Community Services - Facility Operator

Human Resources; Ballymote; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A local municipality in Ontario is seeking a Facility Operator for part-time work ensuring the maintenance and operation of recreational facilities, parks, and community centers. The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma, relevant experience, and strong technical skills. The role offers competitive compensation ranging from $28.30 to $33.69 per hour, with opportunities for training and development.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Participation in OMERS pension plan

Comprehensive health and dental benefits

Employee and family assistance program

Ongoing training and professional development

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of experience in recreation, facility, and/or park operations.
• Experience with small and heavy equipment operation is an asset.
• Basic Refrigeration Certificate preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain recreational facilities such as arenas and community centers.
• Oversee park maintenance including trails and gardens.
• Provide direction to part-time staff on shift.

Skills

Technical experience in facility operations

Interpersonal skills

Computer literacy

Ability to work independently

Education

High school diploma plus certifications

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Building automation systems

Job description

Job Description

Posted Tuesday, August 5, 2025 at 4:00 AM | Expires Sunday, August 17, 2025 at 3:59 AM

The strength in Middlesex Centre lies with its people. Located just west of the City of London, Middlesex Centre’s rural communities and small towns make it a great place to live, work and play.

Municipality of Middlesex Centre
Employment Opportunity

Facility Operator

Contract, Part-Time Position, Non-Union

Department: Community Services

Grow your Future at Middlesex Centre

The Municipality of Middlesex Centre is a thriving, progressive, and welcoming community. Located just west of the City of London, Middlesex Centre’s rural charm and vibrant small towns make it a great place to live, work, and play.

What makes us special? Our team!

We are supportive, inclusive, and collaborative workplace. We take pride in delivering the highest standard of municipal services to our community. We embrace our values of respect, cooperation, innovation, and integrity.

If you are a team player who is passionate about your work and are always looking for ways to improve and grow, then we want to hear from you.

We can offer you:

• Competitive compensation
• Participation in OMERS, one of the best defined-benefit pension plans in Canada
• Comprehensive health and dental benefits with a health care spending account
• An employee and family assistance program
• A culture that supports ongoing training and professional development.

Position Summary

The Facility Operator performs work related to the day-to-day operation and maintenance of recreational facilities, including arenas, community centres, fire halls, parks, trails, gardens, grounds and playfields. This position works in a team environment alongside other operators, part time staff and contractors to ensure proper operation and maintenance of the above facilities .

Responsibilities

Facility Maintenance

• Performs work related to the day-to-day operation and maintenance of recreational facilities such as arenas, community centres and fire halls
• Monitors the arena refrigeration plants, and performs basic repairs and maintenance.
• Provides direction to part-time staff such as Facility Attendants, Custodians and Customer Service Representatives.
• Provides excellent customer service to inquiries from the public and/or co-workers.

Parks and Ground Maintenance

• Performs work related to the day-to-day operation and maintenance of parks, trails, gardens, grounds and playfields.
• Plows snow at assigned parking lots.
• Cuts grass within assigned parks and open spaces.
• Performs basic repairs, service and maintenance work to park equipment, such as playgrounds.
• Provides on-shift direction to part-time staff, such as Parks Attendants
• Interacts and provides customer service to park patrons in a courteous manner.

Other Responsibilities

• Undertakes other duties as directed by the Operations Supervisor and/or Manager of Community Services as relevant to the position.

Qualifications & Experience

Education

• High school diploma plus additional certifications of about one year.

Experience

• 2-3 years of progressive experience in recreation, facility and/or park operations, including maintenance and repair experience or related experience.
• Experience in one or more of the following is an asset: small and heavy equipment operation, landscape maintenance equipment operation, landscaping, turf maintenance, construction, and janitorial duties.

Specialized Training & Licences

• Basic Refrigeration Certificate and Certified Ice Technician (CIT) through the Ontario Recreational Facilities Association and Building Environmental Systems Certificate preferred.
• Emergency First Aid/CPR or willingness to obtain certification.

Skills & Abilities

• Ability to work in compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act and other applicable legislation, standard operating procedures, and perform safe work practices.
• Strong technical experience and knowledge within facility and park operations, including HVAC, air conditioning and refrigeration, building controls, electrical systems, plumbing, turf and grounds maintenance, and snow removal.
• Strong leadership, organizational, interpersonal relations, oral and written communication skills.
• Computer literacy using Microsoft Office Suite and the ability to work within building automation systems, work order ticketing systems and payroll software (Dayforce).
• Ability to work independently.

Other Requirements

• Criminal Records Check.
• Able to lift 32kg/70lbs (e .g. hockey nets, battery for lift, rink glass ).

Hours & Conditions of Work

This position is part-time and hours of work are on a rotational schedule which will include evenings and weekend work.

This Facility Operator’s time is spent predominantly in recreational facilities, community centres, parks and playfields.

Compensation

Middlesex Centre offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive employee benefit plan, including participation in the OMERS pension plan for this position. Compensation for this position is currently $28.30 to $33.69 per hour.

Job Posting #: 2025-016

Closing Date: August 16, 2025

This job posting is for an existing vacancy within our organization. The position is currently open and we are actively seeking qualified candidates to fill the role.

Middlesex Centre is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to an inclusive recruitment and selection processes. Please advise us in confidence of any accommodations needed to ensure your access to a fair and equitable process.