Maintenance - Lead Hand

Stratford Festival • Stratford, ON

18h • Onsite

About The Position

The Stratford Festival, a world-renowned repertory theatre company based in Stratford, Ontario, is seeking a Maintenance - Lead Hand. This role is crucial to the Facilities team and reports to the Head of Maintenance. The Stratford Festival is committed to fostering equity, inclusion, anti-racism, and anti-oppression across all its operations. This position offers a creative work environment and the opportunity to be part of the magic of live theatre.

Requirements

• 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
• 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

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.

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed