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Parks and Facilities Operator

by Municipality of Strathroy-Caradoc

Position Type: Full-time
Location: Strathroy, ON
Date Posted: Jan 26, 2023
Education: High School Diploma
Municipality of Strathroy-Caradoc

Job Description

The Municipality of Strathroy-Caradoc – Job Opportunity
 
Parks & Facilities Operator Class 1 or 2 (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.

The Municipality of Strathroy-Caradoc is currently accepting applications for one (1) full-time permanent “Parks and Facilities Operator Class 1 or 2.”

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.

Qualifications:
  • Minimum OSSD or equivalent completed. Post-secondary diploma in a related field an asset
  • 2 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 the Basic Refrigeration course through the ORFA required
  • ORFA Certified Ice Technician (CIT) designation 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, pool operations, etc. an asset
  • Excellent customer service skills
  • Ability to use computers and related software, and electronic controls
  • First Aid and CPR an asset
  • Proof of full vaccination against COVID-19 prior to starting employment
  • Satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Police Check prior to starting employment
  • Must be legally authorized to work in Canada
To view full job description please visit www.strathroy-caradoc.ca/careers

Compensation:
  • Salary (As per the Collective Agreement):
    • Class 2 - $26.04 per hour
    • Class 1 - $28.94 per hour
  • Comprehensive benefits package
  • Enrolment in the Ontario Municipal Employee Retirement System (OMERS)

To Apply:

Qualified candidates are invited to e-mail their cover letter and resume by 12:00pm Tuesday, February 7, 2023 to:

E-mail: careers@strathroy-caradoc.ca

We thank all applicants but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.  Personal information is collected in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and will be used only for employment purposes. The Municipality of Strathroy-Caradoc is an equal opportunity employer.  Accommodations are available for all parts of the recruitment process.  Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.