Utility Operator 2

**Job Posting**

Reporting to the Supervisor, Building Operations, this position will be responsible for safe and efficient ice making, pool maintenance, building operation services, maintenance of ice surfaces, building maintenance and setting up for special events.

**DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES**:

- Record any machinery malfunctions, changes in operation conditions, maintenance performed on equipment or machinery in the daily log book..
- Cleaning of entire arena including washrooms, dressing rooms, dasher boards, etc.
- Security of equipment in the arena and the building itself.
- Perform general repairs to complex, arena equipment including goal nets and facility equipment
- Assists with preparing facility for initial ice making, painting ice, maintaining, shaving and flooding the ice, operating and maintaining the ice resurfacing machine.
- Perform ice maintenance, resurfacing, operating and maintaining ice re-surface
- Maintain pool equipment including pumps, filters, heaters and feeders
- Sweep, backwash and vacuum pools
- Security of equipment in the complex.
- General repairs to complex and facility equipment.
- Inspect and maintain boards.
- Maintain dressing rooms and other areas within the arena.
- Other related assigned duties.

**QUALIFICATIONS**
**Education & Experience**:

- Grade 12 or equivalent.
- Minimum of two years proven experience within the arena, pool or building environments in a system maintenance capacity which would include carrying out general repairs to facilities and equipment.
- Must hold a valid Certified Pool / Spa Operators Course (or willing to obtain in first year)
- Experience with ice maintenance which includes installation, ice resurfacing, operating and maintaining ice resurfacing machine.
- Valid Nova Scotia Department of Labour 2nd Class Refrigeration License would be an asset.
- Commercial Pool experience would be an asset.

**Technical / Job Specific Knowledge and Abilities**:

- Staff maintains and adheres to all applicable Government Regulations and Acts relating to the operation of the Sackville Sports Stadium.
- Valid WHMIS, Emergency First Aid, CPR Accreditation or willingness to obtain.
- Knowledge of required safety procedures and work practices.
- Valid NS Class 5 Driver’s License.
- 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, Decision Making, Organizational Awareness, Organization & Planning, Teamwork and Cooperation, Values and Ethics, Valuing Diversity

**WORK STATUS**: Permanent, Part-time (32 hours bi-weekly)

**HOURS OF WORK**: Mondays and Tuesdays, 6:00am - 2:00pm (CUPE 108 Collective Agreement, Schedule D)

**SALARY**: $26.97 per hour

**WORK LOCATION**: Sackville Sports Stadium (409 Glendale Dr, Sackville, NS)

**CLOSING DATE**: Applications will be received up to** 11:59PM** on **October 17, 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 #78605083)