Reporting to the Manager of Community Services, the Facility Operator is responsible for duties related to the day-to-day operation and maintenance of municipal recreational facilities, including but not limited to the arena, community centre, fire hall, parks, gardens, grounds, and playfields. This position works collaboratively in a team environment alongside other operators, seasonal staff, and contractors to ensure the safe, efficient operation and maintenance of these facilities.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
• A working knowledge of basic building construction and maintenance, including electrical, plumbing, HVAC and basic refrigeration.
• Effective written and oral communication skills, as well as experience in reading, listening and following directions
• Completing mathematical calculations for working with equipment and materials.
• Ability to read operating manuals, schedules and construction plans.
• Training in the safe and effective operation and care of tools, equipment, machinery and other resources of the Parks and Recreation Department, including tractor, mower, line trimmer, floor scrubbers, pickup truck, ice re-surfacer, compressors and hand tools.
• Ability to deal with the public with diplomacy and tact.
• Knowledge of liquor licensing provisions, including Smart Serve certification.
• Ability to follow through with assigned tasks, to ask questions and ensure that the tasks are completed in an effective, timely and efficient manner, based on policy or supervisory direction.
• Following procedures, policies and other documentation required to effectively deliver the Municipality’s facilities programs.
• Ability to regularly lift more than 25 kg.
• Must have a keen interest in working in a team environment.
• Must have excellent internal and external customer service abilities.
• Experience with maintaining buildings, parks, and playfield maintenance
• Must be physically capable of carrying out the essential duties of the job.
• Maintains a valid Class G license (Driver’s Abstract required).
Hours & Conditions of Work
• 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday
• Driving municipal vehicle and equipment or performing manual work in an open outside environment in all types of weather, on an as-needed basis, with occasional periods in an inside setting.
• Attend staff and training meetings as required.
• Ability to work rotating shifts on nights and weekends.
• Occasionally working with two or three functions simultaneously, some with large groups in the hundreds.
• Interactions are generally courteous and collaborative; required to ensure full understanding of information or decisions; resolves conflict and obtains willing action or consent.