Facilities Attendant (7) (SS.26.18)

Norfolk County; Central Ontario; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A municipality in Ontario is seeking a Facilities Attendant to assist with cleaning and maintaining public facilities while providing exceptional customer service. Responsibilities include regular maintenance tasks, security monitoring, and setting up for events. Candidates should have a high school diploma and be enrolled in a post-secondary program. The role requires physical stamina, teamwork, and effective communication skills. Wage is $18.48 per hour with up to 40 hours per week, and duties include possible weekend and evening shifts.

Benefits

Equal opportunity employer

Accessibility accommodations available

Qualifications

• Must be at least 15 years of age.
• Reliable individual able to work with minimal supervision.
• Must lift 30 to 50 lbs and work outdoors in various weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Clean and maintain facilities including floors, windows, and washrooms.
• Liaise with the public and arrange room rentals.
• Monitor building security and ensure contract adherence.

Skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Janitorial experience

Physical stamina

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Enrolled in secondary or post-secondary education

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Safety boots (CSA approved)

Job description

Position Description

Assist full-time staff with the following:

• Cleans and maintains facility, sweeps, washes and strips floors, vacuums, washes windows and doors, cleans washrooms, change rooms, empties garbage etc.
• Liaises with the public to provide information regarding the facility, to arrange room rentals, etc.
• Monitors user functions to ensure that building security is maintained and the rental contract is adhered to.
• Set up meeting rooms for user functions including large weddings, dances etc. cleans rooms and takes down chairs, tables etc. following each function.
• Maintenance building grounds.
• Records incidents of injury, vandalism, etc.
• Safe and efficient operation, care and maintenance of tools and equipment.
• Ice maintenance, i.e. moving nets during flooding, opening/closing doors.
• Crowd control during events.
• Laboring duties include climbing, lifting, balancing, kneeling, stooping, walking, handling materials to assist in the maintenance of Norfolk County facilities and infrastructure.
• Maintain daily written records of work-related activities.
• Assist staff with repairs and maintenance as required reporting any defects to the Superintendent or designate.
• Provide exceptional customer service.

Qualifications

• High School - minimum of 15 years of age.
• Previous experience in janitorial or building maintenance is an asset.
• Computer expertise in corporate standard software (Microsoft).
• Ability to work in a team environment, accept and follow verbal and written instructions, complete duties to an acceptable level of quantity and quality with minimal supervision and follow all of Norfolk County Health and Safety Policies and Procedures.
• Ability to deal with the public courteously and effectively.
• Must be a reliable team player, able to work with and without direct supervision.
• Must be motivated, hard working individual able to work outside in all weather (hot, dusty, cold and wet).
• Able to lift 30 lbs to 50 lbs.
• Standard First Aid with CPR Level C preferred.
• Must have green patch CSA approved safety boots, 6” – 8” to cover ankle, suede or leather.
• Must have knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act.

Must be willing to work weekends, evenings and holidays.

Employment is conditional upon: attendance at all training sessions, submission of required documentation/certification, adherence to the minimum age requirements and ability to meet the employment term.

At time of application must be enrolled in a secondary or post-secondary education institution or institution of higher learning.

Applicants must submit a criminal record check (dated within the last 3 months) from their local police service for approval prior to commencing employment.

Interviews

Interviews will be held in the month of February 2026.

Posting #: SS.26.18

Position: Facilities Attendant

Division: Community and Development Services

Department: Parks, Recreation and Culture

Number of Vacancies: 7

Rate: $18.48 per hour

Location: Norfolk County Arenas: Waterford (3), Simcoe (4)

Hours: Up to 40 hours per week

Note: Must be willing to work weekends, evenings and holidays.

Posting Period: December 1, 2025 – January 31, 2026

Duration:

The duration of this contract will be approximately 12 months. Applicants are expected to fulfill the entire contract period commencing May 1, 2026, until April 30, 2027.

Please note: No two applicants can have the same e-mail address attached to their profile. Please ensure when applying to positions you provide a unique e-mail address associated with your own profile.

How to Apply

• Ensure the file extension for your resume document is .doc, .docx or .pdf
• If you are electing to include a cover letter, the cover letter and resume must be sent as 1 file.

Find out more information about Norfolk County here: Employment at Norfolk County - NorfolkCounty.ca

The Corporation of Norfolk County is an equal opportunity employer. Accessibility accommodations are available for all parts of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.

Thank you for your interest in this position. Only those to be interviewed will be contacted.