Recreation Facility Operator 2 – Seasonal

TOWNSHIP OF SOUTH GLENGARRY

Vacancy
The Township of South Glengarry has an opportunity for an individual seeking a Seasonal
Recreation Facility Operator 2 position. Reporting to the Recreation Facility Operator 1, the
Recreation Facility Operator 2 is responsible for the operation of equipment and manual labour
as necessary to carry out functions of the Parks and Facilities Department, including arena
operations.

This is a seasonal unionized position and maintains a current hourly rate of $24.27.

The ideal candidate will have the following experience and preferred qualifications:

 Completion of Grade 12 and/or equivalent programs such as, basic refrigeration.

 Preferred 1-2 years experience relevant to key responsibilities.
 Mechanical inclination and/or experience.
 Effective verbal and listening communications skills.
 Possess and maintain a valid Class G Drivers’ License and clean driver’s abstract.

Qualified and interested candidates should submit their cover letter and resume via email to:
Cyndi DeVries Human Resources Advisor cyndi@southglengarry.com no later than Friday
August 24, 2018 4:00pm.

In accordance with the “Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act”,
personal information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act, 2001, as amended,
and will be used for the purpose of candidate selection.

Accommodations of persons with disabilities are available for all parts of the recruitment and
selection process. Applicants need to make their required accommodations known in advance
to the Human Resources Advisor, or designate.
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The Corporation of
Job Description
The
Township of
South Glengarry

Position Title: Recreation Facility Operator II

Group: Union

Supervisor: General Manager of Infrastructure

Department: Parks and Facilities

Prepared By: Human Resources Advisor

Approved: March 6, 2017

Revised:

Job Function:

1. Reporting to the Recreation Facility Operator I the Recreation Facility Operator II is

responsible for the operation of equipment and manual labour as necessary to carry out
functions of the Parks and Facilities Department, including arena operations.

Skills and Qualifications:

2. Preferred 1-2 years of experience relevant to key responsibilities.

3. Completion of Grade 12 education or equivalent programs such as, basic refrigeration.

4. Effective verbal and listening communications skills.

5. Possess and maintain a valid Class G Drivers’ License and clean driver’s abstract.
Direction Received/Independent Action:

6. General direction is provided by Recreation Facility Operator I.

7. Performance is monitored by the General Manager of Infrastructure through the Township’s

Performance Management Program.

8. Must follow instructions while adhering to all policies, procedures and regulations such as
the Occupational Health and Safety Act.

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9. Must have the ability to work with minimal supervision.

Working Relationships:

Routine Contacts:

10. Recreation Facility Operator I – Direct reporting relationship

11. Direct Subordinates/Staff – Discuss and provide advice regarding the daily operation of all
activities associated with the Parks and Facilities Department.

12. General Public –Responds to residents in a positive and courteous manner.

Duties and Responsibilities:

13. Perform maintenance of the municipality owned property including but not limited to
signage, litter and debris and weekly garbage pick-up and custodial activities.

14. Perform preventative maintenance within the Parks and Facilities Department, to ensure
equipment is in good repair. Assist with departmental construction projects.

15. Maintain sports fields and associated municipal facilities to provide a fully functional
environment meeting various user needs. This includes ball diamonds, soccer pitch, splash
pads, arena and municipal parks.

16. Maintain recreation equipment in accordance with Ontario Health and Safety Standards as
well as Ontario Recreation Facilities Association.

17. Perform daily operation and maintenance of the arena building, grounds and equipment.
Maintain ice plant and perform daily preventative maintenance. Maintain arena ice and
respond to user needs.

18. Adhere to safety regulations at all times.

19. Operate all equipment to perform the above duties including all light equipment and some
heavy equipment.

20. Perform daily/weekly safety checklist in accordance with Health and Safety Regulations,
Ontario Recreation Facilities Association and Municipality Policies.

21. Deal with the public in a courteous and respectful manner and make note of and report

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complaints and respond in a respectful manner.

22. Perform other duties as assigned.

Physical and Sensory Demands:

23. Physical demands can include lifting, pulling and managing heavy equipment and objects.

24. Maybe exposed to unpleasant sights and smells.

Mental Demands:

25. May be exposed to short periods of concentration.

Impact of Errors:

26. Errors could possibly have an impact on the level of quality municipal services provided.

Hours of Work:

29. Required to work eight (8) to ten (10) hour days during normal business hours, emergency
response to facility alarms, must be available to work overtime.

Overtime:

30. Overtime is compensated as per the Collective Agreement.

Work Environment:

31. Spends 60% to 70% of the average work year outdoors and/or operating equipment.

32. Balance of work year is spent indoors carrying out facility maintenance.

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Hazards:

33. Occasionally exposed to dangerous and/or toxic substances and must take necessary
precautions to protect eyes, nose and skin from irritation and infection.

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