Zamboni Operator

Position type:
Contract, full-timeor part-time

Location:

250

Fort York Blvd, Toronto, ON

Duration:
December to February

Compensation:
$25/hour

Final date to receive applications:
Open until filled

Current Vacancy:
Yes

Position Summary
The Facilities Supervisor is a key leadership role responsible for overseeing the day-to-day site operations at our dynamic, year-round public space - known for our Skate Trail.

Reporting to the Facilities Supervisor, the Facilities Operator will focus on ice maintenance & resurfacing, refrigeration equipment, and ensuring a safe, inclusive, and welcoming environment for all site guests. The ideal candidate enjoys working outdoors and getting their hands dirty with a variety of projects. Along with a strong customer service background and a commitment to providing exceptional visitor experiences for all Bentway visitors.

Preference will be given to candidates with a Certified Ice Technician (CIT) designation or prior experience in ice resurfacing operations, that can supervise the operations of our winter skate trail. However, individuals with extensive facility management experience, even without the CIT designation, are also encouraged to apply.

About The Bentway
The Bentway is a dynamic civic organization dedicated to enhancing urban life through the design and implementation of innovative public spaces, public programming, and site operations. Deeply rooted in Toronto’s urban fabric, The Bentway leads a creative movement to re-imagine the possibilities of the Gardiner Expressway. We believe in the power of art and culture to spark the urban imagination, transform communities and foster vibrant, inclusive cities.

The Bentway Conservancy is a non-profit organization and registered charity that works closely with the City of Toronto, artists & creatives, and local communities to bring our work to life.

Responsibilities
Facility maintenance

Operation and maintenance of arena surfaces,equipment and refrigeration

Iceresurfacemaintenance, including changing blades, towel, board brush,etc

Data recording of refrigeration logbook, propane logs, cleaning checklists, circle checks, ice maintenance log, cleaning supplies, and opening and closing logs

Janitorial tasks: sweeping, mopping, washing windows,cleaning and sanitizing washrooms, picking up litter, emptying garbagereceptaclesand ensuring general site cleanliness

Under supervision of the Facilities

Supervisor,assistin executing planned site maintenance,repair sand minor installations (including basic landscape, electrical, plumbing, painting, mechanical and general carpentry work).

Under supervision of the Facilities Supervisor, perform basic landscaping and grounds keeping duties such as mowing the grass, basic garden maintenance, clearing snow,maintaining pathways and perimeters as required

Maintaining and cleaning tools and equipment

Assist with the completion of logs and check lists

Other duties as assigned related to the operation of the Bentway site.

Customer service / event work

Serve as a front-line customer service representative for visitors and other members of the public.

Assist with set up and tear down of programs,eventsand activations

Qualifications

Experience with arena and ice maintenance and all associated equipment considered an asset

Experience in janitorial maintenance, grounds keeping, garden maintenance, or customer service is considered an asset

Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings, and weekends in varied weather conditions.

Must be able to perform frequent standing, bending, twisting, crawling, kneeling, squatting, climbing,reaching and grasping

Must be able to lift,pushor pull up to 50lbs

Willing to work safely and to follow all required protocols

Have a G license

Good interpersonal skills including the ability to…