Recreation Maintenance Operator

Dryden; Dryden; On-site; CAD 39,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefit package

OMERS pension plan

Job summary

City of Dryden is seeking a Recreation Maintenance Operator in Dryden, Ontario. The role focuses on maintaining Recreation Department facilities and equipment and upholding a professional image for the city.

Responsibilities include cleaning, safety checks, and assisting administration to provide top-notch customer service. The position is permanent, full-time with a 40-hour work week and wage of CAD 34.44 per hour, with benefits per the IBEW Local 1730 Collective Agreement.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 diploma required; trades education asset.
• Basic Refrigeration Certification or Ice Technician, Pool Operator's Certificate assets.
• Knowledge of carpentry, electrical and plumbing.
• Aptitude for general mechanical repair and service work.
• Safe Ice Resurfacer Certification asset.
• Organized, able to set priorities, multitask and decide.
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills.
• Able to work independently and in a team.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Able to work afternoons, evenings and weekends.
• Must have valid G license.
• Criminal record check will be required at own expense.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and perform maintenance of Recreation Department facilities and equipment.
• Represent the City of Dryden in a professional, positive image.
• Ensure facilities are clean and safe by performing routine tasks.
• Assist administration in providing excellent customer service.

Education

Grade 12 diploma

Basic Refrigeration Certification

Ice Technician Certification

Pool Operator's Certificate

Carpentry knowledge

Electrical knowledge

Plumbing knowledge

Ice Resurfacer Certification

G license

Criminal record check

Job description

Internal/External Posting
HR-REC-2026-51
**this opportunity is for an existing position

Job Title: Recreation Maintenance Operator Date Posted: Wednesday, November 4, 2026

Department: Community Services Closing: Open Until Filled (OUF)

Location: Dryden Recreation Complex Reports to: Manager of Recreation

Permanent, Full Time: 40.0 hours per week

Wage: $34.44/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.

Job Summary

To monitor and perform maintenance of all the Recreation Department facilities and equipment 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 criminal record check and driver's abstract, at their own expense, prior to start date .

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 .