Arena Facility Operator / Groundskeeper

Shift Requirements:

• Arena – September to April: 10-hour rotating shifts (5:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and 2 p.m. to midnight), including weekends, plus one week of nights per month, May to August.
• Grounds – May to August: 8-hour shifts Monday to Friday (6:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. and 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.) with one weekend every 4-6 weeks.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Operate and maintain the arena, ensuring the facility is safe for use
• Monitor and maintain arena facility refrigeration, boiler, HVAC, and associated controls and other operating systems, including safety systems
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and other regulations and standards
• Operate and maintain the ice resurfacing machine and ice edger
• Inspect and repair boards, kick strips, trim, glass, and perform general maintenance
• Cleaning and upkeep of washrooms and arena facilities
• Respond to emergencies and stabilize the arena until full repairs can be completed
• Assist in the setup for events
• Cutting and trimming of lawn/turf areas every week during the growing season, clearing cuttings, and other debris
• Pruning of shrubs and trees
• Planting and maintenance of garden areas throughout the growing season, including planting annuals, maintaining perennials, weeding/cultivating, fertilizing, watering, and mulching, to ensure optimal selection and appearance of plantings
• Layout and dressing of sports fields for various sports
• Sport field maintenance – fertilizing, aerating, topdressing, and weed control
• Sports equipment maintenance and repair
• Repair and maintenance of property signage
• Maintain or repair tools, equipment, buildings, or fences

Qualifications :

• Minimum completion of secondary school education
• ORFA CIT Certificates in refrigeration and arena operations are considered assets
• A minimum of two years of experience in arena operations and ice resurfacing is required
• Building and grounds maintenance experience is an asset.
• Requires a valid Class G driver’s licence
• Operating knowledge of lawn and garden equipment