Plant Operator 2

Job Posting

Halifax Regional Municipality is inviting applications for the permanent, full-time position of Plant Operator 2 (1 Ticket) at Sackville Sports Stadium with the Halifax Regional Municipality. Halifax Regional Municipality (HRM) is committed to reflecting the community it serves and recognizing Diversity and Inclusion as one of the Municipality's core values. We have an Employment Equity Policy and we welcome applications from African Nova Scotians and Other Racially Visible Persons, Women in occupations or positions where they are underrepresented in the workforce, Indigenous/Aboriginal People, Persons with Disabilities and 2SLGBTQ+ Persons. Applicants are encouraged to self-identify on their electronic application.

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:

• 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 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
• Perform ice maintenance, including installation, resurfacing, operating and maintaining ice resurfacing machine
• Maintain water chemistry balance in indoor pools
• Maintain pool equipment including pumps, filters, heaters and feeders
• Sweep, backwash and vacuum pools
• 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
• 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 including those of Utility workers

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education & Experience:

• Grade 12 or equivalent
• A valid NS Department of Labour 2nd Class Refrigeration License Required
• Valid NS Class 5 Driver's License
• Must hold a valid Certified Pool/ Spa Operator course (or willing to obtain in first year)
• Minimum 2 years Proven experience within arena, pool and building environments in a system maintenance capacity which would carry out general repairs to the facility and equipment
• Experience with ice maintenance which includes installation, ice resurfacing, operating and maintaining ice resurfacing machine
• Commercial Pool experience would be an asset
• Must have annual training and fit testing for self contained breathing apparatus, as required

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
• Experience operating ice resurfacing equipment
• 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.

Please note – Testing may be conducted as a component of the selection process to assess technical and job specific knowledge. Candidates, who are selected for testing, may be tested in a group setting, scheduled at the employer's discretion.

Candidates must be able to meet the physical requirements of the position and have valid licensing, as required.

Please note – Applicants are responsible to include all information that they wish to have taken into consideration in the review of their application, and applicants are required to provide full details of experience or training referenced in the posting. Applicants may be screened out of this competition at preliminary stages of review based on the insufficiency of the information provided, and the award of this position may be made solely on the basis of the information provided in the electronic submission without any requirement that the Employer contact the candidate for further elaboration on information referenced in the application.

COMPETENCIES: Communication, Customer Service, Decision Making, Organizational Awareness, Organization & Planning, Teamwork and Cooperation, Values and Ethics, Valuing Diversity

WORK STATUS: Permanent, Full Time

HOURS OF WORK: Week 1 Sun , Tue , Wed , Thurs , Fri

Week 2 Mon , Tue , Fri , Sat

SALARY: $27.80 per hour, as per CUPE 108 Collective Agreement

WORK LOCATION: Sackville Sports Stadium, 409 Glendale Drive, Sackville, NS

CLOSING DATE: Applications will be received up to 11:59pm on Thursday, December 11,

This is a bargaining unit position. External applicants will only be considered if there are no qualified bargaining unit candidates.

To ensure a fair and equitable hiring process, candidates are expected to complete all parts of the recruitment process, including assessments, assignments, and interviews independently and without the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools or other forms of external assistance. The use of AI to complete any component of the hiring process is not permitted and may result in disqualification from consideration.

Shortlisted candidates will be required to provide proof of their qualifications, including, but not limited to, educational credentials, professional licenses, and relevant certifications.

During the recruitment process, applicants have the right to request an accommodation. Applicants invited to participate in an assessment process (such as interview or testing) and who require an accommodation, should discuss their needs with the Talent Acquisition Advisor when invited to the assessment process. For more information on our accommodation process please click on the link: Accommodations | Hiring | Employment | Halifax

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