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POSITION TITLE: Facility Operator – Full-Time

DEPARTMENT: Recreation Department

REPORTING RELATIONSHIP: Reports to the Recreation Facility Coordinator

PURPOSE OF POSITION:

Reporting to the Recreation Facility Coordinator, the incumbent is responsible for the implementation of recreational programs as well as the operation, maintenance, and cleaning of the Community Hall/Arena, Outdoor Rinks and Ball Fields.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Duties Performed on a Regular Basis:

  • Carry out the operations and maintenance of recreation facilities by:
    • Installation of rink ice and providing ongoing maintenance by utilizing specialized tools and equipment;
    • Keeping ice surface clean and free of debris by using ice edger;
    • Repairing cracks and gouges in ice as they appear;
    • Flooding the base, painting ice surface and marking of lines;
    • Checking ice making and maintenance equipment daily to ensure that tools and equipment are maintained in proper working order;
    • Carry out minor building and equipment maintenance according to the maintenance program and/or as required by damages, breakdowns, normal wear and tear and submit completed record of repairs;
    • Reporting all maintenance problems or emergencies requiring tradesmen or major work to immediate supervisor;
    • Ensure that facilities are properly cleaned and maintained and that all exits remain unobstructed from snow, ice or debris, including but not limited to stands, lobbies, dressing rooms, storage rooms, washrooms, front entrance way and fire exits;
    • Ensure that facilities are properly used by the public and evict those individuals who may be causing a disturbance or undue harm to others or the facility (request assistance from the local authorities if required). Report all disturbances in written format to immediate supervisor including action taken.
    • Cleaning of community arena hall and bathrooms after events.
  • Carry out general responsibilities as follows:
    • Receive user fees with respect to ice and hall rentals, skate sharpening, advertising signs and billboards, and submit daily with proper documentation within the internal reporting system;
    • Completing and submitting of all reporting requirements and work orders in a timely and accurate manner;
    • Ensure facilities are prepared and open during scheduled hours;
    • Ensure schedule is followed and enforced by all user groups;
    • Supervise casual staff hired to assist with duties to ensure that all job duties and responsibilities are performed;
    • Work closely with user groups and the public to promote the use of the facility;
    • Ensure that user groups and the public needs are met in accordance with approvals given and that events are carried out in a timely, efficient and professional manner.

Duties Performed on a Periodic Basis

  • Assist other departments or organizations with the delivery of special events as requested by the Chief Administrative Officer or designate;
  • Post schedules, advise and maintain bulletin boards and posted announcements;
  • Carries out additional duties as may be required from time to time by the Chief Administrative Officer or designate.

Working Conditions

  • Tasks will require independent work;
  • Evening and weekend work is required based on facility bookings;
  • This job requires interfacing with the public and ensuring facility security during events;
  • The venue may hold a liquor license through the event coordinator;
  • Occasional heavy lifting may be required.

Hours of Work:

  • Summer Hours: 4 days, 10 hours per day compressed schedule
  • Winter Hours: 5 days per week, 8 hours per day. Shift work. Typical hours will fall on evenings and weekend.
  • Evening and weekend work is required based on facility bookings.

Required Training

  • Maintain required skills through training, courses and workshops
  • Complete selected readings and internal training

WORKING RELATIONSHIPS

  • Direct Report
    • Facility Coordinator
  • Internal
    • Recreation Facility Coordinator
    • Parks and Recreation Staff
    • Manager of Public Works
    • Administration
  • External
    • Contractors and Suppliers
    • The Public

EDUCATION AND LICENCING

  • Grade 12
  • Class G Licence
  • Communication Skills in English
  • Communication Skills in French is an asset

KNOWLEDGE AND Skill:

  • Operational, organizational and leadership ability;
  • Developed communication and public relations skills;
  • Basic Knowledge of Municipal Recreational budgeting and accounting;
  • Thorough knowledge in the operation and maintenance of equipment, vehicles and materials in the delivery of recreation programs;
  • Technical skills in the mechanical maintenance and operation of ice plants and ice-making;

How to Apply:

To apply please send your resume to [email protected] before.

