Facility Operator II - Arena
Posting Id
3085
Department
Community Services
Division
Recreation and Culture Services
Section
Recreation Facility Operations
Shift
Wednesday to Saturday (Afternoon/Evenings)
Rate of Pay
$33.00 - $34.66 Hourly
Job Type
Permanent Full Time
Replacement/New Position
Replacement
Posting Type
Internal and External
Posting Date
08/12/2025
Application Deadline
09/02/2025
Position Summary
Reporting to the Supervisor, Recreation Facilities, the Facility Operator II is responsible for facility operations maintenance at the Arena facilities. 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, keeping all areas of the facility clean and that all mechanical aspects of the facility are maintained and kept in good working orderKey Duties and Responsibilities
Ensure the facility is opened and closed at scheduled times
Responsible for the security of the building
Notify the Leadhand or Supervisor regarding any staff or facility related issues
Operate the ice resurfacer and/or specialized equipment such as edger, scissor lift, swing machines, ride on Scrubber, etc.
Operate power tools and cleaning and safety equipment
Operate and monitor facility operation systems and records readings
Perform set up and take down of tables and chairs for events, meeting rooms, banquet halls, etc.
Perform general cleaning/maintenance (i.e. mopping, sweeping, vacuuming, window cleaning, washroom/dressing room cleaning, snow shoveling, garbage pick-up, painting, waxing floors, scrubbing walls, etc.) in accordance with the daily and spring/summer housekeeping schedule
Respond to requests from patrons (general public) and other City of Richmond Hill staff on general facility issues and/or maintenance requests
Respond to customer needs in a timely, professional, helpful and courteous manner and follows-up to ensure their needs have been met
Consistently meet service standards, and follow up with customer during and after delivery of services to ensure their needs have been met
Ensure that all policies and procedures are being followed by patrons and part time maintenance staff as applicable
Promote a safety conscious working environment. Notice potentially hazardous situations, consistently enforce safety procedures and demand compliance with health and safety regulations with part time staff and contractors
Provide functional supervision to part time staff while on duty, delegate and assign job duties, and assist with training
Responsible for preventative maintenance, equipment checks, annual maintenance and minor repair as assigned (i.e. minor plumbing, re-lamping of light fixtures, changing ceiling tiles, fix rubber floor, rink boards and gates, replace broken rink glass, check fire extinguisher, blade changes etc.) with minimal supervision
Ensure facility scheduling is executed in a prompt and timely manner
Purchase supplies following departmental guidelines and submits VISA chit expense reports, completes purchase orders as required
Responsible for the allocation of dressing room keys
Assist with annual shut down maintenance
Assist with annual facility inventory
Assist with ice removal and replacement including leveling and painting ice surface
Detects and communicates non-compliance to appropriate level, deals with non-compliance issues requiring straight forward corrective action
Adhere to corporate initiatives (i.e. recycling, energy management)
Utilize computer systems (i.e. Outlook, Maximo, ActiveNet)
Other duties as assigned
Education and Experience
High School Diploma
Propane Handling Certificate is required
Basic Refrigeration Certificate is required
Standard First Aid, CPR and AED Certificates are required
Fall-arrest training, Scissor lift training and WHMIS training is required
ORFA Building Maintenance and Operations Certificate or equivalent is an asset
Certified Ice Technician is an asset
Minimum 2 years’ related experience
Required Skills/Knowledge
Thorough working knowledge of the operation of refrigeration and HVAC plant, ice making and flooding methods, water quality testing and balancing techniques, general trade fundamentals and janitorial/cleaning work methods
Basic knowledge in plumbing, carpentry and electrical is an asset
Team player with good communication and customer service skills
Ability to work with minimal or no guidance, yet able to seek guidance when the situation is unclear; can apply guidelines and procedures that require some interpretation in dealing with expectations to meet pre-determined standards, promptly and efficiently
Ability to plan and organize 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
General knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (word and excel) and ActiveNet Facility Booking system
Ontario Class "G" Driver’s License in good standing and must provide a satisfactory current Drivers Abstract from the Ministry of Transportation Ontario (MTO)
Requires satisfactory Police Vulnerable Sector Check
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
Participate in a flexible rotating schedule including nights and weekends and on-call rotation
Leadership Competencies
Demonstrates personal leadership
Builds people and culture
Cultivates open communication
Shapes the future
Navigates and leads through complexity and change
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