Recreation Operator I

**Type**:

- Full Time

**Salary/Pay Rate**:

- 26.30 per hour

**Posted Date**:

- 06/30/2023 4:40 PM

**Deadline to Apply**:

- 07/28/2023 4:30 PM

**Recreation Operator I**

**1 Permanent Full-time**

**Competition No. JP 23-031**

**Internal/External Posting**

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- The Town of Taber is seeking a hard-working individual, with experience in recreation services. As a member of the Recreation team, this position_ _performs a variety of duties to support the ongoing maintenance and operation of arenas, sports fields, parks, and cemetery. Monitors facility operations and leads small work crews with seasonal staff. This position falls within the scope of CUPE Local 2038._

**DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES**:

- Liaises with Supervisor regarding matters such as priority of projects, budget, policies, procedures, and safety.
- Monitors scheduled recreation facility events, bookings and activities and arranges supply of associated equipment
- Leads small work crews with seasonal staff overseeing daily tasks as assigned by the Lead Hand
- Installation and removal of ice in arena including ice logos and markings
- Maintains ice surface throughout the season by flooding, shaving, patching holes, measuring ice thickness, edging, etc.
- Cleans arenas by sweeping floors, washing windows, emptying garbage, snow management of walkways, etc.
- Maintains ice facilities and equipment; includes checking furnaces and refrigeration plant, including assisting with draining oil from heat exchanger requiring proper use of masks, painting, replacing arena glass, testing back up power and replacing lights.
- Communicates and interacts with public and other staff; monitors customers and enforces arena facility rules & regulations.
- Maintains ball diamonds, soccer pitches, tennis courts, sports track, walking paths and trails; includes grooming ball diamonds, repairing backstops, turf maintenance and repairing fences.
- Installs, maintains, and repairs irrigation systems; sets zone times, replaces sprinkler heads, flushing and blowing out lines.
- Performs routine vehicle and equipment maintenance such as checking fluids; greasing; cleaning; and changing air filters, belts, blades, and oil.
- Maintains and updates records such as incident reports, hazard assessments, irrigation drawings, procedure manuals and checklists.
- Performs tailgate safety meeting with contractors.
- Provides guidance, in-house training, instruction, and support to seasonal staff. Coordinates and monitors duties performed such as mowing, weed trimming, daily equipment maintenance and safe operation of equipment.
- Performs other related duties such as assisting with special event projects, moving bleachers, ordering supplies and materials, health and safety program duties, and involvement with purchasing process.

**MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS**:

- High school diploma or equivalent
- Arena Operator I
- Parks & Sports Field Operator I
- Intermediate computer skills
- Standard First Aid/CPR/AED
- Ability to provide a clean Police Information check
- A combination of experience and certifications will be considered

**DURATION**: Fulltime position

**START DATE**: Approximately September 11th, 2023

**SUPERVISOR**: Recreation Operations Supervisor

**WAGE**: $26.30 per hour, with benefits & pension

**HOURS OF WORK**: A variety of shifts including days, evenings, and weekend work.

**CLOSE DATE**:July 28**th**, 2023 at 4:30pm**

Please reference the competition number when submitting your cover letter and resume in confidence to:
Human Resources

Town of Taber

4900 A 50 St.

Taber, AB T1G 1T1

Fax: 403-223-5530

We thank all applicants in advance for their interest, however only those applicants who will be interviewed will be contacted.