Facilities Maintenance - Uncertified (Temporary)

City of St. Catharines; St. Catharines; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking city dedicated to creating a safe and thriving community. As a seasonal full-time facility maintenance worker, you'll ensure high-quality experiences for visitors at various city pools and arenas. Your role will involve maintaining clean environments, conducting ice maintenance, and ensuring safety standards. With a competitive salary and benefits, this position offers a chance to make a meaningful impact in the community while working in a supportive team environment. If you're ready to contribute to a vibrant city, this opportunity is for you!

Benefits

Competitive Salary

OMERS Pension Plan

Flexible Work Environment

Training and Development Opportunities

Supportive Team Environment

Qualifications

• Minimum Grade 12 education or equivalent required.
• Willingness to obtain CPO and other certifications.

Responsibilities

• Monitor ice surfaces for hazards and perform maintenance.
• Test pool water and ensure health regulations are met.

Skills

Customer Service

Organizational Skills

Decision-Making Skills

Basic Computer Skills

Knowledge of Basic Refrigeration Systems

Education

Minimum Grade 12 Education or Equivalent

Certified Pool Operator (CPO)

Propane Handling Certificate

Class B Refrigeration Certification

Certified Ice Technician (CIT)

Experience in Arena/Pool Environments

Job description

Join us to shape the future of St. Catharines!

About the City:
At the City of St. Catharines, we are committed to realizing the vision outlined in The City of St. Catharines - Strategic Plan 2023 to 2027. Our goal is to cultivate a city that thrives on safety, innovation, sustainability, and caring, not just for today, but for generations to come. Join our team and be part of a meaningful journey to shape the future of our community, leaving a lasting impact that extends far beyond the present.

About The Role

Responsible for ensuring an excellent experience for visitors to the facility by maintaining a clean and safe environment, along with high-quality ice surfaces, pools, and splash pads. Perform scheduled activities outlined on the facility activity schedule.

What You Will Be Doing

1. Monitor the ice surface and facility for hazards, damage, vandalism, dangerous situations, and graffiti.
2. Perform ice maintenance activities, including flooding, building, edging, shaving, removing, and installing the ice surface.
3. Conduct general maintenance to the facility and equipment.
4. Work towards B Ticket Certification by performing routine checks of refrigeration plants and documenting readings, once trained.
5. Perform custodial maintenance, including dusting, sweeping, mopping, and cleaning various areas inside and outside the facilities.
6. Test pool water, record results, and adjust chemical levels to ensure health regulations are met. Vacuum pools and check for damage or vandalism.
7. Prepare for special events and assist in event implementation.
8. Operate equipment such as ice resurfacers, trucks, tractors, mowers, and other machinery.
9. Provide duty of care to all users and staff, ensuring safety and security.
10. Deliver excellent customer service, responding promptly to inquiries and complaints, and maintaining a professional appearance.
11. Follow policies and procedures outlined in the operations manual and report any breaches.
12. Perform other related duties as required.

These responsibilities outline the principal functions of the position and serve as a guiding vision for the role's impact and contribution.

About You: Qualifications

• Minimum Grade 12 education or equivalent.
• Certified Pool Operator (CPO) or willingness to obtain.
• Propane Handling Certificate and WHMIS or willingness to obtain.
• Valid emergency First Aid and CPR C, AED or willingness to obtain.
• Class B Refrigeration Certification (asset).
• Certified Ice Technician (CIT) (asset).
• SIRO (Safe Ice Resurfacer Operations) (asset).
• Experience in arena/pool environments (asset).
• Experience in commercial cleaning and maintenance.
• Facility oversight and security experience.

Skills

• Knowledge of basic refrigeration systems.
• Basic computer skills (asset).
• Strong customer service, organizational, and decision-making skills.

Other Requirements

• Unrestricted Class G driver's license.
• Availability for flexible shifts, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Good physical dexterity.
• Ability to work independently.
• Knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety Act and PPE.
• Completion of Ministry of Labour Worker Health and Safety Awareness training.
• Commitment to safety culture.

What’s in it for you:

• Competitive salary and benefits.
• OMERS pension plan with matched contributions.
• Flexible work environment (for eligible positions).
• Training and development opportunities.
• Opportunity to make an impact and drive change.
• Supportive team environment.

Other Job Details

• Pay Rate: $29.65
• Employee Group: CUPE 150
• Department: Municipal Works
• Position Type: Seasonal, Full-time (April to November)
• Work Mode: In-person
• Work Location: Various City pools and arenas
• Hours: 40/week
• Openings: 2
• Job ID: 2025-94
• Posted Date: April 8, 2025

Additional Information

Apply via our official portal at www.stcatharines.ca/jobs. Ensure your contact info is current and check your spam folders for communications. Video interviews may be used; in-person interviews might be required. The City does not use AI in recruitment.

Employment Equity, Inclusivity, and Accommodation

We are committed to an inclusive, accessible workplace and encourage applicants to disclose any accommodation needs to ensure fair treatment throughout the process.