Recreation Facility Operator I

**Classification & Regular Hours**: Hours per Week: 40 Hourly Rate: $30.51 Please note, this position is a full-time sessional opportunity working from July to April each year. **About Western**: Since 1878, Western University has been committed to serving our communities through the pursuit of academic excellence and by providing students, faculty, and community members with life-long opportunities for intellectual, social, and cultural growth. We seek excellent students, faculty, and staff to join us in what has become known as the "Western Experience" - an opportunity to contribute to a better world through the development of new knowledge, new abilities, new connections, and new ways to make a difference. **About Us**: Student Experience fosters equitable learning environments in which all students can thrive to their full potential. Through our commitment to integrating research, theory, and practice across all of the programs, resources, and supports we provide, Student Experience leads an ecosystem of people, places, and spaces that empower student thriving. Our vision is for all Mustangs to discover their personalized pathway through Western’s rich, wholistic learning environment; engage in brave conversations with our diverse community on and off campus, and develop the courage to be uncomfortable without fear of failure in order to thrive throughout their degree and after graduation. At Western, the Student Experience portfolio is organized into three inter-dependent pillars that provide the programs and supports that inspire Western Students to discover themselves; engage with their communities and thrive as learners. These pillars are: Wellness & Wellbeing (_comprised of the following departments: Health & Wellness, Student Support & Case Management and Wellness & Equity Education_), Sport & Recreation (_comprised of the following departments: Recreation & Active Well-being, Sport and Spirit & Connection_), and Leadership & Learning (_comprised of the following departments: Academic Support & Engagement and Careers & Experience_). Professional and student staff working across these three pillars collaborate with student organizations and academic and administrative leaders throughout campus to foster inclusive and wholistic learning environments that maximize the potential of each student. **Spirit & Connection** builds tradition, creates memories, and fosters school spirit. Sport and Recreation plays a key role in creating a welcoming environment at Western. Sport and Recreation works closely with Western and the local community to make connections, foster goodwill, encourage involvement and school spirit, offer experiential opportunities for students, make a positive impact, deliver spirited programming and events, and encourage collaboration and entrepreneurship. The Mustangs’ brand is a passion point that unifies current students and alumni around the world. Our signature spaces, events, programmes, and teams serve to act as a connection point for Western students, faculty, staff, and alumni, as well as for external businesses, government, and organizations. **Responsibilities**: The Facility Operator is responsible for the overall maintenance and day-to-day operations of arena and stadium facilities. This includes ensuring a safe, clean, and high-functioning environment for sporting events, concerts, and other venue activities. Key responsibilities include ice resurfacing and ice painting, arena plant operations, facility cleaning, turf maintenance, sports equipment repair, and event setup and teardown. **Qualifications**: **Education**: - A minimum education level of grade 12 - Possess and maintain a valid Class G Ontario Drivers Licence in good standing. - Possess and maintain forklift certification. - Possess and maintain a current First Aid Certificate including CPR. - Certified Ice Technician (CIT), Refrigeration Plant Operator certification preferred or willingness to obtain - Basic Arena Refrigeration (or Advanced Refrigeration Facility Operator or TSSA’s Refrigeration Operator Class “B” Certification) **Experience**: - 3 years experience working in arena maintenance including the operation of an ice resurfacer and fork lift Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: - Comprehensive knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions applicable to the safe operation of athletic facilities for both participants and spectators - In depth understanding of tools, equipment, materials and terminology associated with arena and field maintenance activities - Investigate, identify, analyse, document information in written or electronic form and resolve problems - Lift and transport materials, bend, climb, and reach repetitively on a daily basis, 1-2 hours per day - Initiate action in keeping with department procedures - Perform tasks in emergency situations including shutting down mechanical systems and evacuating the building - Work in a team environment with mínimal supervision - Abil