Recreation Maintenance Operator

City of Dryden; Dryden; On-site; CAD 69,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Dryden is hiring a Recreation Maintenance Operator to maintain the Recreation Department facilities, ensuring cleanliness and safety. This permanent, full-time position requires strong customer service skills and the ability to perform mechanical repairs. A valid driver’s license and specific certifications are important for this role, which involves working flexible hours, including evenings and weekends.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

OMERS pension plan

Qualifications

• Grade 12 diploma required; focus on trades education considered an asset.
• Current Basic Refrigeration Certification or Certified Ice Technician preferred.
• Basic knowledge of carpentry, electrical and plumbing needed.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and perform maintenance of Recreation Department facilities.
• Ensure cleanliness and safety of facilities; provide excellent customer service.
• Assist administration in ensuring service quality.

Skills

Customer Service

Problem Solving

Communication

Mechanical Repair

Organization

Analytical Skills

Education

Grade 12 Diploma

Job description

Job Title: Recreation Maintenance Operator Date Posted: Wednesday, May 28, 2025

Department: Community Services Closing: 4:00pm, Wednesday, June 18, 2025

Location: Dryden Recreation Complex Reports to: Director of Community Services

Permanent, Full Time: 40.0 hours per week

Wage: $33.44/hour with benefits as per the IBEW Local 1730 Collective Agreement.
The City offers a comprehensive benefit package and OMERS pension plan as per the IBEW 1730 Collective Agreement, more information can be found on our website at: careers.dryden.ca .

Job Summary :
To monitor and perform maintenance of all the Recreation Department facilities and equipments while representing the City of Dryden in a professional, positive image . To ensure Recreation Department facilities are clean and safe by performing routine tasks in maintaining cleanliness, sanitary conditions and appearance. Assisting administration in providing the best customer service.

Position Requirements:

• Grade 12 diploma required. A focus on trades education would be considered an asset.
• Current Basic Refrigeration Certification or designated Certified Ice Technician, and Pool Operator’s Certificate would be considered assets.
• Basic knowledge of carpentry, electrical and plumbing
• Must have an aptitude for general mechanical repair and service work.
• Safe Ice Resurfacer Operator Certification would be considered an asset
• Organized, able to set priorities, multitask and make decisions.
• Being able to demonstrate superior problem solving and analytical skills
• Ability to work independently as well as in a group setting
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Being able to work in a modified work week environment – including afternoons, evenings and weekends
• Have and maintain a valid “G” license.
• The successful applicant will be required to obtain and submit a clean criminal record check and driver’s abstract, at their own expense, prior to start date .

Application Process :
Interested applicants are to submit a cover letter & resume outlining qualifications & experience through the City’s online application, which can be found at:
careers.dryden.ca

Personal Information contained on this form is collected pursuant to the Municipal Act, 2001, and will be used for the purpose of determining eligibility for employment. Questions with respect to the collection of personal information should be addressed to the Freedom of Information and Privacy Coordinator, City of Dryden, 30 Van Horne Avenue, Dryden, ON P8N 2A7 [phone].

Accommodations of persons with disabilities are available for all parts of the recruitment and selection process. Applicants need to make their required accommodations known in advance to the Director of Human Resources or designate.

The City of Dryden is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability or age.

We thank all applicants and advise that only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted .