Facilities & Ice Rink Operator for Parks & Events

Corp of the Township of Russell RP0001; Embrun; On-site; CAD 62,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Corp of the Township of Russell RP0001 is seeking a Facilities Operator to maintain recreational facilities and parks, ensuring staff and user safety and the smooth operation of ice surfaces. This full-time role covers maintenance, event setup, and coordinating with staff across seasons.

The position requires experience in ice maintenance, facility upkeep, and working flexible summer/winter schedules, with on-call emergency responsiveness and bilingual English/French communication.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three (3) years related experience is an asset.
• Knowledge of arena refrigeration systems, electrical, plumbing, ventilation, synthetic turf, and hazardous materials an asset.
• Experience in customer service.
• Experience coordinating and supervising part-time staff.
• Certifications in First Aid/CPR, Arena Refrigeration, Propane Handling, Pool Operator, and WHMIS are assets.
• Valid Class G Driver’s Licence.

Responsibilities

• Perform ice surface maintenance such as shaving, edging, and recording ice depth and leveling.
• Monitor compressor system operations and maintain required logs.
• General housekeeping across facilities, including painting and minor repairs, and set-up/dismantling of outdoor rinks.
• Maintenance in parks, baseball diamonds, and play structures, including grass cutting, tree trimming, and litter removal.
• Set up and tear-down of events, rentals, and programs.

Skills

Customer service

Team supervision

Facilities maintenance

Safety awareness

Valid driver's license

Job description

Corp of the Township of Russell RP0001 is seeking a Facilities Operator to maintain recreational facilities and parks, ensuring staff and user safety and the smooth operation of ice surfaces. This full-time role covers maintenance, event setup, and coordinating with staff across seasons.

The position requires experience in ice maintenance, facility upkeep, and working flexible summer/winter schedules, with on-call emergency responsiveness and bilingual English/French communication.