Recreation Facility Operator I (Excluded)

Vernon; Vernon; On-site; CAD 27,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Vernon is seeking Recreation Facility Operator 1 to support arena and recreation center operations, including rink maintenance, event setup, and customer service. The role involves cleaning, equipment handling, and assisting with ice production for seasonal programs and rentals.

Hours vary and include evenings, weekends, and holidays; training provided. Valid BC Driver Licence required; refrigeration and pool operation certificates preferred.

Qualifications

• Require valid BC Driver Licence (Class 5).
• No prior experience required; training provided.
• Preferred Building Service Worker Certificate.

Responsibilities

• Assist with cleaning duties: sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, waxing, and maintaining facilities.
• Assist with setup/takedown of events and moving equipment.
• Operate ice resurfacers and maintain ice quality and safety.
• Promote safe use of Centennial Outdoor Rink and facilities.
• Collect and manage waste and recycling.

Skills

Communication

Team player

Safety awareness

Time management

Customer service

Flexibility

Education

Valid Class 5 BC Driver Licence

Building Service Worker Certificate

Tools

Ice resurfacer

Floor scrubber

Ride-on tractor

Job description

Job Details

• Internal Closing Date: Aug 20, 2026
• External Closing Date: Sept 24, 2026
• Hourly Rate: 23.83
• Minimum Weekly Hours: 0
• Accepting applications until all positions are filled. Hiring will occur on an ongoing basis throughout the posting period.
• Up to five (5) positions available.

Reporting to the Manager, Recreation Operations and under the direct supervision of Supervisor, Arena Operations and Supervisor, Recreation Centre Facility, and under the guidance of experienced Recreation Facility Operators, this position is responsible for providing support to facility staff where additional assistance is required with the operation of facilities for seasonal work, programs, events and rentals.

The Recreation Facility Operator 1 assists with operating and maintaining the Centennial Outdoor Rink and other indoor ice sheets and providing excellent customer service to the various user groups. The work is routine and repetitive and is subject to quality check by a supervisor. This is a physically demanding position. Hours of work vary and includes evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Duties

• Assists in building cleaning duties including, sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, waxing and stripping floors, dusting ledges, ventilating system and lights, cleaning and disinfecting sinks, toilets and urinals, cleaning mirrors, cubicles, windows, ground maintenance, maintaining exterior spaces and replenishing supplies before, during, and after events and rentals to positively reflect our facilities
• Assist with set up and take down of events which includes, but is not limited to, tables, chairs, portable stages, draping, partitions, retractable seating, arena boards, glass, conversion of dry floor portable floors. May also assist with transporting event and rental equipment between locations.
• Operates ice resurfacers and maintains the ice in safe condition for use such as ice depths and edging.
• Promotes the safe public, program, and rental use of the Centennial Outdoor Rink
• Collects, transfers, and replace garbage and recycling.
• Assists with the conversion of dry floors and ice sheets, making ice, and seasonal work.
• Effectively communicates and exchanges information with co-workers and supervisor both verbally, and in writing through recording and sharing in the log books.
• Performs other related duties as required.

All persons employed by the City of Vernon will be required to assist the City in providing emergency services. Duties assigned during an emergency may differ from regular duties.

Immediate Supervisor

• Title: Supervisor, Arenas Operations OR Supervisor, Recreation Centre Operations
• Position Titles directly supervised: N/A

Responsibilities

• Assign Work Review Work
• Evaluating Performance Discipline Employee(s)

Required Education and Experience

• Valid Class 5 B.C. Driver Licence
• No experience is required. Training will be provided.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to understands and effectively carries out oral and written instructions
• Ability to communicate well, both orally and in writing
• Ability to perform manual work and sustain physical demands of job
• Ability to work irregular shifts.
• Ability to communicate with patrons and co-workers in a courteous and effective manner and work as a team player
• Ability to take initiative and work independently.
• Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills to complete tasks effectively under pressure.
• Demonstrated ability to use materials and operate small equipment in a safe and efficient manner.
• Safety conscious with a demonstrated knowledge of applicable WorkSafe BC legislation, Technical Safety BC, and the City of Vernon Occupational Health & Safety policy.
• Ability to obtain Refrigeration Safety Awareness Certificate
• Ability to obtain Pool Operator Level 1 Certificate
• Able to obtain and maintain an acceptable Police Information Check with the Vulnerable Sector Check

Preferred Education, Experience, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Building Service Worker Certificate.
• Refrigeration Safety Awareness Certificate
• Pool Operator Level 1 Certificate
• Experience with efficiently operating light equipment including, but not limited to a wet dry vacuum, floor scrubber, snow blower, leaf blower and ride on tractor.
• Previous experience operating ice resurfacing equipment and edger
• Previous building conversion experience.