Hours Up to 8 weeks, Normal Working Hours 40 hours per week, including evenings and weekends
Other This is a current vacancy. Some travel throughout the City of Kawartha Lakes may be necessary in accordance with job requirements
When you come to work for the City of Kawartha Lakes, you are joining a community of municipal workers who take pride in knowing that every day they are having a positive impact in the community. Our mission is to deliver the highest standards of municipal services while creating a healthy and sustainable future for all Kawartha Lakes’ residents and businesses. Our work supports our values of Accountability, Respect, and Teamwork, and we want you to Jump In with us!
We are an equal opportunity employer which values equity, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace. We foster a safe and creative work environment, where training and skill development are prioritized, with opportunities and support for career advancement. As a team member at the City of Kawartha Lakes, you may be entitled to education reimbursement and other programs that foster innovation, leadership, and career advancement.
Responsible for operations, maintenance and janitorial duties for arenas, and community centres, parks, sports fields, playgrounds, gardens, campgrounds and boat launches as applicable within the identified geographic area, providing a high quality of service to customers
Responsible for the operation and maintenance of ice resurfacing machine, ice making equipment, as applicable within the identified geographic area
Oversee performance of tasks by part-time and seasonal staff acting as a team leader and instilling a customer-oriented focus with staff team members
Liaise with affiliated associations and facility user groups
Cut and trim lawns, prepare and plant flower and shrub beds, clean debris from lawns and operate and maintain grass cutting equipment, tractors and small power tools, as applicable
Carry out defined janitorial and maintenance routines and monitor and maintain the use of building storage areas
Operate and maintain facility equipment such as carpet cleaning machines, floor polishing machines, powered hand tools and snow removal equipment
Vacuum, wash, strip and wax floors, including washing walls
Maintain inventories and replenish washroom/kitchen supplies, such as paper towels, toilet paper and soap
Perform inspections of fire safety systems as required by the Ontario Fire Code
Maintain waste disposal rooms and recycling facilities, empty receptacles, and carry out for curb side pick-up
Perform and log preventative maintenance program as required i.e. Change filters, oil mechanical equipment, inspect equipment
Carry out minor maintenance and repair work as required and approved by the Manager, such as minor patch and paint work, minor carpet repair, re-lamping lighting fixtures, etc.
Clear snow from sidewalks, walkways, and plough parking lots including shovelling snow by hand and using a walk behind snow blower, and salting and sanding sidewalks, walkways and parking lots as required
Report damage and acts of vandalism, hazards and building deficiencies to Supervisor/Manager
Receive and trouble-shoot day-to-day enquiries and complaints from occupants and users within established procedures, reporting and referring issues to the Supervisor/Manager
Provide feedback to the Manager/Supervisor for the development of operational budgets and capital budget forecast by identifying facility needs and future maintenance
Provide written reports and complete work orders
Perform other related duties as assigned
Secondary School diploma with additional education related to building maintenance
Minimum 2 years of related progressive experience, preferably in a municipal environment
Certified Playground Inspector designation is an asset
Demonstrated knowledge of workplace Health and Safety and WHMIS
Working knowledge of environmentally sustainable janitorial and grounds keeping practices is an asset
Demonstrated ability to operate hand tools, gasoline or electric motorized equipment, small tractors
Demonstrated ability to perform basic plumbing, electrical, and carpentry work
ORFA Basic Refrigeration Certification is required, or to be obtained within a reasonable time frame (Parks and Recreation positions)
Demonstrated professional and ethical responsibility to protect privacy, use confidential information appropriately, treat sensitive situations with appropriate degree of tact and discretion
Effective oral communication and strong interpersonal skills to deal with members of the public, council and all levels of staff
Ability to demonstrate initiative consistently with commitment to quality improvement, sharing process improvement initiatives with management
Demonstrated time-management skills with the ability to prioritize workloads and meet deadlines while maintaining a high level of accuracy
Ability to work independently or as an effective member of a team
Good analytical and problem solving skills related to area of expertise
Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office, the internet, and any other related software
Possess and maintain a valid Ontario Class “G” Driver’s Licence
Upon a conditional offer of employment, a Criminal Record Check, including a Vulnerable Sector Search will be required
Applicants must be prepared for skill testing.
