Maintenance Technician - Aquatics & Arena

Overview

Maintenance Technician - Aquatics & Arena
Pay: $28.38 - $36.80 per hour, DOQ. Full-Time, Non-Exempt, Benefit Eligible, Non-Union Position.

Location:

Eagan Civic Arena. Job Number: . Department:
Parks and Recreation;
Division:
Civic Arena. Opening Date: 01/09/2026. FLSA:
Non-Exempt.

The City of Eagan is seeking a Maintenance Technician for our Aquatics & Arena facilities. This role involves keeping spaces clean, safe, and welcoming for everyone, using equipment for cleaning and maintenance at the Civic Arena and Cascade Bay Waterpark.

Final date to receive applications:
Open until filled.

• Develops and implements the preventative maintenance program for pool equipment, water play features, buildings, and pool surfaces for the Aquatic Facility; performs repairs as appropriate.
• Responsible for 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. Maintains proper pool chemistry to ensure pH and chlorine levels meet Minnesota state standards.
• Responsible for 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 Aquatic Facility and Civic Arena maintenance staff.
• Performs Civic Arena building and equipment repairs on refrigeration, desiccant dehumidifier, hot water heaters, and all pumps.
• Operates an electric ice resurfacer and maintains ice surface and ice equipment.
• Assists in janitorial functions at the civic arena and aquatic facility.
• Involved in installation and removal of ice sheets and indoor turf at the Civic Arena.
• Provides work training and direction to part-time Arena and pool employees – including ice resurfacer drivers and maintenance staff.
• Contributes to an effective work climate through positive reinforcement, recognition, teamwork, and job enrichment.
• Operates and maintains equipment washing machines, skate sharpeners, and cleaning equipment.
• Keeps Supervisors informed of daily work accomplishments, problems, new developments, and status of operations.
• Requisition s supplies, materials, and services for the Aquatic Facility and Civic Arena operations.
• Performs other functions as assigned and develops/maintains facility work plans to prioritize maintenance projects based on available resources.

• Valid driver’s license.
• Certified pool operator and/or aquatic facilities operator within 6 months of employment.
• Demonstrated ability to work with mechanical functions.
• Class “C” Boilers license or ability to obtain within 6 months of employment.
• 2 years of experience in building repair and maintenance.

• Certificate in HVAC.
• Experience in swimming pool filtration equipment, chemical systems, and pump systems functions.
• Two years of experience in arena and pool maintenance.

• Maintaining a commercial facility setting or local government facility.
• Operation of pumps, motors, HVAC, plumbing, cleaning systems and procedures;
  Geothermal systems.
• Minnesota OSHA requirements.

• Working effectively with the public and fellow employees.
• General maintenance including plumbing, doors and hardware.
• Repairing and maintaining water slides; painting and finishing.

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

Provide work directions to seasonal and part-time employees.

• Climb ladders, operate a lift, use small hand tools, and operate a vehicle with multiple hand and feet operations.
• Specific vision abilities 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; work with cleaning and snow removal chemicals.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Environmental split:
  Civic Arena – 60% Aquatic Facility –…