Recreation Maintenance

This unionized position ensures the safety, functionality and overall operational excellence for all municipal recreation facilities, including parks, sports fields, the community centre and arena. This role is integral to providing the community with clean, safe and well-maintained environments that enhance public enjoyment and well-being.

SPECIFIC ACCOUNTABILITIES
• Install, maintain and remove indoor rink ice surface.
• Identify and repair minor structural, mechanical and equipment issues.
• Perform groundskeeping duties, such as mowing lawns, trimming shrubs, and maintaining parks and beaches.
• Perform winter maintenance duties at the arena, including shovelling, snow removal, and plowing around the exterior of the arena and parking lot.
• Perform routine cleaning and custodial duties in recreational facilities, washrooms, change rooms, and outdoor spaces.
• Assist with small-scale renovation projects to upgrade recreational facilities.
• Provide setup and breakdown of equipment for organized events at municipal parks and within the arena.
• Perform maintenance and upkeep duties, including painting, maintaining Municipal garbage receptacles, and other various labour-related tasks.
• Ensure the functional operation of playground equipment, lighting systems, and signage.
• Maintain detailed records of maintenance activities, inspections, and repairs.
• Foster a culture of safety and responsibility in work practices, ensuring that standards of the Occupational Health and Safety Act are met or exceeded.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & TECHNICAL ABILITIES
• Familiarity with Health and Safety regulations to ensure with local, provincial and federal guidelines.
• Understanding of facility maintenance procedures and best practices
• Strong problem solving skills.
• Effective communication skills to interact with staff, supervisors and the public.
• Strong organizational skills to manage multiple tasks and maintain accurate records.
• Proficiency in using maintenance tools and equipment.
• Ability to perform routine inspections and basic repairs.
• Training and leadership skills to mentor junior staff would be an asset.

WORKPLACE REQUIREMENTS & CONDITIONS
• Schedule: Winter Season – Days, Evenings and Weekends. Summer Season – Monday to Friday Days
• High School Diploma
• ORFA Certified Ice Technician and Certified Grounds Technician would be an asset.
• Experience in property maintenance.
• Minimum of two years’ experience in an indoor arena setting, including the operation of an ice resurfacer.
• Basic Arena Refrigeration Certificate would be an asset.
• Valid class “G” Ontario Driver’s License is required.
• Frequent physical activity, including lifting, carrying and pulling heavy objects (up to 50 pounds).

RELATIONSHIPS
• Internal: Employees from Recreation, Facilities and Public Works Departments
• External: Daily contact with the public.

RATE OF PAY
• $29.89 Hourly – Job Classification 11
• $30.56 Hourly – Job Classification 12, applicable during winter months upon successful completion of the Basic Arena Refrigeration Certificate.

UNION
• United Steelworkers