Facility Attendant

The Facility Attendant is responsible for light labour maintenance, cleaning duties and providing general information and customer assistance for customers using the City’s recreation facilities.

We provide high-quality, accessible recreation opportunities across Kingston’s facilities, including arenas, pools, marinas, sports fields, and community centres. Our team ensures these spaces are well-maintained and welcoming, supporting programs, groups and activities that bring people together and promote active living.

• Open and close facilities (set alarms, secure doorways, perform necessary security checks, etc.)
• Greet and liaise with customers using the facilities in a friendly manner
• Ensure all entrances and exits to the facility are cleared of debris/snow and operative to meet safety standards
• Regularly monitor and clean facilities including change rooms, washrooms, viewing areas, and foyers
• Remove garbage and waste from the facility as required
• Perform assigned cleaning duties safely and efficiently
• Provide facility monitoring, set‑up and take‑down services for special events and large‑scale recreational programs such as public skating, trade shows, junior hockey games, carnivals, tournaments, shows, etc.
• Perform winter maintenance duties such as snow removal, salting and sanding outdoor entrances and exits surrounding the facility
• Complete all required logs and checklists
• Complete required incident/accident reports on the appropriate forms and submit to the Supervisor
• Participate in department meetings, initiatives and training activities
• Act in accordance with federal and provincial legislation as well as corporate and departmental policies and procedures. Demonstrate commitment to ensuring a respectful and safe workplace
• Other duties as assigned

Contract:

September 27 2026 – March 27 2027. Hours of work and shifts will vary; you must be available to work a flexible schedule as required, including Monday – Friday evenings (5 pm – 11 pm) and Saturday – Sunday day and evening shifts.

• Completion of Grade 10 or equivalent
• Three (3) months experience in front‑line customer service
• Must possess core competencies:
  Belonging, Collaboration, Accountability, Innovation
• Knowledge of MS Office (asset)
• Knowledge of WHMIS (asset)
• Must obtain and maintain a satisfactory Criminal Record Check (CPIC)
• Demonstrated customer service skills
• Able to perform the essential duties of the job
• Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills

• OMERS defined pension plan
• Employee wellness and assistance programs and resources
• Ongoing training and education opportunities
• Corporate perks such as discounted transit and fitness passes
• Learning & development resources and networks
• Relocation assistance and local resources

Accommodations are available at all stages of the recruitment and selection process to support a barrier‑free experience for all candidates in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code (OHRC) and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). If you require any accommodations, please let us know. For more information, you may contact

The City of Kingston acknowledges that we are on the traditional homeland of the Anishinabek, Haudenosaunee, and the Huron‑Wendat, and thanks these Nations for their care and stewardship over this shared land. Today, the City is committed to working with Indigenous peoples and all residents to pursue a united path of reconciliation.

The City of Kingston may utilize artificial intelligence (AI)-assisted tools throughout the recruitment process. All final hiring decisions are made by qualified municipal staff.