Plant Operator Ii

**Job Posting**

Reporting to the Operations Manager, this position will be responsible for the safe and efficient operation of the refrigeration plant, ice making, building operation services, maintenance of ice surfaces, building maintenance and set up for special events.

**DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES**
- Ensure the safe and efficient operations of the facility refrigeration plant equipment
- Perform designated maintenance and operational inspections of refrigeration equipment
- Complete appropriate plant log sheets and the physical plant daily log book
- Ensure the refrigeration plant, ammonia detection alarm systems are on in the remote monitor mode
- Record any machinery malfunctions, changes in operation conditions, maintenance performed on equipment or machinery in the daily log book
- Ice maintenance-which includes installation, ice resurfacing operating and maintaining ice resurfacer
- Cleaning and maintenance of entire arena including washrooms, dressing rooms, dasher boards etc.
- Security of equipment in the arena and the building itself
- General repairs or arena equipment including goal nets
- Assists with preparing facility for initial ice making, painting ice, maintain, shave and flood the ice, operate and maintain the Zamboni
- Inspect and maintain boards
- Maintain and adhere to all applicable Government Regulations and Acts relating to the operation of the Halifax Forum Complex
- Other related assigned duties including those of the utility workers

**QUALIFICATIONS**
**Education & Experience**
- Grade 12 or equivalent
- Valid NS Class 5 driver's license
- Must hold valid NS Department of Labour 2nd Class Refrigeration License (or equivalent, e.g. 4th Class Power Engineer Certification)
- Minimum one (1) year experience working in a refrigeration plant, equivalencies may be considered

**Technical / Job Specific Knowledge and Abilities**
- Knowledge of operation of all machinery including but not limited to brine pumps, compressors, condensers, burner units
- Must have annual training and fit testing for Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus, as required
- Experience operating an ice resurfacing machine
- Valid WHMIS, Emergency First Aid, CPR Accreditation or willingness to obtain
- Knowledge of required safety procedures and work practices
- Must have a good attendance and work record
- Must have excellent customer service skills
- Must have availability to handle stressful situations
- Must have ability to work independently and as a member of a team
- Must have ability to work safely and report any workplace hazards
- Must have ability and skills to effectively interact with the general public and internal clients
- Must ensure staff are properly trained on the use and safety elements of all equipment/processes

**Security Clearance Requirements**: Applicants may be required to complete an employment security screening check.

**Competencies**: Communication, Customer Service, Organizational Awareness, Teamwork and Cooperation, Values and Ethics, Valuing Diversity

**WORK STATUS**: Permanent, full-time

**HOURS OF WORK**: Shift 1 of the Halifax Forum Shift Schedule, as described in the CUPE Local 108 Collective Agreement (Monday & Tuesday off; alternating day shift (7:30am-3:30pm) and evening shift (3:30pm-11:30pm) every 2nd weekend).

**SALARY**: Group 3, $26.97 per hour as per CUPE Local 108 Collective Agreement.

**WORK LOCATION**: Halifax Forum, 2901 Windsor Street, Halifax

**CLOSING DATE**: Applications will be received up to** 11:59pm on Thursday, November 7, 2024.**

**Please note**:We thank all applicants for their interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for interview/testing will be contacted.

During the recruitment process, applicants have the right to request an accommodation. Applicants invited to participate in an assessment process (such as an interview or testing) and who require accommodation, should discuss their needs with the Recruiter when invited to the assessment process.

(position # 72283861)