Recreation Maintenance Operator

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

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

OMERS pension plan

Job summary

The City of Dryden is seeking a Recreation Maintenance Operator to monitor and maintain the Recreation Department facilities and equipment at the Dryden Recreation Complex. You will help keep facilities clean, safe, and well-maintained while representing the City in a professional manner.

Responsibilities include routine maintenance, assisting administration with customer service, and ensuring high-quality public amenities.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 diploma required; trades education asset.
• Basic knowledge of carpentry, electrical and plumbing.
• Must have aptitude for general mechanical repair and service work.
• Current Basic Refrigeration Certification or designated Certified Ice Technician; Pool Operator’s Certificate assets.
• Safe Ice Resurfacer Operator Certification asset.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and perform maintenance of Recreation Department facilities and equipment.
• Maintain cleanliness, sanitary conditions and appearance of facilities.
• Represent the City professionally and provide excellent customer service.
• Assist administration in delivering quality public services.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Safety awareness

Independent/ teamwork

Education

Grade 12 diploma

Trades education asset

Tools

Basic Refrigeration Certification

Certified Ice Technician

Pool Operator’s Certificate

Ice Resurfacer Certification

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 .

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 .