DEFINITION:

Under the direction of the Working Foreman (Parks & Facilities), or his/her delegate, maintains the ice surface, maintains and cleans parks, cemetery facilities, and recreation facilities, including the Aquatic Centre, and operates related equipment.

EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED:

1. Supervise public use of recreation facilities;
2. Make ice surface and maintain ice including flooding, operating ice conditioning machines, ice painting, etc.;
3. Perform parks and facilities maintenance including janitorial and minor repairs;
4. Monitor and maintain the mechanical systems in the Aquatic Centre;
5. Monitor and adjust water quality at the Aquatic Centre, as required;
6. Set up and take down for various activities held in the recreation facilities;
7. Maintain flower beds, trees, shrubs, trails, turf areas, irrigation systems, playgrounds, parks and playing fields, including, but not limited to, weeding, mowing grass, litter pickup, pruning, fertilizing, etc., as required;
8. Perform heavy manual duties, including, but not limited to, snow removal, gardening, moving tables, chairs, etc.;
9. Identify hazards and perform corrective measures, and/or report hazards to supervisor;
10. Perform burial procedures and maintenance at the cemetery;
11. Operate equipment including, but not limited to, ice making, janitorial, parks and building maintenance;
12. Enforce all rules and regulations regarding public health and safety;
13. Ensure buildings and facilities are vacant and secure at end of day;
14. Assist in supervision and training of support staff;
15. Answer and act on public enquiries and complaints, as required;
16. Maintain records and information, as required;
17. Shift work is required, including weekends;
18. Other related duties, as required.

MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

1. Secondary school graduation;
2. Minimum of two years' related experience in ice making, janitorial, landscaping and facilities maintenance;
3. BCRPA Pool Operator's Level 1, or equivalent;
4. Refrigeration Basic Safety Awareness Certificate;
5. Demonstrated ability to operate related equipment safely and efficiently;
6. Good physical condition and able to perform heavy manual labour;
7. Good working knowledge of WorkSafeBC Regulations, as relates to the work involved;
8. First Aid training;
9. Ability to work independently and to accomplish tasks and assignments;
10. Ability to deal effectively with co-workers and the public;
11. Good written and oral communication skills;
12. Valid Class 5 B.C. Driver's Licence.

A criminal record check will be required to be provided by all potential successful applicants to this position prior to it being awarded.

The above statement is a general description of the principal functions of the job identified and shall not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be inherent in the job.