Recreation Facilities Attendant

City of Windsor; Windsor; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A municipal government in Windsor is seeking a part-time Recreation Facilities Attendant. The role involves maintaining and operating recreation facilities, cleaning duties, and providing service to the public. Candidates must have a high school diploma, relevant experience, and be able to work flexibly across various shifts. This position offers competitive pay of $21 per hour with opportunities to work up to 24 hours weekly, ensuring a responsive and safe environment for community members.

Benefits

Competitive benefits

Professional growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Must have two years related work experience in customer service or maintenance.
• Current and valid Standard First Aid and CPR certification required.
• Must be available to work any shift, including weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Perform cleaning duties in recreation facilities and service areas.
• Provide general direction and information to the public.
• Operate the ice resurfacer when assigned to outdoor rinks.

Skills

Customer/public service

Maintenance/janitorial

Teamwork

Public relations

Record keeping

Education

Ontario Secondary School Graduation Diploma

Tools

Zamboni

Cleaning equipment

Job description

Overview

Why Windsor? Forward. Together. — Discover a career that connects purpose with possibility. At the City of Windsor, our employees thrive in a collaborative environment that values organizational excellence, community impact, and offers competitive benefits that supports professional growth. Located in Southwestern Ontario on the banks of the Detroit River and Lake St. Clair, Windsor is just minutes from downtown Detroit, Michigan and the north shores of Lake Erie, which is home to over 25 local wineries, craft breweries and distilleries. Windsor boasts world class entertainment, state-of-the-art facilities, iconic food, temperate climate, magnificent waterfront parks & gardens and an innovative workforce with demonstrated capacity in automotive, advanced manufacturing, transportation, life sciences, education and tourism. With affordable living, a diverse community, and a growing economy, Windsor offers a lifestyle as fulfilling as the work we do. Come join a team that reflects the city it serves.

Job Details

Job Title: Recreation Facilities Attendant – Part-Time

Job Posting Number: 2025-0027

Posting Type: Internal and External

Posting Period: Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 8:30 a.m. to Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at 4:30 p.m.

Department: Parks, Recreation & Facilities

Union: C.U.P.E. Local 82

Position Status: Temporary Part-Time

Job Code: 82106

Grade/Class: EA4 – M01

Number of Positions: Up to 60 positions

Rate of Pay: $21.00 per hour

Hours of Work per Week: Maximum of 24 hours per week. Shifts are between 3 and 10 hours in length.

Shift Work Required: Yes

Duties and Responsibilities

Reporting to a Manager in Parks, Recreation & Facilities or designate, this position will be responsible for the maintenance and operation of recreation facilities (arenas and community centres) and attendant service areas.

• The incumbent will perform cleaning duties such as washing walls, woodwork, windows, lights, sweeping floors, vacuuming carpets, cleaning washrooms, operating mechanical floor cleaners and picking up refuse.
• Incumbent will be responsible to provide general direction and information to the public where necessary.
• Will assist the Rink Attendant, as and when required: moving hockey nets, snow removal, resurfacing the ice, maintaining dressing rooms and washrooms.
• When assigned to either of the outdoor rinks, the incumbent will be required to operate the ice resurfacer, perform daily maintenance and monitor the refrigeration plant.
• Responsibility will include a requirement to maintain written records and prepare legible and concise verbal and written reports.
• Must be courteous, cooperative, be able to communicate verbally and in writing, and maintain cordial relations with employees and the general public.
• Will monitor and secure all service areas in the facility. Ensure that all service areas are left clean and ready to use by the general public.
• Incumbent must be able to efficiently operate all equipment associated with building maintenance.
• The Recreational Facilities Attendant will be required to be properly dressed at all times in accordance with safety standards.
• Will perform Occupational Health & Safety duties as outlined in the Corporation’s Health and Safety Program.
• Will perform other related duties as required.

Qualifications

• Must have an Ontario Secondary School Graduation Diploma or Ontario Ministry of Education equivalency;
• Must have (2) two years related work experience in one or a combination of the following areas: customer/public service; maintenance/janitorial; ice rink/recreational facilities;
• Must hold by date of hire and maintain current and valid Standard First Aid and CPR certification obtained from a first aid training provider approved by the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB), for the full term of employment;
• Most positions require a current valid and lawful Class G or G2 driver\'s license in accordance with the Highway Traffic Act, for the purposes of operating a City of Windsor vehicle (i.e. Club Car);
• Persons being offered employment for positions requiring a driver’s licence must provide an up-to-date uncertified driver’s abstract at the time of documentation;
• Must be available to work all shifts for the duration of employment; Shifts include days, afternoons, midnights, weekends and holidays;
• Must have good public relation skills and have the ability to work in a team environment;
• Must be able to work with minimum supervision;
• Must be able to keep records and write reports;
• Must have knowledge of the Occupational Health & Safety Act and the hazards associated with the work;
• Must be a minimum of 17 years of age at time of application;
• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada;
• Must successfully complete training on the handling of various cleaning materials or related chemicals and their use in building maintenance;
• Must successfully complete training on ice resurfacer (Zamboni) if required by the Department;
• Must complete a post-offer agility test in an effort to assist the successful candidate in completing the position tasks safely and to aid in minimizing injuries on the job;
• Once hired, as a condition of employment, Part-Time employees shall provide at their own expense a uniform including an initial and replacement Canadian Standards Association black hockey helmets as required, one (1) pair of safety shoes or boots, two (2) pairs of pants and two (2) shirts. The uniform must be worn in accordance with the standard issue worn by other employees.

Physical Demands

• The physical demands analysis associated with this job indicates a heavy level of work;

Notes

• Recreational Facilities Attendant – Part-Time employees may be assigned to work at any of the following locations:
  Adie Knox Herman Recreation Complex
  Capri Pizzeria Recreation Complex
  Constable John Atkinson Memorial Community Centre
  Forest Glade Community Centre and Arena
  Gino and Liz Marcus Community Complex
  Malden Park Visitor’s Centre
  Ojibway Nature Centre
  Optimist Community Centre
  Outdoor Rinks
  Windsor Family Credit Union Centre
• Note: Only those applicants selected for an interview will be acknowledged
• We offer a smoke-free and scent-safe office environment
• Personal information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act, c. 25 as amended, and will be used to determine eligibility for employment.

In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, the City of Windsor will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities. If selected to participate in the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, please inform the City of Windsor Human Resources staff of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require in respect of any materials or processes used to ensure your equal participation.