Intent to Return - 150 Day Temporary Arena Maintenance Labourer

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.  
• Teamwork & Relationship Building: Interacts with others in an inclusive, collaborative and respectful way that creates effective working relationships.  
• Communication: Communicates in a clear, professional and respectful way; demonstrates active listening.  
• Accountable & Results Oriented: Demonstrates ethical behaviour and accountability, aligns with City values, and abides by relevant policies and legislation.  
• Management & Leadership: Demonstrates self-management, professionalism and engagement; leads by example.   

As a condition of employment, you will be required to provide a satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Screening (VSS) / Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC) letter.

Successful candidates must be available and willing to participate in the orientation and training prior to the start date which may require up to 4 days. This will be paid at the above rate.

The City of Markham is committed to inclusive, accessible and barrier free employment practices and to creating a workplace that reflects and supports the diversity of the community we serve.  Please let us know if you require an accommodation and we will work with you to ensure a barrier free hiring process.