New job Parks, Recreation and Culture – Arena Attendant, Adult in Ontario

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Parks, Recreation and Culture – Arena Attendant, Adult, Contract

The Township of Uxbridge is seeking a highly motivated and mature individual to fill our Contract Arena

Attendant Position for a 3–8-month contract, responsible for the maintenance and operation of the Arena

and Community Centre facility. Successful candidates will work rotating shifts, including weekends,

evenings, and holidays. The average work week is forty (40) hours at an hourly rate of $26.68 per hour.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Working under the supervision of the Arena and Recreation Manager and Arena Supervisor, the

Attendant will be responsible for:

• Performing a range of facility operations and maintenance activities as required for the safe, effective,

and efficient day-to-day operation of the Arena and Community Centre

• Operating the Olympia, ice edger, ice painting pump, Skid Steer, tractor, scissor lift, walk-behind floor

machines, floor scrubbers and regular pick-up vehicles, as necessary

• Performing daily building inspections and associated logbook entries, including but not limited to: air

quality, refrigeration compressor plant checks, and Olympia circle checks, fire extinguishers, AED,

sprinkler systems, fire alarm panels, equipment and appliances

• Providing excellent customer service to facility users and public

• Participating in special event operations and service delivery, as required

• Assisting with guidance of part-time Arena Attendants and students

• Performing additional related duties as requested

Education, Skills, and Certifications:

• Minimum Grade 12 education

• Experience in arena and recreation facilities operations, maintenance and associated equipment use required

• Certification in ORFA Basic Refrigeration; required or willing to obtain (at candidate’s expense)

• Any additional certifications in Equipment Operations related to Arenas considered an asset

• Ability to understand verbal and written instructions to perform all assigned duties, including electronic

documentation

• Demonstrate the ability to work both independently and as part of a team, take initiative and have

good communication skills; and

• Ability to deal courteously and effectively with the public, staff, suppliers, contractors, and other

departments and levels of government

• Proven ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment

• Available to work flexible hours, including weekends, evenings, and holidays

• Physically able to perform all activities in this area of work (i.e. lifting, climbing and working above

ground level on ladders, scaffolds, upright lifts, etc.)

• Valid ‘G’ Class Driver’s License

Qualified and interested candidates should submit an electronic resume and cover letter stating the position

they applying for, to Hunter Jarvis, Arena and Recreation Manager at [email protected], or a hard copy in

the secure drop-box located outside the Township of Uxbridge Municipal Offices (51 Toronto St. S., Uxbridge,

ON, L9P 1T1) in a sealed envelope, no later than Friday September 10, 2021 at 2:00pm.

We thank all those who apply, however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

The Township of Uxbridge is an Equal Opportunity Employer in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with

Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code (OHRC). The Township of Uxbridge will provide

accommodations throughout the recruitment and selection and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities

and/or needs related to the OHRC. Personal information provided is collected under the authority of The Municipal

Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

51 Toronto Street South, P.O. Box 190, Uxbridge, ON L9P 1T1