Job Description

Asset and Project Management - Aquatics is currently accepting applications for Summer Student positions. Most Summer Students will be required for the period of May through August, with April 15th being the earliest start date and September 15th being the latest release date. All applicants must be available to start work on short notice and intend on returning to school at the end of season. Under the general supervision of the Pool Foreman, the Building Servicer - Aquatics Summer Student is primarily responsible for cleaning of public areas. The incumbent will assist in testing and maintaining proper water quality in all of the pool facilities by water sampling, testing samples and by adjusting the water chemical feed systems based on the test results, as required. The Building Servicer - Aquatics Summer Student is also responsible for providing ground maintenance such as cutting grass and trimming hedges and shrubs. As the Building Servicer Student in Aquatics, you will:

• Perform a variety of custodial functions in and around facilities including setup and removal of furniture etc. as required.
• Perform a variety of minor building maintenance and repair tasks and assists trades persons and higher-level staff in major repairs and maintenance operations.
• Maintain a proficient level of safety practices and procedures in buildings.
• Assist in maintaining proper water quality and control (includes water testing, pool fouling, pool vacuuming and adjusting chemicals to maintain proper water balance).
• Operate safely all power and hand tools as required.
• Interact with the general public.
• Answer telephone inquiries, taking messages and/or referring to appropriate source.
• Perform minor maintenance and assists with major maintenance to locks and lockers.
• Participate in various upgrading and training programs.
• On occasion, be required to travel between various sites.
• Perform other duties consistent with the classification as assigned.

• Experience with custodial/cleaning duties including the use of power-operated custodial equipment is desired.

• Experience in the operation of power and hand tools is desired.

• Verbal communication skills with the ability to effectively communicate information to others, including colleagues and members of the public.

• Written communication skills with ability to produce and complete written documents.

• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

• Interpersonal skills with the ability to interact satisfactorily with the public, including community groups and other civic staff.

• Knowledge of materials and chemicals related to the position is desired.

• Knowledge of the occupational hazards and the safety precautions and regulations that are applicable.

• Knowledge in the operation of swimming pool maintenance (vacuuming, water testing, and balancing pool water) is desired.

• Swimming Pool Operations and Management Certificate is desired.

• The successful candidate must maintain legal eligibility to work in Canada. If the successful candidate possesses a work permit, it is their responsibility to ensure the permit remains valid.

• A Police Information Check (Vulnerable Sector) and Child Abuse Registry Check satisfactory to the employer will be required from the successful candidate, at their expense. To obtain Police Information Check information please visit https://www.winnipeg.ca/police/services/online-record-checks.

• Must be able to work various hours as Aquatics operates on a 24 hour per day, 7 days per week basis.

• Must be willing and able to move locations per Management direction based on operational needs.

• Must be able to work in a warm humid environment and be free of any respiratory problems or susceptibility to infection which may hamper job performance.

• Must be physically capable of performing the duties of the position, including the ability to climb ladders, scaffolds, and work at heights, in confined spaces or in a warm, humid environment.

• The successful applicant (s) will be required to provide CSA approved personal protective safety boots (Six (6) inches above the ankle) at their own expense.