Summer Student - Facilities

Town of Tillsonburg; Tillsonburg; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A local municipal government is seeking a Summer Student - Facility Attendant to assist with the day-to-day operations of the facility. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring facilities are safe, clean, and well-run while assisting with ice resurfacing and pool operations. This role requires a minimum of grade 10, First Aid/CPR training, and good people skills. Work hours may include days, evenings, and weekends. The position offers an hourly rate of $17.60 and is part-time during the summer months.

Benefits

OMERS defined benefit pension plan

Qualifications

• Minimum grade 10 or equivalent.
• Previous similar experience in construction, facility maintenance or operations.
• First Aid/ CPR training.
• WHMIS training.
• Good people skills and ability to work as a team member.
• Ability to work various shifts including days, evenings, and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, clean, and well-run facilities.
• Assist with ice resurfacing and pool operations as required.
• Set up rooms for meetings and socials.
• Check and clean dressing rooms and other facility areas.
• Ensure safety and security of users and guests.
• Follow workplace policies and health and safety regulations.
• Lift heavy objects weighing 50-60 pounds.
• Perform other duties assigned by Chief Operator.

Job description

Summer Student - Facility Attendant

Town of Tillsonburg is a Facility Attendant who would assist with day‑to‑day operations of the facility to ensure that the facility is, rooms set‑ups are complete, user needs are met, and the facility is operated in a safe manner.

This is a seasonal student position with an option to enroll in OMERS defined benefit pension plan.

Job Details

• Department: Recreation, Culture and Parks
• Division: Parks and Facilities
• Reports To: Chief Operator
• Contract: June 21, 2026 - August 29, 2026
• Hourly Rate: $17.60/hour
• Weekly Hours: 35
• Vacancy: 1

Criminal Record Check required for this position. Interested candidates please apply prior to the end of day on Sunday, January 25, 2026.

Responsibilities

• Working with the Facility Operator or designated to provide safe, clean and well‑run facilities
• Assisting with ice resurfacing responsibilities by moving the hockey goals, shoveling and clearing snow and ice following ice resurfacing. Completing small ice repairs as required. Filling ice resurfacer with water and ensuring machine tires are clean for each flood.
• Assisting with Pool operations as required.
• Setting up rooms for meetings and socials following the set up sheets provided by staff. Meeting hall rentals needs by adjusting the set‑ups as required, providing additional furniture, setting up public address equipment, checking spaces for proper cleanliness and temperature. Responding to hall user needs by responding to call box requests for assistance. Checking in on rental functions periodically to ensure everything is fine and their needs are met.
• Checking and cleaning dressing rooms and other Arena areas on a regular basis to ensure a clean appearance and user satisfaction. Reporting any areas that are damaged or any other areas of concern.
• Ensuring proper safety and security of all users and guests by monitoring activities of facility patrons and enforcing all facility rules and codes of conduct.
• Following all established workplace policies and procedures as well as all provincial and federal health and safety regulations and laws.
• Ability to lift heavy objects weighing 50-60 pounds.
• All other duties as assigned by Chief Operator and/or Manager of Parks & Facilities.

Qualifications

• Minimum grade 10 or equivalent.
• Previous similar experience in construction, facility maintenance or operations.
• First Aid/ CPR training.
• WHMIS training.
• Good people skills, ability to work as a team member to handle the public consistently and in a pleasant manner.
• Ability to work various shifts including days, evenings and weekends.

About the recruitment process

The Town of Tillsonburg uses Jazz HR recruitment software to streamline the collection and communication of resumes and applications.

All new Town of Tillsonburg employees are required to complete a police record check.

The Town will accommodate any individual needs you have throughout the recruitment process in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005. Please contact us if you require any accommodations.

The Town of Tillsonburg is an equal opportunity employer and all information collected will be used in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act for the purpose of job selection.

We thank all those who apply for positions, but only applicants invited for an interview will be contacted.