Facility Operator, Certified

at  Town of Oakville

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum of Grade 12 education.
• Successful completion of a recognized Refrigeration Certification and Certified Pool Operator Certificate (CPO) is required but consideration may be given to applicants who currently do not possess a Refrigeration or CPO Certificate (see note above).
• Experience in the operation of related equipment and demonstrated mechanical aptitude.
• Familiarity with all aspects of facility operations and maintenance in addition to ice and public swimming pool maintenance.
• Certified Ice Technician (C.I.T) accreditation and pool operations courses would be an asset.
• Preference will be given to applicants with previous experience and/or training in the operation of a recreational arena, pool, community centre and facility maintenance.
• Knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act.
• Excellent customer service and problem solving skills.
• Willingness to undertake further training.
• Travel to a variety of sites is required for occasional site visits. The successful candidate will be required to supply their own personal vehicle for performing job duties/corporate business.
• A copy of a valid and unrestricted Ontario Driver’s License Class G minimum with a driving record that demonstrates responsible and safe driving behaviour must be provided. Note: Applicants with 6 or more points are ineligible for consideration. The successful applicant, who is a new hire, will be required to provide the Corporation with a current drivers abstract (no older than 30 days) and pass a Town administered road test as a condition of employment.
• Please note that successful candidates, who are new hires and/or who have not performed in this position previously will be required to provide a satisfactory criminal record check dated within the last 30 days as a condition of employment.
  DATED: April 12, 2024

• Under general supervision, performs work related to the operation and maintenance of recreation facilities and assets.
• Provides quality customer service to town staff, the public and other external agencies.
• Works constructively in a team environment and act independently as required, exercising good judgment with safe and appropriate practices and procedures.
• Daily facility maintenance including; ice resurfacing and maintenance, preventative and demand maintenance, custodial and pool water maintenance.
• Performs manual duties involving basic repairs, service and maintenance work to plant equipment and properties.
• Provides direction to Part-Time employees relative to facility operations.
• Operates equipment used in the ongoing maintenance of facilities and assets in compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act.
• Participates in facility and program projects.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Shifts include weekdays, evenings, and weekends.
• Occasional site visits to satellite facilities within district.