Overview

Under the direction of the Director of Operations/Chief Engineer the Facility Operators will perform a variety of tasks related to preventative facility maintenance, emergency repairs, and day to day operations.

This role pays an hourly rate of $32.00 to $35.00 CAD

Benefits for Full-Time roles: Health, Dental and Vision Insurance, Pension matching, and Paid Time Off (vacation days, sick days, and 11 holidays)

This position will remain open until November 21, 2025.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for Maintenance and Repair of HVAC, electrical, mechanical, plumbing, chillers, refrigeration, boilers, and associated equipment.
• Accurately maintain records of labor time, parts used, and work accomplished.
• Performance of all corrective and preventive maintenance duties related to HVAC and building systems.
• Perform all the duties outlined in a safe manner following established Facility Procedures, Occupational, Health & Safety Rules, and Violence in the Workplace policies and W.C.B. Regulations, i.e. WHMIS, T.D.G.
• Ability to use Windows based computer systems and experience with, Microsoft Office, Micromain, Reliable Controls
• Must possess excellent communication skills.
• Demonstrate attention to detail.
• Excellent organizational skills, detail-oriented with ability to handle multiple assignments.
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule including early mornings, days, evenings, overnight, weekends, holidays, extended (long) workdays and extended numbers of days.
• Supervise and direct operations part time staff and monitor performance of assigned responsibilities.
• Respond immediately to emergency situations (fire, evacuation, equipment failure, etc.) and customer concerns.
• Comply with departmental policy for the safe storage, usage, and disposal of hazardous materials. Maintain a clean and safe workplace.
• Ensure the availability of an adequate operating inventory of tools and supplies. Specific duties include but are not limited to preparing and submitting purchase-order requests, developing sources for stock materials, and performing periodic checks for supplies.
• Assist the operations department as required with event preparation and event needs.
• Responsible for filling out daily check list and safety inspection reports of equipment.
• Perform Arena Maintenance such as Painting, Drywall repairs, Housekeeping, Cleaning outside grounds, and various other tasks.
• Must be able to work as part of a team.
• Perform all other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

• 5th Class Power Engineer ticket with Refrigeration Endorsement, Refrigeration Operator ticket, or 4th Class Power Engineering or Higher.
• Experience in building maintenance of HVAC and/or related building systems.
• Experience with direct digital controls and variable frequency drives a plus.
• Knowledge of boilers, chillers and refrigeration required.
• Must possess experience with large, water-cooled chiller systems, ice machines, water filtration and gas-fired equipment.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license.
• Must have valid WHIMIS ticket or be willing to obtain the first 3 months of employment.
• Must have valid First Aid ticket, trained in CPR and AED’s or be willing to obtain in the first 3 months of employment.
• Ability to lift 40lbs and climb ladders/work from heights, must be able to be fitted for respirators, and have experience with hand and power tools.
• Able to work independently and under minimal supervision.
• Proven record of excellent internal and external customer service.
• Ability to use an Ice resurfacer (Zamboni) and perform maintenance to arena Ice.
• Desired to have working knowledge of operations equipment including staging, audiovisual, lighting, truss, rigging, small equipment tools, pallet jacks, forklifts, ice resurfacer, edger’s etc.