Seasonal Labourer - Arenas 

Position Summary

Reporting to the Facility Operations Coordinator, the Seasonal Labourer - Arenas, is responsible for facility operations maintenance related to arenas.  This position oversees the facility to ensure programs/events run as scheduled and is responsible for the security and safety of the facility and its patrons.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensures the facility is opened and closed at scheduled times
• Notifies the Lead Hand or the Facility Operations Coordinator regarding any staff or facility related issues.
• Operates ice resurfacer and/or specialized equipment such as edger, scissor lift, swing machines, ride on scrubber, etc.
• Performs general cleaning/maintenance (i.e. mopping, sweeping, vacuuming, window cleaning,     
• Washroom/dressing room cleaning, snow shoveling, garbage pick up, etc.) in accordance with the daily housekeeping schedule
• Performs set up and take down of tables and chairs for events, meeting rooms, banquet halls, etc.
• Responds to requests from patrons (general public) and other City of Richmond Hill staff on general
• Facility issues and/or maintenance requests
• Operates power tools and cleaning and safety equipment
• Responsible for the security of the building
• Ensures that all policies and procedures are being followed by patrons and part time maintenance staff as applicable
• Delegates and assigns job duties to part time facility maintenance staff and follows up, as required
• Adheres to corporate initiatives (i.e. recycling, energy management)
• Utilizes computer systems (i.e. Lotus Notes)
• Operates and monitors facility operation systems and records readings
• Ensures facility scheduling is “executed” in a prompt and timely manner
• Be responsible for the allocation of dressing room keys
• Assists with annual shut down maintenance schedule

Education and Experience

• Secondary School Graduation Diploma
• Standard First Aid and CPR
• Basic Refrigeration or ice maintenance certificate would be an asset

• Minimum 2 years’ related experience

Required Skills/Knowledge

• Demonstrates understanding of, and works to meet, pre-determined standards; promptly and efficiently completes work assignments
• Demonstrates solid knowledge and ability; and can apply the competency, with minimal or no guidance
• Detects and communicates non-compliance to appropriate level; deals with non-compliance issues requiring straight forward corrective action
• Seeks guidance as needed when the situation is unclear; and applies guidelines and procedures that require some interpretation in dealing with expectations
• Plans and organizes own activities to accomplish pre-determined standards or procedures; seeks clarity on priorities as needed; monitors the quality and timeliness of own work; responsibly uses the resources at one’s immediate disposal
• Responds to customer needs in a timely, professional, helpful and courteous manner, regardless of customer attitude, strives to consistently meet service standards; and follows up with customer during and after delivery of services to ensure their needs have been met
• Promotes a safety conscious working environment; notices potentially hazardous situations, consistently enforces safety procedures and demands compliance with health and safety regulations with part time staff and contractors
• Uses basic functionality of word processing, and e-mail
• Ontario Class "G" Driver’s License in good standing and must provide a satisfactory current Drivers Abstract from the Ministry of Transportation Ontario (MTO)
• Demonstrates good judgment and makes sound decisions
• Shows commitment to personal growth, development, and leadership opportunities
• Shares new ideas and challenges the status quo
• Proven written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate with honesty, openness, respect, and trust
• Takes initiative to participate in a culture of learning, mentoring, and sharing
• Contributes to building and being a part of a positive culture
• Demonstrate the City’s corporate values of care, collaboration, courage and service
• Requires satisfactory Police Vulnerable Sector Check

• Able to work various shifts including days, statutory holidays, evenings and weekends

Leadership Competencies