Seasonal Labourer - Arenas Details | Hill

Position: Seasonal Labourer - Arenas Job Details | Hill
Seasonal Labourer - Arenas  Department:
Community Services
Division:
Recreation and Culture Services
Section:
Recreation Facility Operations

Shift: Evenings and Weekends
Rate of Pay: $27.92 - $28.21 Hourly
Job Type: Temporary Full Time
Employment Length:
Up to 38 weeks
Replacement/New Position:
Future Hiring Needs/Candidate Pool
Posting Type:
External
Posting Date: 08/20/2026
Final date to receive applications: 09/07/2026
Position Summary  Reporting to the Supervisor of Facility Operations – Arenas, the seasonal labourer - Arenas, is responsible for facility operations maintenance related to arenas. 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.
Key Duties and Responsibilities   Ensures the facility is opened and closed at scheduled times
Notifies the Lead Hand or the Supervisor of Facility Operations – Arenas regarding any staff or facility related issues.
Operates ice resurfacer and/or specialized equipment such as edger, scissor lift, swing machines, ride on scrubber, etc.
Performs general cleaning/maintenance (i.e. mopping, sweeping, vacuuming, window cleaning,
Washroom/dressing room cleaning, snow shoveling, garbage pick up, etc.) in accordance with the daily housekeeping schedule
Performs set up and take down of tables and chairs for events, meeting rooms, banquet halls, etc.
Responds to requests from patrons (general public) and other City of Richmond Hill staff on general
Facility issues and/or maintenance requests
Operates power tools and cleaning and safety equipment
Responsible for the security of the building
Ensures that all policies and procedures are being followed by patrons and part time 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. Lotus Notes)
Operates and monitors facility operation systems and records readings
Ensures facility scheduling is “executed” in a prompt and timely manner
Be responsible for the allocation of dressing room keys
Assists with annual shut down maintenance schedule

Education and Experience   Secondary School Graduation Diploma
Standard First Aid and CPR
Basic Refrigeration or ice maintenance certificate would be an asset
Minimum 2 years’ related experience
Required Skills/Knowledge   Demonstrates understanding of, and works to meet, pre-determined standards; promptly and efficiently completes work assignments
Demonstrates solid knowledge and ability; and can apply the competency, with minimal or no guidance
Detects and communicates non-compliance to appropriate level; deals with non-compliance issues requiring straight forward corrective action
Seeks guidance as needed when the situation is unclear; and applies guidelines and procedures that require some interpretation in dealing with expectations
Plans and organizes own activities to accomplish pre-determined standards or procedures; seeks clarity on priorities as needed; monitors the quality and timeliness of own work; responsibly uses the resources at one’s immediate disposal
Responds to customer needs in a timely, professional, helpful and courteous manner, regardless of customer attitude, strives to consistently meet service standards; and follows up with customer during and after delivery of services to ensure their needs have been met
Promotes a safety conscious working environment; notices potentially hazardous situations, consistently enforces safety procedures and demands compliance with health and safety regulations with part time staff and contractors
Uses basic functionality of word processing, and e-mail
Ontario Class "G" Driver’s License in good standing and must provide a satisfactory current Drivers Abstract from the Ministry of Transportation Ontario (MTO)
Demonstrates good judgment and makes sound decisions
Shows commitment to personal growth, development, and leadership opportunities
Shares new ideas and challenges the status quo
Proven written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate with honesty,…