Facility Assistant

Red Deer Memorial Centre; Red Deer; Hybride; CAD 2 066 000 - 3 031 000; Temps partiel

Résumé du poste

Red Deer Memorial Centre is seeking a reliable Facility Assistant for part-time, 20–25 hours per week. The role involves cleaning, maintenance, and event support to ensure readiness for performances and community events.

You will work with the Operations Manager and Venue Manager to keep RDMC facilities in top condition. The position is physically active and includes outdoor and indoor maintenance, with flexible hours around events.

Qualifications

• Experience in cleaning, facility maintenance, janitorial work, theatre, venue operations or a similar environment.
• Experience with painting, maintenance, lawn mowing, minor repairs or carpentry is an asset.
• Ability to work independently, stay organized and manage multiple priorities.

Responsabilités

• Post-show and facility cleaning.
• General building and theatre maintenance.
• Minor repairs, painting and basic carpentry.
• Theatre seating maintenance and upkeep.
• Lawn mowing and summer grounds maintenance.
• Winter snow removal and exterior upkeep.
• Assisting with event preparation and post-event cleanup.
• Load-in and load-out support for events.
• Moving equipment, tables, chairs and supplies as required.
• Identify and report maintenance, safety or repair issues.

Connaissances

Cleaning

Facility maintenance

Independent work

Attention to detail

Paintwork

Carpentry basic

Lawn care

Snow removal

Load-in/load-out

Description du poste

Part-Time | Approximately 20–25 hours per week
Hours will fluctuate depending on the theatre’s performance, rental and maintenance schedule.
Start Date: As soon as a suitable candidate is found

About the Position

Red Deer Memorial Centre is looking for a reliable, hands-on Facility Assistant to help keep our theatre facilities clean, safe, well maintained and ready for performances, rentals and community events.

This is an active, physical position that combines post-show and facility cleaning, building and grounds maintenance, theatre maintenance and event operations support.

The successful candidate will work closely with the Operations Manager and Venue Manager to ensure RDMC and CAT areas are properly maintained and prepared for the next event.

We’re looking for someone who enjoys staying organized, managing multiple priorities, working independently and taking pride in providing excellent workmanship.

Key Responsibilities

• Post-show and facility cleaning
• General building and theatre maintenance
• Minor repairs, painting and basic carpentry
• Theatre seating maintenance and upkeep
• Lawn mowing and summer grounds maintenance
• Winter snow removal and exterior upkeep
• Assisting with event preparation and post-event cleanup
• Assisting the Operations Manager with load-in and load-out
• Moving equipment, tables, chairs and supplies as required
• Identifying and reporting maintenance, safety or repair issues

Qualifications & Experience

The ideal candidate will have:

• Experience in cleaning, facility maintenance, janitorial work, theatre, venue operations or a similar environment.
• Experience with painting, maintenance, lawn mowing, minor repairs or carpentry is an asset.
• The ability to work independently and take initiative.
• Good attention to detail and pride in their work.
• Reliable attendance and a positive, team-oriented attitude.
• The ability to stay organized and manage multiple priorities.
• The ability to work flexible hours around an active event schedule.
• Experience in a theatre or event venue is an asset.

Physical Requirements

This is a physically active position. The successful candidate must be comfortable with:

• Lifting, carrying, pushing and pulling equipment and supplies.
• Bending, kneeling, crouching and reaching.
• Standing and walking for extended periods.
• Performing repetitive cleaning and maintenance tasks.
• Working indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Assisting with moving furniture and event equipment.

Work Schedule

Approximately 20–25 hours per week, with hours varying according to the theatre’s performance, rental and maintenance schedule.

The position may include daytime, evening, weekend and post-show shifts.

This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys hands-on work, live events and being part of a busy community performing arts facility.