Employment Opportunity – Facilities and Recreation Labourer

Huronshores; Canada; On-site; CAD 28,419 - 35,528; Full time

Job summary

The Corporation of the Municipality of Huron Shores is looking for a Facilities and Recreation Labourer for a full-time position. This role involves maintaining municipal properties, assisting community events, and ensuring equipment safety.

Ideal candidates will have experience in building maintenance, a valid driver's license, and good customer service skills. The position is essential for enhancing community recreational activities and providing high-quality facility upkeep.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in recreational activities or facility maintenance.
• Valid G driver's license with a clean driving record.
• Ability to work in cold and challenging weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Maintain municipal buildings and facilities through inspections and repairs.
• Assist with scheduling and usage of recreation facilities.
• Perform landscaping and grass cutting for municipal properties.
• Ensure safe operation and maintenance of equipment.

Skills

Recreational activities support

Building and grounds maintenance

Driver's license

Mechanical ability

Small power tools operation

Customer service skills

Health and safety awareness

Job description

Employment Opportunity – Facilities and Recreation Labourer

The Corporation of the Municipality of Huron Shores
requires one
Facilities and Recreation Labourer
(Full-Time Position)
Full job description

Summary of Primary Duties:

Under the direction of the CAO/Clerk, this position is responsible for providing comprehensive maintenance and labour services at all municipal facilities and grounds, in accordance with municipal policies and provincial standards.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

• Maintain municipal buildings and facilities, conducting routine inspections, and performing necessary repairs.
• Provide support to the Recreation Committee and Community Groups to ensure the proper scheduling and usage of recreation facilities.
• Assist with organizing community events and activities, ensuring facilities are ready and in good working order.
• Perform grass cutting, lawn care, and landscaping for all municipal properties and parks.
• Perform general repairs to municipal buildings such as doors, windows, locks, furniture, plumbing issues, electrical fixtures, and painting.
• Maintain and repair municipal facilities and public areas such as parks, playgrounds.
• Ensure safe operation and perform routine maintenance of equipment used for grounds maintenance.
• Communicate maintenance issues that require attention to the CAO/Clerk.
• Ensure work is completed accurately, promptly, and safely in compliance with established standards and applicable regulations.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage time effectively without supervisor, ensuring that all maintenance duties are completed in a timely manner.
• Ability to identify and resolve issues as they arise, whether in grounds maintenance or facility upkeep, without waiting for direction.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Previous experience providing support for recreational activities or facility maintenance.
• Previous experience in general building and grounds maintenance.
• Valid G driver’s license with a clean driving record
• Mechanical ability to perform preventative maintenance and routine repairs on vehicles, equipment and buildings.
• Ability to operate small power tools and equipment
• Ability to work in cold and challenging weather conditions.
• Strong organizational skills and strong ability to work independently.
• Good customer service skills for interacting courteously and effectively with the public, staff, suppliers, contractors and other departments
• Awareness of Occupational Health and Safety Act and AODA Compliance.

Hours of Work: 40 hrs per week

Wage Range: $20.63 – $25.79

Please submit a Cover Letter and Resume no later than 4:00 p.m., Monday, April 28, 2024 to:

The Municipality of Huron Shores will make every effort to accommodate applicants with disabilities in its recruitment process. If you are contacted for an interview, please advise us of any accommodation measures you may require during our selection process. Information received relating to accommodation needs will be addressed confidentially.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted. In accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, personal information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001, c. 25, and will be used for the purpose of candidate selection.