Position Type: Part Time (Defined) (Fixed Term) (Seasonal) Closing Date: December 31, 2025 Union: Non Union Working for the City of Burlington A great career is closer than you think. Come work for the City of Burlington, where you'll be joining an innovative and progressive workplace focused on building a 21st century city that respects the diversity of our residents, visitors and employees; and prioritizes continuous opportunities for you to learn and grow. We don't just spend time attracting the best talent. We spend time and resources to keep the best talent. This may include: flexible working hours, mobile and hybrid working arrangements, a great pension and benefits package, as well as programs to foster innovation and leadership. Hours of Work 0-27.5 hours per week Contract April 1, 2025 – September 1, 2025 Department Recreation, Community & Culture Location This position is required to work in person at various sites across the City. Work location is subject to change at the discretion of the City due to operational demands. Position Overview This position is responsible for maintaining clean, safe and available facilities. In one of the Arena/Pool, Community Centre or Specialty portfolios, while providing welcoming, professional, and responsive customer service. This position is also responsible for opening/closing facilities and providing task direction and supervision to junior staff. Responsibilities As an important member of the facility operations section, you will be responsible for the following (including but not limited to): Perform various cleaning duties, including stripping/waxing of floors, steam cleaning carpet and equipment. Required to work with some small operating equipment (i.e. automatic floor cleaners) Provides janitorial service, including cleaning and sanitizing public washrooms, floors, walls, tiles, toilets, urinals, rooms, bleachers and emptying waste containers. Maintains facility supplies and assists with stock room and inventory. Set up and remove tables and chairs as required. May be the senior facility operations person and when that happens, is responsible for basic safety measures, including acting as Fire Warden for the facility. Provides customer service on facility maintenance issues for clients, both internal and external when senior staff is not available. Liaise with Permit Holders or Tenants to ensure facility maintenance needs are met during facility rentals. Required to open or close the facility and ensure building is secured. Responsible for basic building maintenance, which may include some or all of the following depending on facility location: basic maintenance of pool and filter systems including backwashing, chemical readings, etc.; basketball/volleyball equipment maintenance and operations, set up and takedowns of meeting rooms, snow removal using snow blowers, etc.; power washing of exterior laneways or equipment. Responsible for logging all incidents that occur in both programs and facility and notify appropriate staff as required. During specific shifts, position may be assigned team leader responsibilities including the delegation of minor work assignments to more junior operations staff. Requirements Must be able to prepare written reports, read and comprehend policy documents, maintain a logbook and interact effectively with customers. Strong interpersonal, customer service and basic computer skills are required. WHMIS, Standard First aid Level C + AED certification required. Must demonstrate that this has already been completed or that you will complete it as a condition of employment. Experience working with thermostats, timers, safety equipment, enunciating panels, industrial equipment (i.e. carpet cleaners) and building security key pads preferred. A valid Class G driver’s licence is required with an acceptable driver’s abstract (no more than three (3) driving related convictions or an accumulation of no more than three (3) demerit points in the previous three (3) years prior to the date of hire). Police Check Requirement This position requires the successful candidate to provide a clear criminal record check at their own expense. Hourly Range $22.97 - $28.71 (Grade C) Accommodations In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, the City of Burlington accommodates the individual needs of applicants with disabilities within the recruitment process. Please call us at 905-335-7602 or email us at: hr@burlington.ca if you require accommodation to ensure your equal participation in the recruitment and selection process. Note to Applicants: We thank all those who apply for positions, but only those applicants who are invited for an interview will be contacted. Come work with us at the City of Burlington! Why? Ranked as the most livable city in Ontario, and fifth in Canada, Burlington is nestled in the Greater Toronto Area, with the Niagara Escarpment (a UNESCO world biosphere reserve) in our backyard, and Lake Ontario at our front door. Equipped with a team of approximately 1,150 full-time and 1,000 part-time employees, the corporation of the City of Burlington is an innovative, progressive and hybrid workplace dedicated to delivering more than 37 high-quality services to residents. A career at the City boasts: A positive workplace culture built on a set of organizational values, designed by employees. These values guide our behavior and how we work together. A hybrid work model, with remote and flexible work arrangements. A commitment to advance diversity, equity, and inclusion in our organization to create a workplace where employees can bring their whole selves to work. A focus on service excellence, including high-quality customer experiences, operational performance, and staff engagement. A great pension and benefits package. Collective action to support a climate resilient and low carbon community, implementing actions to become net carbon neutral and prepared for warmer, wetter and wilder weather. Opportunities to continuously learn and grow. These are just some of the reasons to come work with us at the City of Burlington. If you are interested in applying for a job with the city, you must apply online. We no longer accept paper copies of resumes. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, the city accommodates the individual needs of applicants with disabilities within the recruitment process. Please call us at 905-335-7602 or email us at hr@burlington.ca if you require accommodation to ensure your equal participation in the recruitment and selection process. We thank all those who apply for positions, but only those applicants who are invited for an interview will be contacted.
