PartTime Facility Attendant II (Ongoing Posting)

Town of Newmarket; Newmarket; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A municipal authority in Ontario is seeking a maintenance worker responsible for cleaning and general housekeeping of facilities, including splash pads and pools. The ideal candidate should possess knowledge of health and safety regulations, experience with maintenance equipment, and customer service skills. Responsibilities include the maintenance, repair, and cleaning of facilities, and providing assistance to users. Applicants should hold a valid Class “G” Driver’s license and may need a Police Vulnerable Sector Check.

Qualifications

• Practical knowledge of health and safety regulations and WHMIS procedures.
• Ability to operate arena maintenance equipment for ice resurfacing.
• Janitorial knowledge and ability to operate cleaning machines.
• Formal training in municipal arena/pool facility operation preferred.
• Janitorial knowledge and ability to operate cleaning equipment.
• Ability to read WHMIS labels and complete logs/incident reports.
• First Aid/ CPR-C certification would be an asset.
• Flexibility for shift work, weekends and evenings.
• Class G driver’s license in good standing.
• Police Vulnerable Sector Check is required.
• Strong customer service when interacting with public and user groups.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for cleaning and general housekeeping of town facilities.
• Assists user groups and provides customer service.
• Performs maintenance and repair work at facilities.
• Ensure building and amenity cleanliness and garbage removal.
• Maintain washrooms and ice making; inspect equipment and keep records.
• Provide assistance and customer service to the public and user groups.

Skills

Health and safety regulations knowledge

Ability to operate maintenance equipment

Customer service skills

Ability to operate cleaning equipment

Janitorial knowledge

Record keeping

First Aid CPR-C asset

Shift work flexibility

G-class driver license

Police Vulnerable Sector Check

Customer service

Education

Certification in Pool Operations (CPO)

Standard First Aid and CPR-C certification

Job description

Job Description

Please note that this is an ongoing posting meaning that applications will be accepted until December 31, 2026 in order to establish a pool of candidates for when opportunities come up.

Responsible for cleaning and general housekeeping of town splash pads, outdoor swimming pools and facilities as required, facility set up and tear down for user groups and events; maintenance and repair work, efficient plant operation of arenas, building and amenity cleanliness, garbage removal, washroom maintenance, ice making, equipment inspection and record keeping duties. Provides assistance and customer service to general public and user groups.

Job Requirements

• Practical working knowledge of health and safety regulations and trained in WHMIS procedures to deal with equipment, cleaning chemicals and facility maintenance.
• Familiar with pool equipment, cleaning and operation, CPO (Certified Pool Operator) Certificate an asset.
• Ability to operate arena maintenance equipment including ice resurfacing equipment for arena assignments.
• Formal academic training in municipal arena and/or pool facility operation or equivalent is preferred for arena assignments.
• Janitorial knowledge and the ability to operate cleaning equipment (vacuums, floor waxers, scrubbers, cleaning chemicals etc.).
• Ability to read and comprehend WHMIS labels, complete logs and incident reports.
• Standard First Aid and CPR-C certification would be an asset.
• Flexibility/availability for shift work, weekends and evenings.
• Flexibility/availability for special events as required.
• Class “G” Driver’s license in good standing.
• Ability to deal courteously and effectively with user groups, general public, program participants.
• Due to the nature of the contacts of this position a Police Vulnerable Sector Check satisfactory to the Town of Newmarket is required.