Maintenance - Lead Hand at Stratford Festival

Stratford, Ontario, Canada -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

30 Sep, 26

Salary

31.31

Posted On

02 Jul, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Supervision, Work At Heights, Material Handling, Floor Preparation, Snow Removal, Staff Training, Health & Safety Compliance, Room Setup, Leadership, Diplomacy, Initiative, Adaptability

Industry

Performing Arts

Description

Who We Are: Based in Stratford, Ontario, the Stratford Festival is one of the world’s foremost repertory theatre companies. It operates year-round, presenting a season of about a dozen plays each year between the months of April and November, a rich stream of digital content and hundreds of events designed to deepen understanding of the plays. For every person a theatregoer sees on our stages, we have seven people working behind the scenes, some of the world’s most dedicated and experienced arts workers. The Stratford Festival is committed to ongoing work to support equity, inclusion, anti-racism and anti-oppression in all areas of our work. These areas include play selection, casting, marketing and public relations efforts, education programs, production, design, recruitment of staff and volunteers, and the composition of the Board of Directors. Why You Should Apply: Creative work environment Paid operational shutdown in December, with flexibility of days being used at alternative times during the year Group Insurance Benefits Employer matched RRSP Employee Assistance Program to encourage work-life balance and strong mental health Complimentary & discounted ticket offers and events Employee discounts on merchandise and event space Being a part of the magic of live theatre! This position reports to the Head of Maintenance and is part of the Facilities team. Position Schedule: Afternoons – Tuesday to Saturday Responsibilities: Assist in the assignment and coordination of the daily work activities of the Maintenance staff working on the assigned shift, in accordance with the guidelines established by the Head of Maintenance. Work at heights to complete tasks noted above both interior and exterior which may include elevated work platforms, ladders over 6 feet, and lifts. Prepare floors using appropriate equipment. Deliver packages, boxes, supplies, etc. to appropriate departments or storage areas. This may include the use of manual or power equipment for material handling. Move office furniture or heavier equipment, inventory, furniture etc. Remove snow/ice from exterior entry and exits using a shovel. Use sand and de-ice product as necessary. Assist and provide training, methods and guidance to Maintenance Cleaner staff towards their duties. Reassign work tasks or locations to both Maintenance Cleaner and Custodian as needed to respond to changing operational needs on shift. Ensure that work completed is in accordance with Festival health & safety and operational standards. Coordinate and assist room set ups and moves on the assigned shift. Cover Head of Maintenance position when absent. Communicate regularly with Head of Maintenance on the upcoming workload, events and planning, and report back on. Minimum Qualifications: Ability to perform the physical requirements of the job (regular light to moderate lifting and carrying, plus heavy lifting (up to 50lbs) Elevated Work Platform and working at heights training Pallet training Ability to operate equipment and use proper tools within the category of duties Comfort in working at heights Supervisory training (as provided by Stratford Festival) or equivalent experience Behavioural Competencies: Teamwork: readily work with others towards a shared goal, actively support teammates and recognize everyone’s contributions Diplomacy: show discretion and tact in dealing with a variety of stakeholders. Leadership: successfully guide others to maximize their capabilities to achieve a collective goal; help them to succeed and thrive Initiative: proactively execute tasks and resolve issues with minimal guidance Adaptability / Agility: seamlessly adjust to changes in environment or situation; readily learn alternative approaches and methods This full-time unionized posting is for an existing vacancy located in Stratford, Ontario and will begin as soon as possible. This position requires the candidate to work onsite. Regular work hours for this position are Tuesday to Saturday, and may require the candidate to work holiday and weekend hours as scheduled Job Type: Full-Time Hourly Rate: $31.31 Application Deadline: Open until filled. Shared Values: Inclusion: contribute to an environment where everyone is welcome, valued and respected; consistently demonstrate an open-mindedness and intellectual curiosity that promote and celebrate the diversity of perspectives. Innovation: put experience and knowledge into creative problem-solving and the continuous improvement of the organization. Rigor: show integrity in behaviour, attention to detail in work and commitment to excellence and professional evolution Caring: be empathetic, understanding and attentive to others Connection: establish and maintain trusting relationships that are respectful and constructive Who Should Apply: We welcome applicants of every identity, and encourage applications from Indigenous, Black, People of Colour, Deaf, disabled and 2SLGBTQ+ folks. We are committed to accommodating people with disabilities throughout the recruitment process and beyond. If you require accommodation (including, but not limited to, an accessible interview site, alternative format documents, ASL Interpreter or Assistive Technology) during the recruitment and selection process, please let our recruitment team know. No candidate will meet every desired qualification. If your experience looks a little different from what we've identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we’d love to learn more about you! If you would like to contribute your own remarkable talents to North America’s largest not-for-profit theatre, we’d like to hear from you.

Responsibilities

Coordinate and assign daily work activities for maintenance staff while ensuring all tasks meet health and safety standards. Perform physical maintenance duties including working at heights, floor preparation, and facility setups.