Only apply to this posting, if you worked as a 150 Day Temporary Arena Labourer in the Recreation Department at the City of Markham in the 2024/2025 season . Please submit your resume and cover letter on or before July 1, 2025 at www.markham.ca/careers to confirm your interest in being considered for the next season.
If you have not previously worked as a Temporary Arena Maintenance Labourer, please apply to the posting for Temporary Arena Maintenance Labourer that is posted separately.
Job Description
Reporting to the Community Facilities Supervisor/Coordinator, this position is responsible for facility operations maintenance and repair work related to arenas, community centres/halls, pools, change rooms (and cleaning of same) and any other assigned areas. This position oversees the facility to ensure programs/events run as scheduled and is responsible for the security and safety of the facility and its patrons when no other full-time staff are available.
The Shifts are 40 hours per week and will include days, nights and weekends.
Job Duties and Responsibilities
- Ensures that the facility is opened and closed at the scheduled times.
- Notifies Community Facilities Supervisor or Community Facilities Coordinator regarding any staff or facility related issues.
- Operates the ice re-surfacer (Zamboni, etc.) and/or other specialized equipment (edger, scissor lift, swing machines, ride on scruber, etc.) and/or pool equipment (vacuums, etc.).
- Performs general cleaning/maintenance (i.e. mopping, sweeping, vacuuming, window cleaning, washroom/ dressing room cleaning, snow shovelling, garbage pick up, detail cleaning, set-ups and breakdowns of tables and chairs).
- Operates power tools, and cleaning and safety equipment.
- Responds to requests from patrons (general public) and other City of Markham staff on a general facility issues and or maintenance requests.
- Patrols the building looking for facility problems, safety hazards, or improper departmental operations.
- Is responsible for the security of the building in the absence of full-time staff.
- Ensures that all policies and procedures are being followed by patrons and other PT maintenance staff as applicable
- Delegates and assigns job duties to part-time facility maintenance staff and follows-up, as required.
- Adheres to corporate initiatives (i.e. recycling, energy management).
- Utilizes computer systems (i.e. Xplor, Outlook, etc.).
- Monitors facility operation systems and records readings.
- Assists in the facility and equipment maintenance (i.e. painting, blade changes, etc.).
- Ensures facility scheduling is ‘executed’ in a prompt and timely manner.
Successful candidates must be available and willing to participate in the orientation and training prior to the start date which may require up to 4 days. This will be paid at the above rate.
The City of Markham is committed to inclusive, accessible and barrier free employment practices and to creating a workplace that reflects and supports the diversity of the community we serve. Please let us know if you require an accommodation and we will work with you to ensure a barrier free hiring process.
Required Qualifications
- ORFA - Safe Ice Resurfacer Operator (SIRO) course an asset
- One year experience in janitorial and/or facility maintenance.
- Familiarity with associated materials, equipment operations, and maintenance procedures associated with a recreation facility environment.
- Current Standard First Aid with CPR C is required.
- Must be physically able to perform the bona-fide requirements of the job
- As a condition of employment you will be required to provide a satisfactory vulnerable sector screening letter.
Required Behaviours
- Service Excellence: Meets or exceeds service standards when interacting with customers in the community and in the organization.
- Change & Innovation: Responds positively and professionally to change and helps others through change.
- Teamwork & Relationship Building: Interacts with others in an inclusive, collaborative and respectful way that creates effective working relationships.
- Communication: Communicates in a clear, professional and respectful way; demonstrates active listening.
- Accountable & Results Oriented: Demonstrates ethical behaviour and accountability, aligns with City values, and abides by relevant policies and legislation.
- Management & Leadership: Demonstrates self-management, professionalism and engagement; leads by example.
Salary Range:$29.15 To $29.60 Hourly
