Temporary Attendant

A progressive city of 187,800 people located just a short 30-minute drive from Toronto, the _**_City of Oshawa_**_ is one of Canada’s fastest growing communities that is exceptionally positioned to live, work, learn and invest. Its strategic pursuit of sustainable growth, excellent community service delivery and cooperative partnerships have enhanced its quality of life advantage, while maintaining a strong commitment to financial stewardship._ _

**Job Title**:Temporary Full-Time Attendant - Building **Posting Number**:005207

**Department**:Community & Operations Services **Branch**:Facilities Operations & Maintenance Services

**Location**:Children's Arena

**Posting Start Date**:2025/02/03** Posting End Date**:2025/02/11 by 4:30p.m.

**Employment Group**:CUPE 250** Salary Grade**:02-$30.22 - $34.29 **Standard**Weekly** **Hours of** **Work**:40.00 **Shift Work Required**:Yes

Under the direction of the Manager Facilities Operations & Maintenance Services and/or designate, perform general maintenance, custodial duties, pertaining to the physical upkeep and cleanliness of the building, and program requirements as assigned, in the operation and maintenance of assigned facilities in the Recreation and Culture Services Branch. Facilities may include entertainment facilities, libraries, seniors’ centres, conventional stadiums, fields, playgrounds, skateboard parks, cemeteries, and any other associated facilities that fall under the Branch.

**Responsibilities**:

- Perform general care taking duties in the overall facility such as cleaning floors; wet mopping; operating power cleaning equipment; cleaning glass; collecting and disposing of garbage both inside and outside the facility; moving furniture, setting up and taking down equipment; and cleaning and clearing the building entrance way and emergency exits of snow and ice as required
- Perform general maintenance duties in the overall facility such as painting, replacing light bulbs, and making minor carpentry and plumbing repairs
- Take initiative to correct maintenance or risk management concerns and/or notify supervisor and other staff where appropriate
- Perform minor mechanical repairs and adjustments to equipment, repairing of desks, etc. Move furniture and equipment as directed
- Maintain building mechanical systems
- Maintain washrooms and change/dressing rooms and associated areas in a sanitary condition including cleaning; disinfecting; removing garbage and replenishing supplies of toilet paper, soap, etc.
- Assist in the operation of refrigeration plant and HVAC equipment by performing preventative maintenance functions such as adding or draining fuel & oil; adding chemicals to the water and testing the water; inspecting, adjusting and replacing belts, filters, etc.; monitoring and recording periodic equipment readings
- Operate equipment such as power-operated and general hand tools
- Assist Lead Hand and Working Foreperson in the performance of their duties as required
- Maintain appropriate work records. Ensure that daily time sheets and work orders are compiled and completed to departmental requirements and sign off as required
- Work in accordance with City of Oshawa safe work standards and the Ontario Occupational Health and Safety Act including but not limited to Section 217.1 in the criminal code of Canada
- Assist with new staff orientation to the building and its operations
- Ensure that facility users act in an orderly fashion, reporting problems to the supervisor; respond to routine inquiries related to the use of the facility
- Maintain good public relations with customers, user groups and colleagues
- Drive to off-site locations to pick up supplies, electrical and/or mechanical parts on a routine as well as emergency basis
- Willing to attend continuing education courses as required
- Perform other duties as required

**Requirements**:

- Two (2) years of experience relating to building maintenance and caretaking functions plus technical skills and knowledge usually associated with the completion of three of four of the following Building Environmental Systems courses at a Community College: 7010 (Heating), 7020 (Air Conditioning & Refrigeration), 7030 (Air Handling & Preventative Maintenance), 7040 (Electrical), providing a basic working knowledge and understanding of general maintenance, carpentry, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) systems; demonstrated mechanical aptitude and six (6) months of previous experience in general building operations and maintenance
- Demonstrated experience using major cleaning equipment, methods and materials
- Demonstrated knowledge of physical plant maintenance; demonstrated mechanical aptitude
- Willingness to participate in new areas and be trained in same
- Basic reading, writing and oral communication skills. Able to understand and follow simple oral and written instructions, which deal with standardized situations. Able to complete forms and reco