Facilities Maintenance Crew Head

Job Type:
Full-time (35 hrs/wk – days, evenings, weekends)
Wage Rate: $26.21/hr (plus benefit and RSP contribution)

The Shaw Festival is seeking a Facilities Maintenance Crew Head. Demonstrated knowledge and proficiency with mechanical, plumbing, electrical, carpentry and painting skills required. Experience with a variety of hand and power tools. This position will perform routine inspections, troubleshooting and maintenance throughout the facilities, physical set–up of workshop and public event spaces, respond to Maintenance Work requests, answer and address emergency calls as needed and perform other duties as assigned to ensure patron safety and enjoyment.

Preference will be given to candidates with supervisory experience who possess computer literacy and a relevant background in building maintenance. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to demonstrate flexibility, adaptability, patience and respect in the workplace is a must.

Must be able to work independently, with minimal supervision, and also as part of a team while demonstrating prioritization and problem-solving skills. Must be able to exercise physical effort in lifting heavy items and equipment
(up to 50lbs) and perform maintenance routines under a variety of conditions.

Must be available for day, evening and weekend shifts.

Please submit your cover letter and resume prior to 5pm, March 19, 2026 to:

Shaw Festival Theatre
Attention:
Director Human Resources
Email:[email protected]

We thank all applicants in advance for their interest, however, only those to be interviewed will be contacted.

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As one of the world’s leading theatre companies and Niagara’s 20 largest employers, The Shaw is dedicated to an ongoing process of increasing diversity and inclusion in our audiences, our programs, and in all of our hiring for staff, artists, and in the recruiting of board members. The Shaw is committed to a future when our theatres joyously draw on and include all peoples, fully reflective of the world around us.

As such, the Shaw Festival is an equal opportunity employer committed to a barrier-free recruitment and selection process. We encourage and invite applications from applicants who identify as Indigenous, Black or as persons of colour (IBPOC), the LGBTQ2+ communities and those identifying as gender fluid. In accordance with Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), and in keeping with our wish to ensure a fully inclusive environment, please advise Human Resources if you require an accommodation throughout the recruitment process.

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