JOB DESCRIPTION

Parks & Recreation Maintenance, Facilities, Parks, Cemeteries & Forestry Operations
Posting #: CUPE-2025-38
Posting Period: September 4 - 18, 2025
Employer Group: CUPE Local 4700 (Haldimand)
Reporting to: Supervisor, Facilities, Parks, Cemeteries & Forestry Operations
Grade: 6
Wage Range Hourly: $28.557 - $33.058
Position Status: Temporary full-time
Work Hours: 40 per week
Location: Dunnville, ON (Dunnville Arena & Parks)

POSITION SUMMARY

The incumbent will work with their Supervisor and the Lead Hand to seek guidance to undertake various tasks and activities related to the operation and maintenance of buildings, arenas, parks, pools, cemeteries and equipment.

EDUCATION

• Grade 12 graduation or equivalent
• Certified Ice Technician (CIT) designation (must be current) or ability to obtain within a 3 year period
• Special consideration will be given to applicants with the following:
• Pool Operator Level 1 (minimum) or approved equivalent.
• Playground Equipment Inspection course from approved accredited organization (ex: Canadian Playground Safety Institute).

EXPERIENCE

• Over one year, up to and including two years current related experience (for example, experience with refrigerated systems, plumbing, facility maintenance) and orientation, training and adjustment on the job itself.
  Or equivalent to that combination

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS

• Current valid Ontario Driver’s License (Class “G”).
• Current First Aid & CPR
• Solid reading, mathematical and technical skills.
• Proven technical ability to operate and maintain building environmental systems as well as ice-making and pool systems.
• Proven ability to communicate effectively, both in writing and verbally.
• Proven ability to read technical drawings and specifications.
• Good interpersonal skills required to deal effectively with peers, contractors and facility users.
• Solid customer service/public relations skills required along with proven ability to deal effectively with ratepayers, user groups and peers.
• Proven problem-solving skills.
• Proven ability to work constructively in a team environment or independently as required.
• Proven ability to follow directions.
• Must be physically able to do the work.
• Technology Aptitude
• Demonstrated fundamental computer skills to perform basic tasks on various technological devices and programs while adhering to cybersecurity and an awareness of best practices.
• Beginners knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Proven ability to follow steps that are well defined to obtain / input information use software on a regular and recurring basis to key in basic data (for example, time input into e-Timesheets, etc.) and send e-mails

THE ROLE

Parks & Recreation Maintenance
This is a temporary full-time role at Haldimand County, with an hourly compensation range of $28.557 to $33.058

RESPONSIBILITIES

The incumbent is responsible for, but not limited to: