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Applications are now being accepted for the Temporary Arena Maintenance Labourer position in the Recreation Department, Community Services Commission. To apply, please submit your cover letter and resume online by July 13, 2025 at www.markham.ca/careers.
Job Description
Reporting to the Community Facilities Supervisor/Coordinator, this position is responsible for facility operations maintenance and repair work related to arenas, community centers/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. You will be hired on a 150 day contract (September 15 - April 15) and will be stationed at one of the City’s recreational facilities.
Shifts are 40 hours per week and will include days, nights and weekend.
Key Responsibilities and Deliverables
- 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. CLASS, 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.
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
- Secondary school diploma, post-secondary education in facility management an asset.
- 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.
- Basic Refrigeration Certificate is an asset
- 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.
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.
Skills and Competencies
- Excellent verbal/written communication skills, customer service skills and sensitivity to interact with a diversity of patrons, parents and staff in a courteous and efficient manner.
- 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
