The Town of Carleton Place is seeking an individual to fill the position of Facilities
Attendant.

Summary: Reporting directly to the Recreation Team Lead and under the supervision
of the Facilities Supervisor, the Facilities Attendant will provide operational support to
the Facilities Supervisors on duty by assisting with maintenance of the facility, related
equipment, and ice surfaces. The responsibilities will include manual labour support for
events within the facility and housekeeping duties. Additionally, reporting directly to the
Parks & Operation Team Lead and the Recreation Team Lead, the Facilities Attendant
will provide operational support to the Recreation & Culture Department by assisting
with the maintenance of municipal facilities, equipment, and grounds. The
responsibilities include general labourer duties as required to clean, maintain, and keep
safe municipal recreation facilities and equipment.

Qualification/Experience:
1. Minimum age of 14 per Employment Standards Act regulations.
2. First Aid and CPR-AED certification an asset.
3. Experience completing minor cleaning and maintenance an asset.
4. Ability to perform maintenance, janitorial, parks and other facility operational duties.
5. Vulnerable Sector Criminal Reference Check (valid to 6 months of employment).

This position requires a flexible rotating schedule will be implemented including early
mornings, days, evenings, overnight, weekends and statutory holidays. Ability to work in
a fast-paced environment with changing priorities. The 2024 pay grid for the position is
$17.56 – $22.33 per hour.

A detailed job description, for this position, can be accessed at www.carletonplace.ca

Qualified candidates are invited to submit a detailed cover letter and CV outlining your
credentials relevant to the position, using PDF or docx format. Please be advised that
the Town reserves the right to post its employment opportunities as open until
filled. Resume reviews may begin immediately and continue until the posted position is
filled and any position can be filled prior to the closing date. Applications must be received
no later than 1:00 p.m., Wednesday, August 21, 2024, quoting “Facilities Attendant” by
email hr@carletonplace.ca

We thank all applicants for their interest; however only those applicants selected for an
interview will be contacted. The Town of Carleton Place is an equal opportunity employer
following the rules and regulations set out by the Human Rights Code. Personal
information submitted will be used for the purposes of determining suitability for this
competition only and in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and
Protection of Privacy Act. Accommodation will be provided in accordance with the
Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) upon request.

JOB DESCRIPTION
DEPARTMENT: Recreation and Culture Department
DIVISION: Facilities
JOB TITLE: Facilities Attendant
EMPLOYEE GROUP: Non-Union
PAY GRID: 2
SUPERVISOR: Recreation Team Lead
REVISION DATE: March 2023

POSITION SUMMARY:
Reporting directly to the Recreation Team Lead and under the supervision of the
Facilities Supervisor, the Facilities Attendant will provide operational support to the
Facilities Supervisors on duty by assisting with maintenance of the facility, related
equipment, and ice surfaces. The responsibilities will include manual labour support for
events within the facility and housekeeping duties.
Additionally, reporting directly to the Parks & Operation Team Lead and the Recreation
Team Lead, the Facilities Attendant will provide operational support to the Recreation &
Culture Department by assisting with the maintenance of municipal facilities, equipment,
and grounds. The responsibilities include general labourer duties as required to clean,
maintain, and keep safe municipal recreation facilities and equipment.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Provides support to the Facilities Supervisor on duty by performing
maintenance to arenas including ice surface maintenance, assisting in flooding
of ice arenas, cleaning, and filling ice machines. Also, performs maintenance
and operational duties to ensure the safe operation of arenas, community
centres, municipal buildings, parks, trails, waterfronts, ball diamonds, playing
fields, etc. Maintenance is performed based on daily, weekly, and monthly
schedules.
2. Performs manual labour support for special events, hockey games and
tournaments, and public skating events including set up and takedown of halls.
3. Provides customer service to all users of the facilities and maintain a positive
and professional manner at all times.
4. Maintains washrooms, and change/dressing rooms and associated areas
including cleaning, disinfecting, removing garbage and replenishing supplies of
toilet paper, soap, etc. Completes custodial duties of municipal facilities as
required.
5. Performs general maintenance duties in the overall facility such as painting,
replacing bulbs, etc. Operates and maintains janitorial equipment,
groundskeeping equipment and other Town owned equipment.
6. Moves nets during games, tournaments and other events as required.
7. Responds to routine inquiries related to the use of the facility.
8. Maintains good public relations with customers, user groups and colleagues.
9. Works evenings and weekends on a routine basis.
The above generally describes the duties involved with the position. However, municipal
work is varied in nature and employees will be required to perform duties in addition to
the above from time to time as directed by the Recreation Team Lead or the Facilities
Supervisor.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
1. Minimum age of 14 per Employment Standards Act regulations.
2. First Aid and CPR-AED certification an asset.
EXPERIENCE:
Experience completing minor cleaning and maintenance an asset.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
1. Ability to perform maintenance, janitorial, parks and other facility operational duties.
2. Must be able to work independently as well as part of a team.
3. Ability to maintain a professional demeanor at all times when dealing with the public
and volunteers.
4. Physically capable to perform general labour and maintenance duties as well as
skating for public skating monitoring.
5. Must be able to handle multiple tasks at one time.

WORKING CONDITIONS:
A flexible rotating schedule will be implemented including early mornings, days, evenings,
overnight, weekends and statutory holidays. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
with changing priorities.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The Facilities Attendant will perform regular physical effort walking and may be required
to walk on uneven and/or slippery surfaces. The position may require the ability to bend,
lift and/or carry heavy objects, climb stairs and ladders. Occasional strenuous physical
activity may result in muscle fatigue or strain. Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds, carry
items such as mops, shovels, bags of garbage and boxes; must be able to mop, sweep
and vacuum floors, reach and bend, stock shelves.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:
The Facilities Attendant may experience changing temperatures from building to ice
surface. The position will be exposed to occasional unpleasant fumes, dirt, hazardous
substances, and/or loud noises associated with cleaning duties, facility, and ice
maintenance, etc. Must be prepared and able to work both indoors and out and in all
seasons; weather conditions ranging from very cold to very hot and humid and able to
work in an environment with exposure to cleaning materials (all required Personal
Protective Equipment required is available and must be used). Occasional exposure to
unpleasant sights and smells.

SENSORY DEMANDS:
The position requires the individual to be able to walk on the ice surface while pushing
nets. The position requires the use of cleaning equipment such as broom, mop, vacuum,
and floor polisher.

MENTAL DEMANDS:
The Facilities Attendant may occasionally have to manage a number of requests and
tasks at one time and must be prepared to deal with a variety of people and occasional
stressful situations associated with working with the general public. Excellent
organization and time management skills will be needed to complete the required tasks.
N.B. Must be able to read and comprehend instructions in regard to cleaning products,
equipment operation and comprehending SOP’s (standard operating procedures) in
relation to deliveries of product and schedules.

SAFETY:
The Town of Carleton Place believes that all accidents can be prevented. While
performing the above duties, employees shall make safety an integral part of every task
and job. Employees shall be familiar with the Town’s Safety Policy and understand their:

➣ Right to Participate;
➣ Right to Know;
➣ Right to Refuse Unsafe Work; and
➣ Right to Stop Dangerous Work.

All employees must follow the Town’s Health and Safety Policy and comply with the
Occupational Health and Safety Act.

WORKING RELATIONSHIPS:
INTERNAL CAO, Department Heads, Support Staff, Members of Council.
EXTERNAL Community organizations, non-profit organizations, inspectors.