Sport Facility Operator (Part Time 40% FTE afternoon shift)

University of Toronto; Toronto; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading Canadian university in Ontario seeks a part-time Sport Facility Operator to manage and maintain sport facilities. This role involves operating specialized equipment, ensuring upkeep of playing surfaces, and providing excellent customer service. Candidates should have at least three years of related experience and a Grade 12 education. The university values diversity and inclusion in its hiring practices.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years of related sport facility operator experience.
• Must have considerable front line customer service experience.
• Ability to lift and move heavy equipment up to 25 kg.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain motorized vehicles and specialized equipment.
• Maintain sport playing surfaces including natural grass, AstroTurf, and ice.
• Perform facility upkeep and identify deficiencies as required.

Skills

Customer service

Conflict management

Communication skills

Education

Completion of Grade 12

Job description

Sport Facility Operator (Part Time 40% FTE afternoon shift)

Date Posted: 08/15/2022
Req ID: 45321
Faculty/Division: Faculty of Kinesiology & Physl Ed.
Department: Faculty of Kinesiology & Physl Ed
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)

Overview

Under general supervision, operates and maintains motorized vehicles and specialized equipment; performs maintenance functions related to sport facilities and surfaces.

Responsibilities

• drives and operates a pickup truck, ice flooding machine, field grooming machine, ice edging machine, snow blower, outdoor vacuum, golf cart and other motorized vehicles as required;
• maintains sport playing surfaces including natural grass, AstroTurf, ice surfaces, and courts (basketball and volleyball);
• performs facility upkeep including identifying and troubleshooting deficiencies in the facility, and may perform minor maintenance on vehicles and equipment;
• sets up and maintains vehicles and sporting equipment for faculty, university and external events; maintains a positive professional image in dress and behavior while on duty;
• shovels snow, sweeps, mops, marks fields, erects temporary fixtures, cleans locker rooms, paints and performs minor maintenance; opens/closes designated areas and manages access as required;
• prepares laundry, operates equipment according to standard operating procedures;
• maintains inventory of supplies and notifies supervisor when supplies are low;
• ensures equipment and materials are moved and stored in an orderly manner; moves furniture and equipment as required;
• performs seasonal locker cleanouts, handles locks and records/stores items for pickup;
• provides guidance and assistance to casual staff and others as directed;
• other related duties as required.

Qualifications

Education: Completion of Grade 12 or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Experience: A minimum of three years of related sport facility operator experience; a minimum of one year of experience with an ice resurfacer is required; experience maintaining sport playing surfaces is an asset; must have considerable front line customer service experience.

Other: Ability to perform the essential physical requirements, including lifting and moving heavy equipment up to 25 kg. Excellent communication skills with ability to follow written and oral instructions. Diplomacy, tact and conflict management skills; ability to remain calm with difficult individuals, exercise good judgment and take initiative; ability to resolve problems and work effectively within a team. Understanding of diversity and equity issues. Must possess a Provincial Class "G" driver's license to operate motorized vehicles. Must successfully complete a current First Aid, AED and CPR certificate within the probationary period, with certifications kept current. Completion of the ORFA Ice Maintenance course is a strong asset.

Shift Details

– Sunday & Monday: 3:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. during September to April each year;
– Saturday & Sunday: 3:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. during May to August each year.

Closing and Terms

Closing Date: 08/22/2022, 11:59PM ET
Employee Group: Hourly
Appointment Type: Budget - Continuing
Schedule: Part-Time

Pay Rate: Job Rate: $28.24/hr
Job Category: Athletics

Diversity Statement

The University of Toronto embraces diversity and is building a culture of belonging that increases our capacity to effectively address and serve the interests of our global community. We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, Black and racialized persons, women, persons with disabilities, and people of diverse sexual and gender identities. We value applicants who have demonstrated a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion and recognize that diverse perspectives, experiences, and expertise are essential to strengthening our academic mission.

As part of your application, you will be asked to complete a brief Diversity Survey. This survey is voluntary. Any information directly related to you is confidential and cannot be accessed by search committees or human resources staff. Results will be aggregated for institutional planning purposes. For more information, please see http://uoft.me/UP.

Accessibility Statement

The University strives to be an equitable and inclusive community and seeks to increase diversity among its members. Our values regarding equity and diversity are linked with our commitment to excellence in the pursuit of our academic mission. The University is committed to the principles of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and strives to make recruitment, assessment and selection processes accessible and to provide accommodations as required for applicants with disabilities. If you require any accommodations during the application and hiring process, please contact [e-mail].