Facility Maintenance Operator III, Community Services

Kawartha Lakes; Kawartha Lakes; Hybrid; CAD 41,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Kawartha Lakes is seeking a Facility Maintenance Operator III in Community Services. You will manage operations, maintenance, and janitorial duties for arenas, parks, and community facilities, including ice resurfacing and grounds work.

Role requires a minimum of 2 years in a similar setting, WHMIS knowledge, and a valid Ontario G licence. This temporary full-time position includes evenings and weekends with up to 6 months duration.

Qualifications

• Secondary School diploma with additional education related to building maintenance.
• Minimum 2 years of related progressive experience, preferably municipal.
• WHMIS knowledge and safety best practices.
• Valid Ontario G class driver’s licence.
• Criminal Records Check with Vulnerable Sector Search required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee operations, maintenance and janitorial duties for arenas, community centres, parks, fields, and related facilities.
• Operate ice resurfacing and ice making equipment within geographic area.
• Lead part-time and seasonal staff and coordinate with facility user groups.
• Carry out preventive maintenance and minor repairs; perform snow removal and grounds work.
• Maintain inventories, report damages, and complete work orders.

Skills

Work ethic

Teamwork

Customer service

Education

Secondary School diploma

Certified Playground Inspector (asset)

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Small tractors

Job description

Facility Maintenance Operator III, Community Services Employment Status Temporary Full-Time

Under the direction of the applicable Supervisor, this position is responsible for daily operations, maintenance, and cleaning of buildings or Parks' facilities.

Number of available positions:

1

Date of Posting:

15/09/2026

29/09/2026

Duration (if temporary):

Up to 6 months

Location:

City of Kawartha Lakes, ON

Union:

Job Title Facility Maintenance Operator III, Community Services (North)

Wage $29.47 - $31.88 per hour (2026)

Hours Temporary Full Time, Up to 6 months, Normal Working Hours 40 hours per week, including evenings and weekends

Other North Parks. Some travel throughout the City of Kawartha Lakes may be necessary in accordance with job requirements

The City of Kawartha Lakes invites applicants to join our team in Facility Maintenance!

When you come to work for the City of Kawartha Lakes, you are joining a community of municipal workers who take pride in knowing that every day they are having a positive impact in the community. Our mission is to deliver the highest standards of municipal services while creating a healthy and sustainable future for all Kawartha Lakes’ residents and businesses. Our work supports our values of Accountability, Respect, and Teamwork, and we want you to Jump In with us!

We are an equal opportunity employer which values equity, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace. We foster a safe and creative work environment, where training and skill development are prioritized, with opportunities and support for career advancement. As a team member at the City of Kawartha Lakes, you may be entitled to education reimbursement and other programs that foster innovation, leadership, and career advancement.

Job Description:

Responsible for operations, maintenance and janitorial duties for arenas, and community centres, parks, sports fields, playgrounds, gardens, campgrounds and boat launches as applicable within the identified geographic area, providing a high quality of service to customers

Responsible for the operation and maintenance of ice resurfacing machine, ice making equipment, as applicable within the identified geographic area

Oversee performance of tasks by part-time and seasonal staff acting as a team leader and instilling a customer-oriented focus with staff team members

Liaise with affiliated associations and facility user groups

Cut and trim lawns, prepare and plant flower and shrub beds, clean debris from lawns and operate and maintain grass cutting equipment, tractors and small power tools, as applicable

Carry out defined janitorial and maintenance routines and monitor and maintain the use of building storage areas

Operate and maintain facility equipment such as carpet cleaning machines, floor polishing machines, powered hand tools and snow removal equipment

Vacuum, wash, strip and wax floors, including washing walls

Maintain inventories and replenish washroom/kitchen supplies, such as paper towels, toilet paper and soap

Perform inspections of fire safety systems as required by the Ontario Fire Code

Maintain waste disposal rooms and recycling facilities, empty receptacles, and carry out for curb side pick-up

Perform and log preventative maintenance program as required i.e. Change filters, oil mechanical equipment, inspect equipment

Carry out minor maintenance and repair work as required and approved by the Manager, such as minor patch and paint work, minor carpet repair, re-lamping lighting fixtures, etc.

Clear snow from sidewalks, walkways, and plough parking lots including shovelling snow by hand and using a walk behind snow blower, and salting and sanding sidewalks, walkways and parking lots as required

Report damage and acts of vandalism, hazards and building deficiencies to Supervisor/Manager

Receive and trouble-shoot day-to-day enquiries and complaints from occupants and users within established procedures, reporting and referring issues to the Supervisor/Manager

Provide feedback to theManager/Supervisor for the development of operational budgets and capital budget forecast by identifying facility needs and future maintenance

Provide written reports and complete work orders

Perform other related duties as assigned

Skills/Education Required:

Secondary School diploma with additional education related to building maintenance

Minimum 2 years of related progressive experience, preferably in a municipal environment

Certified Playground Inspector designation is an asset

Demonstrated knowledge of workplace Health and Safety and WHMIS

Working knowledge of environmentally sustainable janitorial and grounds keeping practices is an asset

Demonstrated ability to operate hand tools, gasoline or electric motorized equipment, small tractors

Demonstrated ability to performbasic plumbing, electrical, and carpentry work

ORFA Basic Refrigeration Certification is required, or to be obtained within a reasonable time frame (Parks and Recreation positions)

Demonstrated professional and ethical responsibility to protect privacy, use confidential information appropriately, treat sensitive situations with appropriate degree of tact and discretion

Effective oral communication and strong interpersonal skills to deal with members of the public, council and all levels of staff

Ability to demonstrate initiative consistently with commitment to quality improvement, sharing process improvement initiatives with management

Demonstrated time-management skills with the ability to prioritize workloads and meet deadlines while maintaining a high level of accuracy

Ability to work independently or as an effective member of a team

Good analytical and problem solving skills related to area of expertise

Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office, the internet, and any other related software

Possess and maintain a valid Ontario Class “G” Driver’s Licence

Upon a conditional offer of employment, a Criminal Record Check, including a Vulnerable Sector Search will be required

Applicants must be prepared for skill testing.