennis courts as needed.
Department: Parks & Recreation
Salary: $16.88 per hour.
$24.39 per hour Zamboni Operation
Posting Type: Announcement
Union: None, this is a non-union position.
Civil Service Classification: Exempt.
REQUIREMENTS
General Application Requirements:
You must submit or show proof of all the following at the time of application (unless otherwise indicated below) or your application will be disqualified. Disqualifications based on any of these General Application Requirements are not subject to a Civil Service appeal.

• Applicants must submit a complete application, including education, work experience, a resume (if applicable), and completed supplemental questions.
• Applicants must be City of Pittsburgh residents at the time of application and must remain a resident throughout employment.
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• Applicants must be at least 16 years of age at the time of submitting application.
• Applicants must be 18 years of age or older to operate the Zamboni.
• PA Child Abuse History Certification Clearances are required prior to appointment.
• Applicants must obtain CPR/AED and First Aid Certificates within six (6) months of hire date and maintain through employment.

NOTE: The City of Pittsburgh, as a matter of policy, conducts pre-employment and promotional background investigations on all candidates being considered for positions. The background investigation includes, but is not limited to, criminal background, driver's license, and City of Pittsburgh real estate tax payments. Candidates may be disqualified from consideration based on the results of their background investigation, as it relates to the job for which the applicant is being considered.
Qualifying Requirements:
Your City of Pittsburgh application will be reviewed and your work experience and education/training will be evaluated to determine if you meet the qualifying eligibility requirements listed below for this position. You will be sent an eligibility letter regarding your eligible/ineligible status.

• WORK EXPERIENCE: None required.
• EDUCATION/TRAINING: None required.
• EQUIVALENCY: None permitted for this position. Therefore, no education/training and/or work experience may be substituted toward the qualifying requirements listed above.

CIVIL SERVICE EXAMINATIONS
Civil Service Examination(s):
If you meet the qualifying requirements listed above, you will be sent a letter of admission (when applicable) for the following examination(s). You must pass the written and/or performance examination(s) in order to have your name placed on the official Civil Service eligibility list for this position. Candidates who receive job offers must pass a medical examination (when applicable) prior to start date.

• Written: None required for this position.
• Performance: None required for this position.
• Medical: Required.

POSITION DUTIES

• Patrols ice and rink areas to assist skaters, prevent accidents and vandalism, and ensure proper traffic flow and safe skating.
• Maintains and inspects ice for hazardous conditions (e.g., holes in ice, etc.); informs supervisor of hazardous conditions; places barriers around hazards.
• Maintains and distributes ice skates.
• Teaches ice skating lessons and trains staff, as needed.
• Operates the Zamboni to maintain ice surface as needed (will train).
• Operates cash register/POS system and trains staff, as needed.
• Distributes and collects rental skates; sharpens skates (will train).
• Patrols areas surrounding Schenley Oval and tennis courts.
• Removes litter around building and on the grounds.
• Patrols building to prevent vandalism.
• Adheres to the ice maintenance program for maintaining safe ice conditions.
• Shovels snow, sweeps, mops building, cleans bathrooms and picks up debris on ice as requested or required.
• Assists with the maintenance of the ice rink surface cleaning and power washing, as needed. Rakes and/or leaf blows the leaves, as needed.
• Manually prunes brush and fallen trees.
• Maintains grass and weeds around the ice rink.
• Monitors and assists with banquet hall parties; mops the banquet hall.
• Works evenings, weekends and holidays. In the off season, this position will assist with other activities that may occur in and around the ice rink building.
• Performs such other related tasks and duties that are assigned or required.

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Full-time City employees receive a comprehensive benefit package including:

• Health, Dental and Vision Benefits
• Pension
• Voluntary Deferred Compensation Plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Vacation
• Personal Days

(Benefits may be modified based on collective bargaining unit terms.)
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Are you at least sixteen (16) years of age?

• Yes
• No

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Are you a current City of Pittsburgh resident - meaning that you live inside and pay taxes to the City of Pittsburgh?If you are not a current City of Pittsburgh resident do not apply for this position, as your application will be disqualified.

• Yes
• No

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Did you read and understand that you must obtain CPR, AED and First Aid Certificates within six (6) months of date of hire and maintain throughout employment?

• Yes
• No

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Did you read and understand that you must obtain PA Child Abuse History Certification Clearances prior to appointment, and you must maintain the clearances throughout employment as a condition of employment?

• Yes
• No

Required Question