Seasonal Maintenance

Stratford Festival; Ontario; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a renowned theatre company as a seasonal Maintenance 1 team member! This role involves maintaining a clean and safe environment for patrons and staff, participating in emergency maintenance, and ensuring the facilities are ready for events. You will work in a creative atmosphere that values diversity and inclusion, contributing to the magic of live theatre. If you have a strong work ethic, physical stamina, and a commitment to safety, this position offers a unique opportunity to be part of an iconic cultural institution in Stratford, Ontario.

Benefits

Creative work environment

Employee Assistance Program

Complimentary & discounted ticket offers

Employee discounts on merchandise

Participation in live theatre events

Qualifications

• Ability to perform physical tasks including lifting up to 50lbs.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety protocols.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily cleaning and housekeeping duties throughout facilities.
• Assist with emergency maintenance and respond to safety concerns.

Skills

Physical stamina

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Tools

Cleaning equipment

Safety equipment

Job description

Posted Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at 4:00 AM

Who We Are:

Based in Stratford, Ontario, the Stratford Festival is one of the world’s foremost repertory theatre companies. It operates year-round, presenting a season of about a dozen plays each year between the months of April and November, a rich stream of digital content and hundreds of events designed to deepen understanding of the plays. For every person a theatregoer sees on our stages, we have seven people working behind the scenes, some of the world’s most dedicated and experienced arts workers.

The Stratford Festival is committed to ongoing work to support equity, inclusion, anti-racism and anti-oppression in all areas of our work. These areas include play selection, casting, marketing and public relations efforts, education programs, production, design, recruitment of staff and volunteers, and the composition of the Board of Directors.

Why You Should Apply:

• Creative work environment
• Employee Assistance Program to encourage work-life balance and strong mental health
• Complimentary & discounted ticket offers and events
• Employee discounts on merchandise and event space
• Being a part of the magic of live theatre!

This seasonal maintenance position reports to the Head of Maintenance or designate and is part of the Facilities team.

Maintenance 1 Responsibilities:

• Perform daily cleaning, housekeeping or other duties throughout all Stratford Festival facilities as assigned. Use proper equipment and cleaning supplies at all times.
• Daily cleaning duties but not limited to as follows: sweep, mop, scrub, and clean floors. Vacuum carpets, furniture, drapes and other fabrics. Dust and clean walls, doors, windows, woodwork, blinds, and furniture. Stocking and supplies to all areas as required.
• Remove trash from all areas interior and exterior, including consolidating recyclable materials for pick-up. Deliver trash and recycle bins to trash collection area. Pick up of grounds as required.
• Perform room set-up for meetings, lectures, conferences, special events, etc., as required.
• Log, note, or otherwise participate in communication logs, checklists, inventory control, etc.
• Notify the Head of Maintenance of repairs and maintenance work for the building and equipment.
• Perform and assist with emergency maintenance duties as required, e.g. floods, spills, etc.
• Respond in a professional, polite and helpful manner when liaising with patrons and staff. This includes communication and response with staff on radio headsets.
• Adhere to the Festival’s Health and Safety Policy and Procedures guidelines. Comply with fire, safety and other emergency practices. Inform the Facilities Manager/Head of Maintenance of any condition observed to be unsafe.
• Perform other related duties within the job classification as assigned.

Maintenance 1 Qualifications:

• Ability to perform the physical requirements of the job (regular light to moderate lifting and carrying; occasional heavy lifting up to 50lbs).

Maintenance 1 Hourly Rate: $23.53

This seasonal unionized position is located in Stratford, Ontario and will begin as soon as possible. Candidates are required to work flexible hours including evenings, weekends and holidays.

Shared Values:

• Inclusion: contribute to an environment where everyone is welcome, valued and respected; consistently demonstrate an open-mindedness and intellectual curiosity that promote and celebrate the diversity of perspectives.
• Innovation: put experience and knowledge into creative problem-solving and the continuous improvement of the organization.
• Rigor: show integrity in behaviour, attention to detail in work and commitment to excellence and professional evolution.
• Caring: be empathetic, understanding and attentive to others.
• Connection: establish and maintain trusting relationships that are respectful and constructive.

Who Should Apply:

We welcome applicants of every identity and encourage applications from Indigenous, Black, People of Colour, Deaf, disabled and 2SLGBTQ+ folks. We are committed to accommodating people with disabilities throughout the recruitment process and beyond. If you require accommodation (including, but not limited to, an accessible interview site, alternative format documents, ASL Interpreter or Assistive Technology) during the recruitment and selection process, please let our recruitment team know.

No candidate will meet every desired qualification. If your experience looks a little different from what we've identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we’d love to learn more about you!

If you would like to contribute your own remarkable talents to North America’s largest not-for-profit theatre, we’d like to hear from you.