Function/Purpose:

Provides a clean, safe, secure and efficiently operating environment for users of recreation facilities, focused on high customer service delivery. Performs maintenance and custodial duties at the assigned facility, with the Michener Aquatics Centre as the primary work site. Candidate will assist in monitoring pools by consistent and accurate water testing, providing backwashes as needed, setting up Gymnasium and pool area for functions as required. This role may also includes assistance with seasonal Spray park operation and shutdown. Candidate will also assist in maintaining seasonal snow clearing and when required.

Job Requirements:

• Grade 12 high school diploma or equivalent.
• Six months related experience in a similar public facility with related building maintenance components, preferably in a recreation environment.
• Certification in Standard First-aid.
• Valid Alberta Class 5 driver's license required.
• Completion of a satisfactory Criminal Records Check (completed by The City upon employment).

Specific Demands of the Job:

• Able to work weekends, weekdays, evenings and shift work hours. Able to quickly respond to emergency and security situations and address maintenance and staff problems.
• Demonstrate experience and knowledge of the requirements of various sporting and other activities performed in each facility.
• Able to prepare and maintain accurate inventory and facility use records, and to perform basic arithmetic calculations both manually and on computer.
• Communicates respectfully and effectively, both orally and in writing in the English language with other City staff, facility users, and general public; responding courteously to complaints and to inappropriate behavior.
• Able to deal with people in a firm, but not aggressive manner, and to act with sound judgment under pressure.
• When delegated, able to organize, supervise, and monitor the work of other staff and contractors.
• Able to work with considerable independence and support a team.
• Able to exert moderate physical effort on occasion and works in all types of environments, including but not limited to, closed spaces, heights, cold, hot, chemical areas and noisy conditions.
• Able to manage multiple task demands, using time management and sound decision-making and judgment to prioritize and complete requirements.
• Must be able to be fit tested and successfully wear CSA approved equipment to meet OH&S requirements.
• Able to act quickly and calmly in emergency situations.

Affiliation: CUPE Local 417

Remuneration: $27.09 to $28.69 per hour.

Hours of Work: Hours of work as scheduled with no minimum guarantee. Shifts scheduled for days, evenings and weekends as well as shiftwork to meet the operational needs of the facility.

Please Note: More than one position may be hired from this posting.

We thank you for your application however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.