Job Description

The City of Corner Brook is presently accepting applications for the temporary position of Pool Operator/Maintenance. This position is temporary and will be December 31, 2025.

Position Overview

As a member of the Recreation Services Team, the Pool Operator/Maintenance, will report to the Supervisor of Recreation Services Facilities and is responsible for assisting with the day-to-day operations of the Corner Brook Regional Recreation Centre. The Pool Operator/Maintenance will focus on preventative maintenance, building equipment maintenance, pool maintenance and minor cleaning, while ensuring a safe, fully functioning environment for staff and the public.

Responsibilities

Assist the Supervisor of Recreation, Facilities with completion of any regular, scheduled or emergency maintenance

Assist the Supervisor of Recreation, Facilities with ensuring pool water chemistry is maintained and in accordance with applicable legislative standards

Provide direction to the Assistant Pool Operator/Maintenance

Transporting equipment and furniture within buildings from one worksite to another

Modify facilities configuration for special events as outlined by the Supervisor of Recreation, Facilities

Repair any items assigned identified as service requests in a timely manner

Installation, preventative maintenance and repair of all mechanical components, fixtures and equipment

Provide onsite ad hoc janitorial duties as needed

Perform minor landscape maintenance as needed

Ensure all entry ways are free of debris and snow

Assist recreation site staff as needed to provide program support and customer service facilitation

Interact with Recreation Staff to ensure proper program and special event set up and delivery

Interact with clients and contractors within a variety of settings

Champion safety at all times. Prepare and adhere to site-specific health and safety plans to mitigate or eliminate risks to you, clients, employees, and the public

Ensure compliance with Health & Safety legislation and Public Pools Regulations under the Public Health Act

Work closely with related municipal/provincial/national organizations to ensure the maintains compliance with the Department of Health

Assist with providing coverage for illness and/or vacation for the Assistant Pool Operator/Maintenance.

Note

The above responsibilities reflect the duties necessary to describe the principal functions of the job and shall not be considered as a detailed description of all duties of the job.

Qualifications

The successful candidate will be proficient in the use of computers and computerized systems and must possess excellent communication skills for liaising and communicating with customers, user groups and internal departmental staff. The successful candidate must possess or be willing to obtain the Certified Pool Operator's (CPO) Certification.

A current Royal Newfoundland Constabulary (RNC) Certificate of Conduct and Vulnerable Sector Check. Valid Class 5 driver's license for the province of Newfoundland and Labrador.

Assets

Experience working within a recreation facility

Experience working within an aquatic's facility

Experience operating tools and equipment necessary for maintenance

Experience working with pumps and HVAC.

Working Conditions

This position will be required to work both within an office environment, on a warm pool deck, and outside. May be frequent exposure to minor disagreeable weather conditions

Frequent dealings with the general public

Sitting and walking for an extended period of time may occasionally be required

Lifting and handling of facility equipment

Must be able to lift 50 lbs.

Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 4 months

Pay: From $25.20 per hour

Expected hours: 35 per week

Benefits:

On-site gym On-site parking
Work Location: In person