Seasonal Labourer - Arenas

Location

Richmond Hill, ON

Full job description

Posting Id

3063

Department

Community Services

Division

Recreation and Culture Services

Section

Recreation Facility Operations

Shift

Afternoons and Weekends - Shift times will vary

Rate of Pay

$27.11 - $27.39 Hourly

Job Type

Temporary Full Time

Replacement/New Position

New Hire

Posting Type

Internal and External

Posting Date

07/25/2025

Application Deadline

08/30/2025

Position Summary

Reporting to the Supervisor of Facility Operations – Arenas, 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 Supervisor of Facility Operations – Arenas 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

Demonstrates personal leadership

Builds people and culture

Cultivates open communication

Shapes the future

Navigates and leads through complexity and change

Attention Internal Candidates: All current City of Richmond Hill employees are required to apply via the ‘View Jobs for Current Employees’ link on the City’s Careers Page.

We thank all candidates for their interest, however, only those under consideration will be contacted.

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