Job Description

Overview

This is combined operational, maintenance and janitorial work performed in a year-round multi-purpose sports arena. Performance is reviewed by a superior for technical adequacy, conformance to established practices and ability to meet time schedules.

Examples of key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Monitor refrigeration plant, perform plant checks regularly and log readings.
• Log and report any changes, issues or maintenance.
• Janitorial duties such as maintaining appearance and cleanliness of change rooms, showers, washrooms and lobbies; sweep and mop, vacuum, disinfect, garbage removal and rink/lobby glass. Recording work completed
• Perform mobile equipment checks and minor maintenance including blade changes.
• Installing and maintaining ice surfaces using various hand and power tools.
• Safely operating ice resurfacer for regular ice cleans and general ice maintenance.
• Minor rink board and gate repairs including advertising installation.
• Various maintenance duties such as changing fluorescent lamps, minor plumbing repairs on sinks, toilets and showers,

• Knowledge of the methods, materials and equipment used in ice-making and refrigeration operations.
• Knowledge of the materials, methods, tools and equipment used in janitorial and building maintenance work.
• Knowledge of and ability to resurface ice, change blades, and maintain resurfacer.
• Knowledge of and ability to follow WHMIS (Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System).
• Skill in the use and care of a variety of tools and equipment used in the work.
• Ability to use and maintain Personal Protective Equipment (including wearing a properly fitted respirator).
• Ability to enforce rules and regulations governing the operation of the arena during public sessions, adult and youth user group sessions.
• Ability to use computer and smart phone apps for communication, scheduling, plant control and record keeping.
• Ability to learn and perform new processes and procedures to maintain operating standards as the Arena industry changes.
• Ability to operate ice-making, refrigeration, and resurfacing equipment.
• Ability to perform a variety of semi-skilled building maintenance, and minor repair tasks and to perform routine janitorial duties.
• Ability to work without supervision on an assigned shift.
• Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with staff and the public.
• Ability to courteously and effectively communicate with patrons.
• Ability to deal tactfully and firmly with groups and individuals to ensure observance of facility rules and regulations.
• Ability to exercise independent judgement and action in accordance with established practices and procedures.
• Ability to successfully pass a Police Information Check.

• Completion of Grade 12 or equivalent with a minimum of 1 year of experience in an Arena supplemented by courses in ice-making and refrigeration; OR an equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Completion of Refrigeration Operator course is preferred.

City of Richmond