Department
Community Services
Division
Recreation and Culture Services
Section
Recreation Facility Operations
Shift
Afternoons and or Weekends (Sat to Fri)
Rate of Pay
$27.92 - $28.21 Hourly
Job Type
Temporary Full Time
Replacement/New Position
New Vacancy
Posting Type
Internal and External
Application Deadline
07/31/2026
Reporting to the Supervisor of Facility Operations – Arenas, the seasonal labourer - Arenas, is responsible for facility operations maintenance related to arenas. This position oversees the facility to ensure programs/events run as scheduled and is responsible for the security and safety of the facility and its patrons.
- Ensures the facility is opened and closed at scheduled times
- Notifies the Lead Hand or the Supervisor of Facility Operations – Arenas regarding any staff or facility related issues.
- Operates ice resurfacer and/or specialized equipment such as edger, scissor lift, swing machines, ride on scrubber, etc.
- Performs general cleaning/maintenance (i.e. mopping, sweeping, vacuuming, window cleaning,
- Washroom/dressing room cleaning, snow shoveling, garbage pick up, etc.) in accordance with the daily housekeeping schedule
- Performs set up and take down of tables and chairs for events, meeting rooms, banquet halls, etc.
- Responds to requests from patrons (general public) and other City of Richmond Hill staff on general
- Facility issues and/or maintenance requests
- Operates power tools and cleaning and safety equipment
- Responsible for the security of the building
- Ensures that all policies and procedures are being followed by patrons and part time maintenance staff as applicable
- Delegates and assigns job duties to part time facility maintenance staff and follows up, as required
- Adheres to corporate initiatives (i.e. recycling, energy management)
- Utilizes computer systems (i.e. Lotus Notes)
- Operates and monitors facility operation systems and records readings
- Ensures facility scheduling is “executed” in a prompt and timely manner
- Be responsible for the allocation of dressing room keys
- Assists with annual shut down maintenance schedule
- Demonstrates personal leadership
- Builds people and culture
- Cultivates open communication
- Shapes the future
- Navigates and leads through complexity and change
Attention Internal Candidates: All current City of Richmond Hill employees are required to apply via the ‘View Jobs for Current Employees’ link on the City’s Careers Page.
We thank all candidates for their interest, however, only those under consideration will be contacted.
The City of Richmond Hill is committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes. If contacted to participate in the recruitment and selection process, please advise Human Resources if you require an accommodation.
