SUMMARY

Reporting to the superintendent of recreational facilities and parks and green spaces, the incumbent performs a variety of general maintenance and cleaning tasks at assigned recreational facilities and green spaces; enforces policies, procedures and public safety in accordance with established safety practices; and collaborates with user groups.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
•    Wash and clean common areas (windows, doors, floors, walls, corridors, lobbies, stairs, podiums, rooms and offices)
•    Clean changing rooms and disinfect toilets, showers and sinks
•    Paint damaged surfaces
•    Drive the zamboni
•    Assemble and disassemble furniture and equipment needed for ice surfaces and activities
•    Operate motorized equipment used to maintain parks and green spaces (mower, tractor, brushcutter, ATV, line marker, etc.)
•    Repair and install playground and sports equipment
•    Clear access roads and spread abrasives
•    Collect waste and empty garbage cans
•    Replace defective lighting
•    Check that equipment and tools are operating properly, make minor repairs and report breakdowns and defects to the supervisor
•    Monitor the premises and ensure good order and public safety when facilities are in use
•    Unlock doors and fences and restrict access to authorized persons only
•    Inform clients about facilities, services and general activities
•    Answer the phone
•    Take compressor readings
•    Follow Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) procedures
•    Enforce policies and procedures established by the leisure and recreation department
•    Ensure the safety of staff and the public when facilities, equipment and tools are in use
•    Supervise casual and student staff
•    Carry out all other related tasks associated with the smooth running of activities

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education
•    High school diploma or equivalent

Certification
•    Arena Operator, Level 1

Driver’s license
•    Class 5

Experience
•    Two (2) years’ experience in general maintenance in a municipal environment

Skills
•    Good communication skills in French and English
•    Ability to communicate, listen well and interact easily with people in general
•    Initiative, discernment and ability to prioritize
•    Ability to work under pressure, independently, as part of a team, and without ongoing supervision
•    Ability to quickly assess situations
•    Versatility and availability
•    Ability to operate equipment and tools
•    Positive attitude with respect to the interests of the municipality and the community in general
•    Ability to perform the manual skills required of the work requested
•    Physical ability to do the work assigned
•    Punctuality and regular attendance
•    Good past record of job performance
•    Respect for the City of Dieppe’s confidentiality rules and organizational values

WORK SCHEDULE

•    Forty (40) hours per week (various shifts - day, evening and weekend)

SALARY
•    Hourly rate at hiring of $24.20 - As per tthe collective agreement.