Facilities Maintainer

Town of Hay River; Hay River; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Town of Hay River is seeking a Facilities Maintainer to operate and maintain recreation facilities and related assets, ensuring clean, safe spaces for residents. You will work with staff across departments to coordinate upkeep and preventive maintenance.

Responsibilities include ice-making for the arena, maintenance of electrical, plumbing, heating systems, and daily safety checks, plus custodial tasks as needed. A background in trades or Recreation Facilities is preferred.

Qualifications

• Completion of a high school diploma plus two years of post-secondary education including trades apprenticeship or Recreation Facilities Operator training.
• Basic knowledge of preventative maintenance and operation of recreation facilities.
• WHMIS, First Aid and CPR knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Maintains and secures Recreation and Community Services facilities and assets.
• Repairs mechanical systems and monitors maintenance requirements.
• Records and catalogs maintenance activities and identifies problems.
• Performs safety and security checks daily.
• Performs ice-making and seasonal arena maintenance.
• Performs custodial and janitorial duties as needed.
• Assists in maintenance of all department assets and infrastructure.
• Assists in landscaping and grounds maintenance in summer.
• Inspects and repairs playground equipment and play areas.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Verbal communication

Listening skills

Physical stamina

Time management

Education

High school diploma plus trade training

Tools

Hand tools

Job description

About Hay River:

Hay River, known as the “Hub of the North,” is a vibrant community of about 3,200 people nestled on the south shore of Great Slave Lake in Canada’s Northwest Territories. Surrounded by boreal forests, pristine beaches, and powerful waterfalls like Alexandra Falls - you’ll find a year-round outdoor paradise. In summer, residents enjoy sandy shores, northern lights, boating, and world-class fishing; in winter, there is snowshoe along the river, ice-fish, and dogsledding under vivid auroras.

JOB SUMMARY:

Reporting to the Facilities and Parks Supervisor, the Facilities Maintainer is responsible for operating and maintaining recreation and other municipal facilities and assets to ensure clean, safe, and healthy recreational facilities and areas are available for residents to enjoy. This position also works with staff from other Departments in coordinating maintenance and upkeep of municipal facilities/infrastructure.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Maintains and secures Recreation and Community Services facilities and assets for the Town of Hay River. This includes but is not limited to:

• Reviews all machinery trends, adjusts as necessary.
• Repairs mechanical systems as required.
• Monitors building maintenance requirements.
• Assists in maintenance of all Department of Recreation assets and other Town of Hay River assets/infrastructure as needed.
• Signs off on machinery as required by law.
• Records and catalogues maintenance activities.
• Identifies maintenance problems.
• Performs emergency repairs.
• Follows established preventive maintenance repairs.
• Performs ice-making and seasonal maintenance for the arena.
• Undertakes general custodial/janitorial work when required.
• Maintains electrical, plumbing, heating, and ventilation systems.
• Performs safety and security checks of facilities daily.

Ensures recreation areas and assets are in good working order for public use. This includes but is not limited to:

• Performs landscaping and grounds maintenance in the summer months;
• Assists in the installation of playground equipment;
• Develops and maintains play spaces and ball diamonds; and
• Inspects and repairs playground equipment and playground areas.

Ensures and upholds a safety culture for the operation and maintenance of all recreation and other assets/infrastructure. This includes but is not limited to:

• Takes responsibility to model safe working practices;
• Works proactively to ensure users and clients use the facilities safely; and
• Contributes to creating a culture of workplace safety with colleagues and others.

Performs other related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE and SKILLS:

Education and Experience:

• Completion of a high school diploma plus two years of post-secondary education including trades apprenticeship or Recreation Facilities Operator training. Equivalencies will be considered.

Job Knowledge Requirements:

• Basic knowledge of preventative maintenance and operation of recreation facilities;
• An understanding of relevant policies, procedures and rules;
• Knowledge of ice making and maintenance procedures;
• Basic knowledge of maintenance of plumbing and heating systems including boiler inspection and repair; and
• Knowledge of emergency procedures, safety requirements, including WHMIS, First Aid and CPR.

Technical Skills & Abilities:

• Proficiency in the use of small hand tools and related equipment; and
• Mechanical skills.

Interpersonal Skills:

• Analytical and problem-solving skills; and
• Effective verbal and listening communications skills.

POSITIONS SUPERVISED:

Summer youth workers

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Physical Demands:

The Facility Maintainer can be a physically strenuous position. The incumbent will be expected to lift, carry and manage equipment and supplies. The incumbent may need to work long or odd hours at a time to complete special requests or projects, or to participate in supporting evening and off hour activities/events.

Environmental Conditions:

The Facility Maintainer may work in a number of different facilities and outdoor locations. The incumbent may find the environments to be busy, noisy and will need stress management skills to manage in this context.

Sensory Demands:

The situations and programs taking place in facilities may be noisy and busy, making it difficult for recreation facilities staff to concentrate. Cleaning materials and other tools/ resources required for maintenance may be irritating to the skin.

Mental Demands:

Stress can be caused by the volume of work to be completed in often challenging and changing environments. Pressure to meet deadlines and provide quality service can place considerable mental fatigue on the incumbent.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Must have a satisfactory criminal record check including vulnerable sector

Valid class 5 driver’s license.