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The City of Markham is consistently ranked among Canada’s top municipal employers. In 2026, the City received its sixth consecutive Canada’s Best Employers recognition from Forbes and Statista Inc., placing third among municipalities and 15th overall in Government Services. An award winning municipality, Markham is recognized for its leadership in sustainability, innovative urban planning, and strong fiscal management. Serving a diverse and growing community of more than 370,000 residents, Markham combines rich heritage with a vibrant local economy and offers employees the opportunity to contribute to meaningful, impactful work that helps strengthen the community we serve.
Applications are now being accepted from 150 Day Temporary Labourers - Facilities who worked in the Recreation Department at the City of Markham in the 2025/2026 season ONLY . Please submit your resume and cover letter on or before June 21st, 2026 to confirm your interest in being considered for the next season.
If you have not previously worked as a 150 Day Temporary Labourer, please apply to the posting for 150 Temporary Labourers that will be posted separately.
Job Description
Reporting to the Community Facilities Supervisor/Coordinator, this position is responsible for facility operations maintenance and repair work related to arenas, community centres/halls, pools, change rooms (and cleaning of same) and any other assigned areas. This position oversees the facility to ensure programs/events run as scheduled and is responsible for the security and safety of the facility and its patrons when no other full‑time staff are available.
The Shifts are 40 hours per week and will include days, nights and weekends.
Job duties and responsibilities
Ensures that the facility is opened and closed at the scheduled times.
Notifies Community Facilities Supervisor or Community Facilities Coordinator regarding any staff or facility related issues.
Operates the ice re‑surfacer (Zamboni, etc.) and/or other specialized equipment (edger, scissor lift, swing machines, ride on scruber, etc.) and/or pool equipment (vacuums, etc.).
Performs general cleaning/maintenance (i.e. mopping, sweeping, vacuuming, window cleaning, washroom/ dressing room cleaning, snow shovelling, garbage pick up, detail cleaning, set‑ups and breakdowns of tables and chairs).
Operates power tools, and cleaning and safety equipment.
Responds to requests from patrons (general public) and other City of Markham staff on a general facility issues and or maintenance requests.
Patrols the building looking for facility problems, safety hazards, or improper departmental operations.
Is responsible for the security of the building in the absence of full‑time staff.
Ensures that all policies and procedures are being followed by patrons and other PT maintenance staff as applicable.
Delegates and assigns job duties to part‑time facility maintenance staff and follows‑up, as required.
Adheres to corporate initiatives (i.e. recycling, energy management).
Utilizes computer systems (i.e. CLASS, Outlook, etc.).
Monitors facility operation systems and records readings.
Assists in the facility and equipment maintenance (i.e. painting, blade changes, etc.).
Ensures facility scheduling is ’executed’ in a prompt and timely manner.
Required qualifications
Secondary school diploma, post‑secondary education in facility management an asset.
ORFA – Safe Ice Resurfacer Operator (SIRO) course an asset.
One year experience in janitorial and/or facility maintenance.
Familiarity with associated materials, equipment operations, and maintenance procedures associated with a recreation facility environment.
Current Standard First Aid or Intermediate First Aid with CPR C and AED is required.
Must be physically able to perform the bona‑fide requirements of the job.
As a condition of employment you will be required to provide a satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Screening letter.
Skills and competencies
Service Excellence:
Meets or exceeds service standards when interacting with customers in the community and in the organization.
Change &
Innovation: Responds positively and professionally to change and helps others through change.
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