Do you take pride in keeping facilities safe, clean, and operating at their best? Join our Building Services team and play a key role in ensuring our arenas and recreation facilities remain welcoming, well-maintained spaces for thousands of community members to enjoy.

Reporting to the Foreman – Building Services, this position is responsible for a variety of facility operations and maintenance duties. Primary responsibilities include janitorial services; installation, removal, and maintenance of ice; board maintenance; preventative maintenance; painting; equipment repair and maintenance; and supporting operations involving aquatics and sports field maintenance.

The role also includes maintaining a logbook, opening and closing the arena, driving vehicles, and operating other equipment required to complete assigned tasks. The position involves monitoring and adjusting mechanical controls and equipment, as well as providing customer service and dealing with the general public in a courteous and professional manner.

 

Qualifications:

We recognize that candidates bring diverse experiences and backgrounds. Applicants are encouraged to demonstrate how their qualifications meet the essential requirements of the position. Additional valued qualifications may strengthen an application but are not required.

 

Essential

To be considered for this position, applicants must demonstrate the following:

• Completion of Highschool or equivalent.
• Valid Class 5 Driver’s license.
•  Minimum of two years related experience.
• A clear Criminal Record Check, Vulnerable Sector Check and Drivers Abstract is required as a condition of employment. 

 

Equivalent combinations of education, training, and experience may be considered where they provide the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the essential duties of the position. Applicants are encouraged to describe how their background aligns with the requirements of the role.

 

Valued

The following qualifications are not required but may strengthen an application: 

• Graduation from University or trade school program would be considered an asset.
• Ability to troubleshoot issues, identify problems, and have them addressed.
• Ability to communicate effectively - both in writing and verbally - with staff, user groups, contractors, vendors, and members of the public.
• Strong analytic and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to maintain accurate records and files for the facility, equipment, and staff.
• Support management in obtaining corporate goals, initiatives, and efficiencies. 

 

What You’ll Do

• Become familiar with all aspects of arena operations.

• Obtain Arena operators related training. If external training is not available experience may be considered after 2 years. Once training becomes available, employees are expected to take training in a timely manner.

• Operate necessary equipment for the position (ice resurfacer, ice edger, mower, scissor lift, etc.).

• Competent with all aspects of arena operation.

• Direct and supervise students.

• Ensure the facility is clean, safe, and ready for all user groups and the general public.

• Follow, promote, and ensure all City policies, procedures, and work instructions are followed.

• Ensure that general users, user groups, vendors, contractors, canteen workers manage and operate in a safe manner and keep the facilities clean and safe.

• Respond to inquiries from the public and other municipal staff as required.

• Other duties may be assigned.

   

Build a future with an employer that supports your life today and tomorrow.

At the City of Fredericton, we believe great employers offer more than just a salary. They provide stability, purpose, flexibility, and the confidence to plan for the future. That’s why our total rewards package goes beyond your base salary to support your health, well-being, financial security, and work-life balance at every stage of your career and life.

 

Retirement Security

Build long-term financial security through a shared risk pension plan, with contributions from both you and the City.

Meaningful Work. Lasting Impact.

Help shape a vibrant, inclusive, and growing Fredericton. Your work will play a role in delivering services that make a significant and positive difference in the community.

Our Commitment

The City of Fredericton is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace. We welcome applications from Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, racialized persons, and other equity-deserving groups. Qualified candidates who self-identify may receive preference in line with employment equity goals and applicable legislation.

If you require accommodation, please advise Human Resources so we can work with you to meet your needs.

 

Apply Now!

Please submit your application on or before August 18, at 4:30 p.m. AST. 

Only those applicants selected for further consideration will be contacted. 

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