ROOM ATTENDANT

City of Toronto; Toronto; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Room Attendant to join their Facilities Management Division. This part-time role involves setting up meeting spaces, providing excellent customer service, and ensuring a clean and welcoming environment for events. Candidates should be flexible with their schedules, as shifts may vary throughout the week, including weekends and holidays. If you are passionate about providing outstanding service and enjoy working in a dynamic setting, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a team that values inclusivity and community engagement, making a positive impact in one of Canada’s largest cities.

Qualifications

• Experience in customer service and dealing with the public.
• Experience in setting up meeting/event equipment.

Responsibilities

• Set up and remove equipment for meetings and events.
• Perform cleaning duties and maintain order during events.

Skills

Customer Service

Event Setup

Cleaning Duties

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Problem Solving

Education

Experience in Customer Service

Experience with AV Equipment

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Venue Booking System

Job description

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• Job Category: Buildings, Property Operations & Real Estate
• Work Location: City Hall, Metro Hall, Civic Centres and Squares
• Job Type & Duration: Part-time, 6 months with possibilty of renewal
• Hourly Rate and Wage Grade: $25.50 - 27.94
• Shift Information: Monday to Sunday as required up to 40 hours per week per week, (weekdays, weekends, days, afternoons, evenings, and/or holidays)
• Affiliation: L79 Unit B PT
• Number of Positions Open: 1
• Posting Period: 30-APR-2025 - 14-MAY-2025
  
  

• Job ID: 54878
• Job Category: Buildings, Property Operations & Real Estate
• Division & Section: Corporate Real Estate Management, FM Civic Buildings
• Work Location: City Hall, Metro Hall, Civic Centres and Squares
• Job Type & Duration: Part-time, 6 months with possibilty of renewal
• Hourly Rate and Wage Grade: $25.50 - 27.94
• Shift Information: Monday to Sunday as required up to 40 hours per week per week, (weekdays, weekends, days, afternoons, evenings, and/or holidays)
• Affiliation: L79 Unit B PT
• Number of Positions Open: 1
• Posting Period: 30-APR-2025 - 14-MAY-2025
  
  

Job Description

Please Note: Shifts for the Room Attendant position vary as operations are 7 days a week. The successful candidate must be available to work scheduled shifts during the days, afternoons, evenings, weekends and/or holidays.

Toronto is Canada’s largest city, the fourth largest in North America, and home to a diverse population of about 2.8 million people. Consistently ranked one of the world’s most livable cities, we are a global centre for business, finance, arts and culture. Join the award-winning Toronto Public Service as a Room Attendant within our Facilities Management Division.

Major Responsibilities

Reporting to the Supervisor, Customer Support Services, the Room Attendant is required to set up, arrange and store furniture and equipment required in meeting rooms, outdoor meeting/event areas and public floors and provide assistance to public and staff. Responsibilities include:

• Sets up, maintains and removes equipment and furniture for meetings and special events at various Civic Centres locations. Liaises with clients to ensure proper facilitation of events and meetings. Monitors meetings and events while in progress, provides assistance and enforces regulations and policies
• Reviews meeting/event permits, diagrams and daily schedules and sets up each meeting/event accordingly
• Delivers meeting schedules, posts signage and elevator notices
• Provides assistance at meetings by answering telephones, taking and delivering messages. Maintains order during meetings. Escorts officials or undesirables from meetings as directed
• Checks venues/rooms before and following meetings/events and collects/returns articles to clients
• Completes daily check of meeting/event/public spaces and reports to coordinator for any necessary follow up
• Performs cleaning duties such as vacuuming rugs and public seating areas, dusting and polishing furniture and equipment, and washing and mopping floors and equipment. Moves furniture in meeting rooms and reports any damage or repairs required
• Sets up and operates sound and AV equipment during meetings/events
• Answers inquiries from City of Toronto employees, elected officials and members of the public
• May travel to off-site locations/work sites
  
  

Key Qualifications

Your application must describe your qualifications as they relate to:

• Considerable experience providing customer service and dealing with the public.
• Experience in setting up and taking down meeting/event equipment such as tables, chairs, barricades, tents, audio visual and sound equipment, stages, risers and cleaning areas
• Experience using Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook).
• Experience using a computerized venue booking system, e.g. CLASS.
  
  

You Must Also Have

• Ability to lift, push, pull heavy items and must be able to lift 43 kg.
• Ability to perform the required duties indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to maintain cooperative working relationships with staff, clients and the general public.
• Good organizational and problem solving skills.
• Ability to work under time constraints and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work cooperatively within a team.
• Knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act and the provisions that apply to this work including WHMIS.
• Ability to work shifts as assigned, including weekends, evenings and holidays.
• Ability to travel to various work locations within the City of Toronto as required.
• Possession of a valid Ontario Driver’s Licence class “G” and the use of a personal vehicle for site visits would be an asset.
  
  

Notes

• Employees from the three (3) Local 79 part-time bargaining units will be given priority consideration over external applicants.
• Transfer requests from part-time employees will not be accepted as part of this job posting process. Employees wishing a transfer in accordance with their collective agreement, must submit a transfer request prior to the job being posted in order to be considered.
• If selected, the successful candidate will be reassigned to this part-time position and bargaining unit.
• Applicants are required to demonstrate in their resume that their qualifications match those specified in the job posting. Additional information submitted after the job posting closing date will not be accepted.
• Assessment may include an interview, written and/or practical test. Location of assessment to be determined.
• Work location reflects what is known at the time of posting.
• An employee's reporting relationship and/or work location may change due to operational reasons and in accordance with their Collective Agreement.
• Information on preparing for City job competitions is available on the Job Opportunities website.
  
  

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

The City is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to creating a workplace culture of inclusiveness that reflects the diverse residents that we serve. Learn more about the City’s commitment to employment equity.

Accommodation

The City of Toronto is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive organization. We are committed to providing barrier-free and accessible employment practices in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Should you require Code-protected accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process, please make them known when contacted and we will work with you to meet your needs. Disability-related accommodation during the application process is available upon request. Learn more about the City’s Hiring Policies and Accommodation Process.

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