Facility Operators - Part-Time CUPE

Position Details

• Closing Date: October 1, 2026
• Hours of Work: Up to 24 hours per week
• Work Location: Onsite at Moldmasters Sportsplex and Acton Arena
• Department: Parks & Recreation
• Compensation: $28.11 per hour
• Employment Type: Temporary Part-time

Description

Reporting to the Facility Supervisor and/or Maintenance Coordinator, this position will provide operational, maintenance, and caretaking functions for arenas/community centres and assigned facilities. The part-time facility operator job scope will include, but is not limited to, monitoring an arena refrigeration plant and all related equipment/machinery, as well as installing and maintaining ice.

Accountabilities

• Maintain ice surface, dasher boards, and safety netting in accordance with industry best practices
• Monitor an arena refrigeration plant in accordance with TSSA regulations
• Perform cleaning and building maintenance functions as defined and scheduled
• Responsible for the use, care, and storage of all facility resources (including materials, supplies, equipment)
• Identify facility operational problems and take prompt, appropriate action to minimize disruption of service
• Ensure the highest standard of customer service for both internal and external customers in compliance with Town standards
• Maintain knowledge and awareness of the features of assigned facilities and scheduled activities to ensure appropriate spaces are clean, safe, and welcoming
• Support the general public, contract services, and municipal staff in their use of the facility
• Assist or direct the public to appropriate staff for further information as required
• Handle contentious issues professionally as needed
• Maintain health and safety standards for customers and staff and provide a safe environment while performing maintenance duties
• Monitor building activities and report and respond to any incidents or infractions
• Responsible for facility security as assigned
• Complete and file all daily maintenance-related records and log books as assigned or required
• Assist with inventory control of maintenance supplies, mechanical equipment, and tools
• Perform other job-related duties

Qualifications

• Secondary School Diploma or equivalent
• Previous experience in institutional, industrial, and/or facility maintenance and janitorial operations with knowledge of janitorial practices/applications
• Previous experience in arena or refrigeration operations
• Basic Refrigeration certification considered an asset
• Valid First Aid and CPR certifications
• Valid Ontario Driver’s License (Class G)
• Certified Ice Technician (CIT) from Ontario Recreation Facilities Association considered an asset
• Basic knowledge and understanding of the refrigeration cycle and equipment necessary to operate artificial ice
• Working knowledge of ice installation and maintenance
• Ability to safely operate equipment necessary to maintain an ice surface (such as Ice Resurfacer & Ice Edger)
• Demonstrated knowledge of arena facility operation including boards, glass, safety netting, and other rink components
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding in all facets of building and physical plant maintenance and conservation requirements, with ability to provide a high level of maintenance standards
• Basic carpentry, electrical and plumbing skills; mechanically inclined individual
• Basic knowledge of facility operating systems, including refrigeration, HVAC, sound, lighting, and general plant systems
• Ability to perform all physical requirements of facility operation activities, including working at heights, in confined spaces, and consistently lifting up to 20 kg
• Ability to work under minimal supervision
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality
• Ability to work in environments including cold and warm/humid conditions, noise from machinery, and some outdoor work
• Awareness of applicable laws and regulations of authorities having jurisdiction and ensure compliance

Application

Qualified candidates may submit a detailed cover letter and resume in confidence to the Town by 4:30 p.m. October 1, 2026. Please quote Posting 202645 on your cover letter.

Email: [email protected]

We thank all those who apply, but advise that only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. The Town of Halton Hills is an equal opportunity employer. Accommodations are available for all parts of the recruitment process. If contacted for an interview, please advise Human Resources staff of any measures you need to enable you to be assessed fairly and equitably. Information received relating to accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.