Temporary Facilities Attendant

The Corporation of the Town of Whitby; Whitby; Hybrid; CAD 43,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits and pension

Hybrid work information

Job summary

The Corporation of the Town of Whitby is seeking a Facility Attendant to maintain, clean and repair Town facilities and to support event setups and rentals. You will monitor cleaning equipment, manage inventory, and coordinate room arrangements for groups while responding to public inquiries and assisting staff with routine tasks.

Ideal candidates have Grade 12, basic Building Operation and Maintenance training, and at least 12 months of related experience.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 education is required.
• Post-secondary courses in Building Operation and Maintenance are preferred.
• 12 months of related experience in building maintenance and cleaning.

Responsibilities

• General maintenance, cleaning and repairs of assigned Town facilities.
• Maintain cleaning equipment and inventory; ensure rooms and areas are set up correctly.
• Assist rental/permits groups with their needs and execute special requests.
• Respond to public and staff inquiries; provide training to junior staff; order supplies.
• Perform building checks and travel to other locations if required.

Skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Problem solving

Education

Grade 12

Building Operation and Maintenance

Job description

Who We Are

Our team is highly skilled, passionate about our community, and we care. Let's grow together. Who We Are In Whitby, we are dedicated to our work, our community, and each other. We work hard, we have fun, and we celebrate our successes.

The Town of Whitby is a community in transformation that is located in the heart of Durham Region in the eastern Greater Toronto Area. Whitby is the second-largest municipality in the region and one of the fastest-growing communities in Canada. Located on Lake Ontario and only an hour east of Toronto, the population of Whitby is expected to grow from 140,000 to more than 200,000 by 2031. Whitby’s Official Plan has been updated to establish new directions for Whitby’s planned growth and development; the protection of our natural and built environments; urban design intensification; sustainability; community improvement; and, new employment within this time frame. The Town of Whitby combines a small town atmosphere with the sophistication and amenities of a larger urban centre. Whitby boasts two beautiful heritage downtowns, one of the finest recreational harbours with an award-winning marina, year round sports and recreation activities, parks, trails, and a robust arts and culture scene, all of which are part of the extraordinary amenities that Whitby residents enjoy every day.

Whitby has an exciting and aspiring future, with a community that is welcoming, growing and transforming. On our team, you can expect to make a difference through your work and have a direct impact on shaping our growing community. Creating an inclusive environment where employees experience job satisfaction and have rewarding careers is important to us. We live our values and foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, respect and engagement where people enjoy coming to work. The Town of Whitby is a hybrid organization. This means staff are empowered to do their best work from various locations, as appropriate for the position. We want to be the preferred employer for the most talented people who care about the Town of Whitby, and are excited and proud to serve our vibrant community.

What You Will Get To Do

The successful candidate will have a positive impact on our corporate culture by demonstrating the Town’s CARE core values (Collaborative, Accountable, Respectful, Engaged) through daily interactions with individuals at all levels of the organization, external contacts and elected officials. By effectively building positive rapport and relationships both internally and externally, the successful candidate will help us achieve our mission that together we deliver services that make a difference in our community. Reporting to the Supervisor of Facilities (Community Centres) the Facility Attendant is responsible for: the general maintenance, cleaning and repairs of the assigned Town of Whitby facilities maintaining all cleaning equipment and monitoring cleaning product inventory; consulting with staff to ensure meeting rooms and areas are set up appropriately; assisting rental/permits groups with their needs, i.e. type of set-ups, number of guests, times, arrival times and accurate execution of permitted and special requests; responding to public and staff inquiries; providing training leadership and direction to junior employees including job specific training, guidance and division of responsibilities; ordering supplies; performing building checks and acting on deficiencies; completing administrative requirements as required; may be required to travel to other locations during shift. other duties as may be required.

Who You Are

Our Community Services team is looking for a self-motivated, solutions-oriented team member. You convey your thoughts clearly and concisely. You listen attentively and ask questions for clarification and understanding. Using sound judgment, you demonstrate tact, diplomacy and sound discretion when working with the public. You’re always happy to learn new things and to help build a working environment that encourages and cultivates new ideas. You foster a collaborative team environment among co-workers, and work well both independently and as part of a team. You solve problems by identifying, gathering and processing relevant information to determine possible solutions, evaluate them and make recommendations. You are committed to working in and creating a socially inclusive environment, responding with sensitivity to diverse needs. You are a clear communicator who is good at establishing clear directions, distributing workload among junior staff and trusting people to perform.

What You Bring To Our Team

As the successful applicant, you must possess: minimum of Grade 12 education; post-secondary course(s) in Building Operation and Maintenance; possess at least twelve (12) months of related experience in building maintenance and cleaning, building and equipment repair, customer service and facility supervision and operational responsibility; maintain, in good standing, a valid Class "G" Driver's Licence, Working At Heights or Lift Specific Certification current certification in CPR/AED (Level C) and Emergency First Aid; a valid, satisfactory police criminal record check to work with the vulnerable sector.

What We Offer You

A comprehensive benefits and pension program to ensure that your total compensation package addresses both your work and life needs. Salary Range/Hourly rate: $31.32 - $39.16. Hybrid information: Frontline Hours: Flex hours, including days, afternoons, and nights, forty (40) hours per week. Shifts may be scheduled between the hours of 12:00 a.m. and 11:59 p.m., Sunday to Saturday. Closing Date: October 5, 2026. Vacancy Statement: Unless specifically stated, all job postings at the Town of Whitby are to fill existing vacancies within our organization. AI Disclosure: The Town of Whitby confirms that artificial intelligence (AI) will not be used in the screening, assessment, or selection process for this position.

Our Commitment to Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Antiracism

At the Town of Whitby, we view holistic inclusion as the pathway to achieving healthy relationships, inclusive excellence and fostering a culture where everyone can thrive. We acknowledge our history—the good and the bad, promote social justice and address discrimination and inequities. We strive to create a workplace that encourages you to always bring your authentic self to work.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The Town of Whitby is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. Applications from women and minority candidates are strongly encouraged. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy and pregnancy‑related conditions, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Accommodation

The Town of Whitby 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.

Personal Information

We thank all applicants and advise that only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. Personal information provided is collected under the authority of The Municipal Act, 2001 and the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

In Whitby, we are dedicated to our work, our community, and each other. We work hard, we have fun, and we celebrate our successes. Our employees are collaborative, accountable, respectful and engaged. We want to be the preferred employer for the most talented people who care about the Town of Whitby, and are excited and proud to serve our vibrant community.