Part-time Facility Attendant (10pm-5am)

Canada Games Centre; Halifax; Hybrid; CAD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free facility membership

Discounted programs and services

Free parking and close proximity toHal

Job summary

The Canada Games Centre in Halifax, Nova Scotia, is seeking a Facility Attendant to maintain a clean and safe environment for customers and staff. Overnight availability is required; you will assist with event and room setup, perform custodial tasks, and ensure the wellbeing of patrons in a fast-paced facility.

You will report to the Manager, Facility Maintenance & Operations, bringing strong organization, time management, and customer-service skills to support programs, events, and daily

Qualifications

• 1-2 years related experience.
• WHMIS would be an asset.
• Ability to perform the physical requirements of the job including prolonged standing, walking and lifting up to 50lbs.

Responsibilities

• Perform custodial functions following established standards for cleanliness and safety.
• Clean, sanitize washrooms, shower facilities, meeting rooms, offices, locker rooms, and gymnasium.
• Venue set-up & take-down, light landscaping duties.
• Operate cleaning machines (vacuum, scrubbers).
• Complete daily/weekly/monthly duties per duty list.
• Maintain a clean, orderly supply closet.
• Read MSDS sheets prior to using products.
• Interact with supervisor, co-workers, and customers.
• Plan duties around daily schedule.

Skills

Customer service

Time management

Organizational skills

Professionalism

Physical endurance

Tools

WHMIS

Job description

The Canada Games Centre (CGC) is a vibrant multi-sport community and recreation centre in Halifax, Nova Scotia. We are a 176,000 sqft facility operated by a non-profit society committed to promoting physical literacy, fitness and wellness, and to supporting the needs of high performance sport & athlete development. The Centre runs sport and recreation programs, camps, fitness classes and so much more in an inclusive environment. Located in Mi’kma’ki, the ancestral and traditional lands of the Mi’kmaq people, the CGC acknowledges the Peace & Friendship Treaties signed in this Territory and recognizes that we are all Treaty People.

Together, we inspire healthy active living.

Position Summary:

The Facility Attendants for the Canada Games Centre are responsible for creating a clean and safe environment for customers and employees and provide event and room set-up for services and programs. This position will report directly to the Manager, Facility Maintenance & Operations. In addition to a commitment to exceptional customer service and a positive customer experience, the facility attendant must be highly organized, manage time effectively, and complete scheduled tasks in a timely and efficient manner.

Overnight availability required.

Job Description:

• Responsible for performing a variety of custodial functions following established standards for cleanliness and safety
• Duties may include but are not limited to: scrubbing, cleaning and sanitizing washrooms, shower facilities, meeting rooms, offices, locker rooms, and the gymnasium, replenishing washroom supplies, removing trash and emptying waste bins, sweeping, vacuuming, mopping and buffing floors, cleaning windows, walls, fans, and light fixtures, dusting, etc.
• Other tasks include venue set-up & take-down, light landscaping duties
• Operate various cleaning machines (e.g., wet and dry vacuums, auto scrubbers)
• Complete daily, weekly and monthly duties as outlined on duty list
• Maintain a clean and orderly supply closet
• Use appropriate cleaning products in appropriate areas
• Handle all products safely and read MSDS sheets prior to using any new products
• Respond to custodial inquiries
• Submit work requests upon discovering items needing repair
• Interact and communicate with the immediate supervisor, co-workers, employees, and customers
• Always maintain a professional appearance
• Check the day sheets daily and plan duties around the daily schedule
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

• 1-2 years related experience
• WHMIS would be an asset
• Ability to perform the physical requirements of the job including prolonged standing, walking and lifting up to 50lbs.

Working Conditions

• Hours will vary based on operational need
• Ability to perform the physical requirements of the position including prolonged standing, walking, and lifting
• Safe use of all PPE is required by the employer
• Exposure to loud noises and ability to concentrate in a busy environment

Compensation

The compensation for this position is $17.50 per hour.

What’s in it for you?

• Free facility membership
• A variety of discounted programs and services
• Free parking and close proximity to Halifax Transit
• Amazing team environment

Please note that a successful Criminal Record Check & Child Abuse Registry Check will be required as part of the hiring process.

We are a welcoming and supportive environment whose goal is to be a diverse workplace representative of the citizens we serve. Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, African Nova Scotians, racially visible persons, women in occupations where they are under-represented, and the LGBTQIA2S+ community may self-identify when submitting their application. We support candidates and employees with access and accommodation needs and encourage you to let us know when you require accommodation.