Parks and Recreational Facility Operator

Position Details

• Job Type: Temporary Full-Time
• Posting Date: October 15, 2026
• Work Location: Gemini Sportsplex; West Middlesex Memorial Centre; Alexandra Park; Strathroy-Caradoc municipality locations
• Department: Parks and Recreational Facilities
• Contract Duration: Expected to last until the end of January 2027, with the possibility of extension
• Union Status: Unionized

The Municipality of Strathroy-Caradoc is looking for someone who shares our values of teamwork, respect, honesty and commitment. You will be joining a team of dedicated, professional and committed co-workers, willing to go the extra mile to serve residents and ratepayers. Our mission is to lead and serve our communities by pursuing opportunities, leveraging partnerships and managing our resources to achieve growth. The bar is set high, but we strive to reach it together.

If you are looking for an opportunity to learn and grow and promote positive change in a friendly, safe environment, we’d love to hear from you!

Strathroy-Caradoc… Urban Opportunity, Rural Hospitality.

Position Summary

The Parks and Facilities Operator (PFO) Class 1 or 2 shall work under the technical direction and guidance of the Lead Hand and the general supervision of the Supervisor of Parks and Recreational Facilities. This position helps ensure that Legislative, Corporate and Departmental policies, procedures and standards are met. The Parks and Facilities Operator performs a variety of technical tasks related to the maintenance of all athletic fields, outdoor sports facilities, play structures, arenas, and pools as well as provides direction to part-time facility attendants.

Goal Statement

As a member of the Municipal team, each employee is responsible for serving the citizens of Strathroy-Caradoc by meeting the ratepayers’ needs and expectations, as articulated by Council, by striving to be the best in everything we do through attitude, training and creativity, and for representing the Municipality as a strong, integrated organization dedicated to quality, sustainable and viable services.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Under the technical direction of the Lead Hand, operate, inspect and maintain the Municipality’s refrigeration plants, ice surfaces, outdoor pool, splash pad, playgrounds, sports fields and related equipment as required in accordance with legislative requirements, departmental policy and procedure.
• Perform maintenance and custodial duties for recreational facilities. Responsible for a wide variety of duties and functions.
• Operate and maintain department equipment used to perform maintenance and custodial duties.
• Purchase small items from time to time as per the Municipality’s policy.
• Follow the computerized facility booking system in order to meet customer expectations and inform administration of any discrepancies.
• Ensure public safety through the application of due diligence, risk management practices and governmental regulations.
• Ensure the safe operation of municipal recreational facilities and parks by applying safe work methods and procedures.
• Complete records as defined by department policies and procedures and/or other regulatory bodies.
• Supervise part-time facility attendants during evening and weekend shifts. Provide feedback on their performance to the Supervisor of Parks and Recreational Facilities.
• Maintain a high level of positive customer service in a frontline service capacity, dealing with customer facility bookings, answering questions and handling a variety of other interactions.
• Liaise with a variety of stakeholders including ratepayers, customers, contractors, event organizers and inspectors.
• Assist other departments and staff with landscape maintenance and/or design.
• Participate in planning discussions, staff meetings and training as may be required.
• Accept payments and handle cash in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and/or departmental practice. Assist with proper documentation of facility bookings to ensure proper tracking of accounts.
• Ensure proper utilization of Municipal property and resources in an effective and efficient manner.
• Complete accident reports, vandalism reports and customer complaint reports as may be required.
• Perform other related duties as may be assigned from time to time.

Qualifications

• Minimum OSSD or equivalent completed. Post-secondary diploma in a related field is an asset.
• Two years’ parks and facility maintenance operation experience is preferred.
• Must be competent within the meaning of the Occupational Health and Safety Act.
• Must have a valid Class “G” Ontario Driver’s Licence with a satisfactory driver’s abstract.
• Successful completion of the Basic Refrigeration course through the ORFA is considered an asset.
• ORFA Certified Ice Technician (CIT) designation is an asset (required for Class 1).
• Knowledge of the methods, procedures, principles and practices involved in the maintenance and operation of parks and recreational facilities.
• Technical knowledge of facility maintenance, registered refrigeration plants, building construction and related components, turf management and pool operations is an asset.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Ability to use computers and related software, and electronic communications.