Recreation / Public Works Labourer

Autism Services; Canada; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Town of Eston is seeking a dependable, hands-on employee to support Recreation & Public Works operations. The role involves operating a Zamboni, ice maintenance, rink and facility cleaning, event prep, and general maintenance.

It requires flexibility for evenings, weekends, and winter call-outs, plus valid Class 5 license and willingness to learn equipment operation. Applicants should enjoy varied work, adapt to seasonal priorities, and be ready to assist wherever needed.

Qualifications

• Valid Class 5 driver’s licence is required.
• Experience operating a Zamboni or municipal equipment is an asset.
• Ability to perform physical work indoors and outdoors in varying weather.
• Willingness to learn equipment operation and basic maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Recreation and rink operations: operate the Zamboni and maintain ice quality.
• Clean and upkeep rink facilities, assist with events and activities.
• Monitor facility conditions and report safety concerns.
• Public Works operations: assist winter snow-removal using municipal equipment.
• Support street maintenance, grounds work and general municipal projects.
• Respond to changing weather and seasonal priorities.

Skills

Zamboni operation

Equipment operation

Physical stamina

Flexible hours

Driver's licence Class 5

Job description

The Town of Eston is seeking a dependable, hands‑on employee to support both Recreation & Public Works operations. This position is suited to someone who enjoys varied work, can adapt to changing seasonal priorities and is willing to assist wherever needed. The primary department may change according to operational requirements.

Recreation and rink operations:

• Operate the Zamboni and complete ice maintenance to support safe, quality ice conditions.
• Perform rink, change-room and facility cleaning and routine upkeep.
• Assist with event preparation, set-up, take-down and minor-sports or recreation activities.
• Monitor facility conditions and promptly report safety or maintenance concerns.
• Work scheduled evening and weekend shifts during the rink season.
• Summer season; maintain ball diamonds and grounds upkeep

Public Works operations:

• Support winter snow-removal operations using municipal equipment, including the grader, bi-directional tractor (Bi-Di) and trucks, based on experience and assigned training.
• Assist with street maintenance, sweeping, mowing, grounds work and general municipal projects.
• Operate and maintain equipment safely and complete routine checks as assigned.
• Assist with fairgrounds, parks and facility maintenance, including mowing, trimming, waste removal, event preparation and minor repairs.
• Respond to changing weather, seasonal priorities and operational needs.

Qualifications and attributes:

• Valid Class 5 driver's licence.
• Experience operating a Zamboni, municipal equipment is an asset; training may be provided.
• Previous experience in recreation facilities, maintenance or public works is an asset.
• Mechanical aptitude and a willingness to learn equipment operation and basic maintenance.
• Ability to perform physical work indoors & outdoors in varying weather conditions
• Available for flexible hours, evenings, weekends, on-call rotations & winter call-outs