Recreation Attendant I

DEFINITION:Under the direction of the Working Foreman (Parks, Recreation & Culture Department), or his/her delegate, maintains the ice surface, maintains and cleans parks, cemetery facilities, and recreation facilities, and operates related equipment.EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED:Enforce facility rules and regulations to adhere to public health and safety, supervise public use of recreation facilities;Make ice surface and maintain ice including flooding, operating ice conditioning machines, ice painting, etc.;Perform parks and facilities maintenance including janitorial and minor repairs;Set up and take down for various activities held in the recreation facilities;Maintain flower beds, trees, shrubs, trails, turf areas, irrigation systems, playgrounds, parks and playing fields, including, but not limited to, weeding, mowing grass, litter pickup, pruning, fertilizing, etc., as required;Perform heavy manual duties, including, but not limited to, snow removal, gardening, moving tables, chairs, etc.;Identify hazards and perform corrective measures, and/or report hazards to supervisor;Perform burial procedures and maintenance at the cemetery;Operate equipment including, but not limited to, ice making, janitorial, parks and building maintenance;Enforce all rules and regulations regarding public health and safety;Ensure buildings and facilities are vacant and secure at end of day;Assist in supervision and training of support staff;Answer and act on public enquiries and complaints, as required;Maintain records and information, as required;Shift work is required, including weekends;Other related duties, as required.MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:Secondary school graduation;Minimum of two years' related experience in ice making, janitorial, landscaping and facilities maintenance;Refrigeration Basic Safety Awareness Certificate or willing to obtain;Demonstrated ability to operate related equipment safely and efficiently;Good physical condition and able to perform heavy manual labour;Good working knowledge of WorkSafeBC Regulations, as relates to the work involved;First Aid training;Ability to work independently and to accomplish tasks and assignments;Ability to deal effectively with co-workers and the public;Good written and oral communication skills;Valid Class 5 B.C. Driver's Licence.A criminal record check will be required to be provided by all potential successful applicants to this position prior to it being awarded.The above statement is a general description of the principal functions of the job identified and shall not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be inherent in the job.