Part-Time Attendant II, Maintenance Helper

The-Town-of-Whitb; Whitby; On-site; CAD 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Town of Whitby is hiring an Attendant II (Maintenance Helper) to support our Facilities team. You will perform routine facility cleaning in public washrooms, changerooms, and common areas, and ensure facilities are safe and user friendly for patrons.

You will also maintain exterior areas, assist with ice resurfacing and pool readings under supervision, respond to inquiries, set up spaces per bookings, and help with other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Physically able to lift, push and pull heavy objects.
• Police record check required as a condition of employment.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine facility cleaning in public washrooms, changerooms and common areas; ensure facilities are safe and user-friendly for patrons.
• Maintain cleanliness and safety of exterior areas including garbage receptacles, snow removal and salting.
• Assist with ice resurfacing and/or pool readings under direction of Full Time Facility Attendant.
• Respond to public and staff inquiries and provide assistance as required.
• Set up and/or tear down facility spaces according to booking schedules.
• Assist in other duties as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Education

Grade 11 education

Job description

Our team is highly skilled, passionate about our community, and we care. Let’s grow together.Who We AreIn Whitby, we are dedicated to our work, our community, and each other. We work hard, we have fun, and we celebrate our successes.The Town of Whitby is a community in transformation that is located in the heart of Durham Region in the eastern Greater Toronto Area. Whitby is the second-largest municipality in the region and one of the fastest-growing communities in Canada. Located on Lake Ontario and only an hour east of Toronto, the population of Whitby is expected to grow from 140,000 to more than 200,000 by 2031. Whitby’s Official Plan has been updated to establish new directions for Whitby’s planned growth and development; the protection of our natural and built environments; urban design intensification; sustainability; community improvement; and, new employment within this time frame.The Town of Whitby combines a small town atmosphere with the sophistication and amenities of a larger urban centre. Whitby boasts two beautiful heritage downtowns, one of the finest recreational harbours with an award-winning marina, year round sports and recreation activities, parks, trails, and a robust arts and culture scene, all of which are part of the extraordinary amenities that Whitby residents enjoy every day.Whitby has an exciting and aspiring future, with a community that is welcoming, growing and transforming. On our team, you can expect to make a difference through your work and have a direct impact on shaping our growing community. Creating an inclusive environment where employees experience job satisfaction and have rewarding careers is important to us. We live our values and foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, respect and engagement where people enjoy coming to work.The Town of Whitby is a hybrid organization. This means staff are empowered to do their best work from various locations, as appropriate for the position.We want to be the preferred employer for the most talented people who care about the Town of Whitby, and are excited and proud to serve our vibrant community.Let’s grow together.What You Will Get To DoThe successful candidate will have a positive impact on our corporate culture by demonstrating the Town’s CARE core values (Collaborative, Accountable, Respectful, Engaged) through daily interactions with individuals at all levels of the organization, external contacts and elected officials.By effectively building positive rapport and relationships both internally and externally, the successful candidate will help us achieve our mission that together we deliver services that make a difference in our community.Reporting to the Supervisor of Facilities, the Attendant II (Maintenance Helper) is responsible for:Performing routine facility cleaning in all public washrooms, changerooms, and common areas and ensuring facilities are safe and user friendly for patrons;Maintain cleanliness, and safety of exterior areas of the facilities including emptying garbage receptacles, snow removal and salting;assisting with ice resurfacing and/or pool readings under the direction of the Full Time Facility Attendant;Responding to public and staff inquiries, providing assistance when required;Set up and/or tear down of facility spaces according to booking schedules; and,Assisting in other duties as assigned.Who You AreOur Community Services team is looking for a self-motivated, solutions-oriented team member. You convey your thoughts clearly and concisely. You listen attentively and ask questions for clarification and understanding. Using sound judgment, you demonstrate tact, diplomacy and sound discretion when working with the public.You’re always happy to learn new things and to help build a working environment that encourages and cultivates new ideas. You foster a collaborative team environment among co-workers, and work well both independently and as part of a team.What You Bring To Our Teama minimum Grade 11 education;demonstrated customer service and interpersonal skills and ability to deal courteously and effectively with user groups, general public and program participants;physically fit and capable of lifting, pushing and pulling heavy objects; and,successful candidates will be required to provide to the Corporation a satisfactory police record check to work with the vulnerable sector as a condition of employment.What We Offer YouSalary Range/Hourly rate:$19.50 - $21.65Hybrid information:FrontlineHours:Flex hours, including days, evenings and weekends (maximum of 24 hours per week).Closing Date:October 14, 2026Vacancy Statement: Unless specifically stated, all job postings at the Town of Whitby are to fill existing vacancies within our organization.AI Disclosure: The Town of Whitby confirms that artificial intelligence (AI) will not be used in the screening, assessment, or selection process for this position.Our commitment to Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and AntiracismAt the Town of Whitby, we view holistic inclusion as the pathway to achieving healthy relationships, inclusive excellence and fostering a culture where everyone can thrive. We acknowledge our history—the good and the bad, promote social justice and address discrimination and inequities. We strive to create a workplace that encourages you to always bring your authentic self to work.Equal Employment Opportunity StatementThe Town of Whitby is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Applications from women and minority candidates are strongly encouraged. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions, or any other characteristic protected by law.AccommodationThe Town of Whitby is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive organization. We are committed to providing barrier-free and accessible employment practices in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Should you require Code-protected accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process, please make them known when contacted and we will work with you to meet your needs. Disability-related accommodation during the application process is available upon request.We thank all applicants and advise that only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.Personal information provided is collected under the authority of The Municipal Act, 2001 and the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.