Facilities Operator I (Contract)

The Corporation of the•East Gwillimbury, ON

5d•CA$29 - CA$35•Onsite

About The Position

The Town of East Gwillimbury is seeking a Facilities Operator I to join their team. This role is responsible for the cleaning, upkeep, maintenance, and care of recreation community facilities. The position involves regular cleaning tasks, inventory management, annual deep cleaning, equipment inspections, meeting room setup, minor maintenance, and directing the work of part-time staff. This role also requires on-call coverage during evenings, weekends, and holidays. East Gwillimbury is Canada's fastest-growing municipality, focused on modernization and innovation, offering competitive wages, benefits, and a focus on employee well-being.

Requirements

5 years working experience as a building caretaker/operator in a municipal or community centre operation that included gymnasium/banquet hall facilities and meeting rooms, community offices and private service provider spaces.
Experience directing the work of part-time, seasonal, and casual staff.
Thorough working knowledge of the Accessibility for Ontarians with a Disability Act (AODA).
Thorough working knowledge of Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS).
Thorough working knowledge of Ontario Building Code.
Thorough working knowledge of Technical Standards and Safety Authority (TSSA).
Thorough working knowledge of Fire Code.
Thorough working knowledge of Electrical Code.
Thorough working knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA).
Thorough working knowledge of Health Promotion and Protection Act.
Basic knowledge of building systems including electrical, plumbing, emergency management, HVAC, fire monitoring and suppression systems and devices, and fire safety plans.

Nice To Haves

Ontario Recreation Facilities Association Certified Building Technician (CBT) certification.
Related course in housekeeping and cleaning materials and supplies.

Responsibilities

Regular sweeping, mopping, and waxing of washrooms, meeting and banquet facilities, and public spaces.
Maintaining inventory of materials and supplies.
Annual deep cleaning of walls, floors, and public spaces.
Equipment inspections, monitoring, and record keeping.
Meeting room set-up and take down.
Performing minor maintenance to building and equipment.
Directing the work of part-time, seasonal, and casual employees.
Providing excellent customer service.
On-call coverage during evenings, weekends, and statutory holidays in accordance with the rotating facility schedule.