Temporary Facility Operator

Job Details:
Temporary (CUPE 136T)

Posting Status:
Open to all current Town of Oakville employees and external applicants.

Duration:
These positions will have a maximum duration of eight (8) months. Hours of work may vary depending on operational needs.

Closing Date:
Applications for this position must be received at oakville.ca by 11:59 pm on June 30, 2025.

This posting is for current and future opportunities and will be filled on an as needed basis. Applications will be considered for any openings that become available between now and June 30, 2025.

Consideration may be given to applicants who currently do not possess a Refrigeration Certificate or CPO if a fully qualified candidate is not available in the applicant pool. A successful applicant without the pre-requisite certification will be compensated at the Facility Operator Uncertified Schedule B rate of $30.23 and will be required to obtain certification within 90 days of hire.

Reporting to the Facility Supervisor of Operations and/or Manager, Operations and Maintenance, this position works with limited supervision, performs a variety of semi-skilled work task, performs all necessary duties to ensure that assigned area(s) of responsibility is kept clean and safe at all times; assists in all aspects of work related to the day to day operations of the Town owned facilities and performs related duties as assigned.

Job Responsibilities:

• Under general supervision, performs work related to the operation and maintenance of recreation facilities and assets.

• Provides quality customer service to town staff, the public and other external agencies.

• Works constructively in a team environment and act independently as required, exercising good judgment with safe and appropriate practices and procedures.

• Daily facility maintenance including; ice resurfacing and maintenance, preventative and demand maintenance, custodial and pool water maintenance.

• Performs manual duties involving basic repairs, service and maintenance work to plant equipment and properties.

• Provides direction to Part-Time employees relative to facility operations.

• Operates equipment used in the ongoing maintenance of facilities and assets in compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act.

• Participates in facility and program projects.

• Occasional site visits to satellite facilities within district.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Shifts include weekdays, evenings, and weekends.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of Grade 12 education.

• Successful completion of a recognized Refrigeration Certification and Certified Pool Operator Certificate (CPO) is required but consideration may be given to applicants who currently do not possess a Refrigeration or CPO Certificate (see note above).

• Experience in the operation of related equipment and demonstrated mechanical aptitude.

• Familiarity with all aspects of facility operations and maintenance in addition to ice and public swimming pool maintenance.

• Certified Ice Technician (C.I.T) accreditation and pool operations courses would be an asset.

• Preference will be given to applicants with previous experience and/or training in the operation of a recreational arena, pool, community centre and facility maintenance.

• Knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act.

• Excellent customer service and problem solving skills.

• Willingness to undertake further training.

• Travel to a variety of sites is required for occasional site visits. The successful candidate will be required to supply their own personal vehicle for performing job duties/corporate business.

• A copy of a valid and unrestricted Ontario Driver's License Class G minimum with a driving record that demonstrates responsible and safe driving behaviour must be provided. Note: Applicants with 6 or more points are ineligible for consideration. The successful applicant, who is a new hire, will be required to provide the Corporation with a current drivers abstract (no older than 30 days) and pass a Town administered road test as a condition of employment.

• Please note that successful candidates, who are new hires and/or who have not performed in this position previously will be required to provide a satisfactory criminal record check, with vulnerable sector screening, dated within the last 30 days as a condition of employment

• Employees shall be required to wear CSA approved Green Patch safety footwear while working for the Corporation and shall be required to supply footwear at their own expense.

DATED: January 1, 2025

This job profile reflects the general requirements necessary to perform the principal functions of the job. This does not include all of the work requirements of the job. Applicants are required to demonstrate through their application and in the interview & selection process that their qualifications match those specified. The minimum threshold score for the testing, practical assessment and interview components of the recruitment process is 75%.

We thank all applicants and advise that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.