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Review Vacancy

Date Posted 05/06/25

Applications Due08/07/25

Vacancy ID187368

NY HELPNo

AgencyGeneral Services, Office of

TitleConvention & Tourism Promotion Assistant (Ice Rink Manager) - VID 187368

Occupational CategorySkilled Craft, Apprenticeship, Maintenance

Salary GradeNS

Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)

Salary RangeFrom $25.75 to $25.75 Hourly

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Temporary

Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Workweek Other (see below)

"Other" Explanation Thursday through Sunday.

Hours Per Week 40

Workday

From 9 AM

To 7 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

County Albany

Street Address Empire State Plaza

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12242

Duties Description Act as Empire State Plaza Ice Rink Manager. Advise on program policy and development as related to the ice rink facility. Manage ice rink personnel and administration including hiring, scheduling, supervision, and day to day operations, November - March.

Duties will include, but not be limited to the following:
• Open and close skate rental facility.
• Collect skate rental fees by accepting cash or credit card payments from customers; make change for cash customers.
• Balance cash drawer by counting cash at beginning and end of work shift.
• Assist customers with skate sizes.
• Maintain daily inventory of rental skates.
• Inspect rental skates to ensure there is no apparent damage.
• Operate skate sharpening machines (training provided).
• Provide information about facilities, skate rink events, and rules and regulations.
• Assist in maintaining clean conditions within the skate rental facility.
• Ensure safe skating is maintained at the ice rink.
• Light custodial duties.

Operating Needs:
• Excellent customer service skills and communication skills.
• Ability to supervise a team and work independently.
• Experience in a cash-handling position.
• Skating ability preferred but not mandated.

Ability to work a flexible schedule which includes evenings, Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays. Overtime may be required on occasion.

Minimum Qualifications Four years of experience involved with coordinating and/or scheduling events in a hotel, conference facility, sports arena, cultural institution or entertainment venue. Experience may include scheduling multi-event facility usage; coordinating equipment and support services; public relations; or sales and marketing events.

Substitution: A bachelor’s degree substitutes for three years; associate’s degree for two years.

NOTE: IN ORDER TO AWARD THE PROPER CREDIT FOR WORK EXPERIENCE, RESUMES MUST INCLUDE MONTH AND YEAR FOR START AND END DATES ALONG WITH THE HOURS PER WEEK FOR EACH POSITION LISTED.

Additional Comments The Office of General Services (OGS) is an equal opportunity employer, and we recognize that diversity in our workforce is critical to fulfilling our mission. We encourage applicants from all communities to apply.

For a full version of OGS’s EEO/AA statement and benefits joining Team #OneOGS, please visit http://www.ogs.ny.gov/employment.

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

Name Human Resources/SP

Telephone 518-473-5282

Fax 518-486-1631

Email Address HRresumes@ogs.ny.gov

Address

Street NYS Office of General Services, HRM

31st Floor Corning Tower, Empire State Plaza

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12242

 

Notes on ApplyingPlease submit a resume and cover letter detailing how you meet the minimum qualifications along with the month/year and hours per week for each position listed. Indicate the Position Title & Vacancy ID number of each position you are applying to.

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