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

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

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Toronto is seeking a part-time Sport Facility Operator to manage and maintain various sport facilities and equipment. The role demands operational experience with an ice resurfacer, strong customer service skills, and physical capability. Candidates are expected to ensure facility upkeep and assist in sporting events throughout the year, offering a pay rate of $28.24/hr.

Qualifications

• A minimum of three years of related sport facility operator experience.
• Experience with an ice resurfacer is required.
• Ability to perform physical functional requirements (lifting equipment up to 25 kg).

Responsibilities

• Operates and maintains various motorized vehicles and specialized equipment.
• Maintains sport playing surfaces including natural grass and ice.
• Identifies and troubleshoots deficiencies in the facility.

Skills

Communication skills

Customer service

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Education

Completion of Grade 12 or equivalent

Tools

Ice resurfacer

Motorized vehicles

Job description

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

Date Posted: 09/26/2025
Req ID: 45320
Faculty/Division: Faculty of Kinesiology & Physl Ed.
Department: Faculty of Kinesiology & Physl Ed
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)

Description:

General Description of Class: Under general supervision, operates and maintains a number of motorized vehicles and specialized equipment; performs maintenance functions.

Responsibilities

• drives and operates a pick-up truck, ice flooding machine, field grooming machine, ice edging machine, snow blower and outdoor vacuum, golf cart and other motorized vehicles as required
• maintains sport playing surfaces including natural grass, AstroTurf, ice surfaces, courts (basketball and volleyball)
• facility upkeep including identifying and troubleshooting deficiencies in the facility, identifying defective vehicles/equipment, and performing minor facility maintenance on vehicles and equipment
• sets up and maintains vehicles and sporting equipment for faculty, university and external customer events; projects a professional image in dress and behavior while on duty
• shovels snow, sweeps garbage, mops floors, marks fields and erects temporary fixtures, cleans locker rooms, paints and performs minor maintenance duties; opens and locks doors for authorized personnel; requests unauthorized personnel to leave premises; escalates as required
• prepares laundry for washing and 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, cuts locks as directed, and stores items removed in the designated area for pick up
• 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 considered an asset. Must have considerable front line customer service experience
• Other: Ability to perform the essential physical functional requirements of the position (lifting and moving heavy equipment up to 25 kg). Excellent communication skills, ability to follow written and oral instructions, diplomacy, tact and conflict management skills; able to deal calmly with upset individuals, exercise good judgment, take initiative, resolve problems, and participate effectively within a team. Understanding of diversity and equity issues. Provincial Class "G" driver’s license required. Must complete a current First Aid, AED and CPR certificate within the probationary period (certifications kept current and updated annually). 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 Date: 10/04/2025, 11:59PM ET
Employee Group: Hourly
Appointment Type: Budget - Continuing
Schedule: Part-Time

Pay Scale: Job Rate: $28.24/hr

Job Category: Athletics

Diversity & Accessibility

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 proactively seeks to increase diversity among its community members. Our values regarding equity and diversity are linked with our unwavering 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 at any point during the application and hiring process, please contact [e-mail].