The deadline to apply is Tuesday, November 4th, 2025.

Job Description

POSITION TITLE: Facility Operator – Casual Part-Time

DEPARTMENT: Recreation Department

REPORTING RELATIONSHIP: Reports to the Recreation Facility Coordinator

PURPOSE OF POSITION:

Reporting to the Recreation Facility Coordinator, the incumbent is responsible for the implementation of recreational programs as well as the operation, maintenance, and cleaning of the Community Hall/Arena, Outdoor Rinks and Ball Fields.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Duties Performed on a Regular Basis:

  • Carry out the operations and maintenance of recreation facilities by:
    • Installation of rink ice and providing ongoing maintenance by utilizing specialized tools and equipment;
    • Keeping ice surface clean and free of debris by using ice edger;
    • Repairing cracks and gouges in ice as they appear;
    • Flooding the base, painting ice surface and marking of lines;
    • Checking ice making and maintenance equipment daily to ensure that tools and equipment are maintained in proper working order;
    • Carry out minor building and equipment maintenance according to the maintenance program and/or as required by damages, breakdowns, normal wear and tear and submit completed record of repairs;
    • Reporting all maintenance problems or emergencies requiring tradesmen or major work to immediate supervisor;
    • Ensure that facilities are properly cleaned and maintained and that all exits remain unobstructed from snow, ice or debris, including but not limited to stands, lobbies, dressing rooms, storage rooms, washrooms, front entrance way and fire exits;
    • Ensure that facilities are properly used by the public and evict those individuals who may be causing a disturbance or undue harm to others or the facility (request assistance from the local authorities if required). Report all disturbances in written format to immediate supervisor including action taken.
    • Cleaning of community arena hall and bathrooms after events.
  • Carry out general responsibilities as follows:
    • Receive user fees with respect to ice and hall rentals, skate sharpening, advertising signs and billboards, and submit daily with proper documentation within the internal reporting system;
    • Completing and submitting of all reporting requirements and work orders in a timely and accurate manner;
    • Ensure facilities are prepared and open during scheduled hours;
    • Ensure schedule is followed and enforced by all user groups;
    • Supervise casual staff hired to assist with duties to ensure that all job duties and responsibilities are performed;
    • Work closely with user groups and the public to promote the use of the facility;
    • Ensure that user groups and the public needs are met in accordance with approvals given and that events are carried out in a timely, efficient and professional manner.

Duties Performed on a Periodic Basis

  • Assist other departments or organizations with the delivery of special events as requested by the Chief Administrative Officer or designate;
  • Post schedules, advise and maintain bulletin boards and posted announcements;
  • Carries out additional duties as may be required from time to time by the Chief Administrative Officer or designate.

Working Conditions

  • Tasks will require independent work;
  • Evening and weekend work is required based on facility bookings;
  • This job requires interfacing with the public and ensuring facility security during events;
  • The venue may hold a liquor license through the event coordinator;
  • Occasional heavy lifting may be required.

Hours of Work:

  • Up to 20 hours per week. Shift work. Typical hours will fall on evenings and weekend.
  • Evening and weekend work is required based on facility bookings.

Required Training

  • Maintain required skills through training, courses and workshops
  • Complete selected readings and internal training

WORKING RELATIONSHIPS:

  • Direct Report
    • Facility Coordinator
  • Internal
    • Recreation Facility Coordinator
    • Parks and Recreation Staff
    • Manager of Public Works
    • Administration
  • External
    • Contractors and Suppliers
    • The Public

EDUCATION AND LICENCING

  • Grade 12
  • Class G License
  • Communication Skills in English
  • Communication Skills in French is an asset

KNOWLEDGE AND Skill:

  • Operational, organizational and leadership ability;
  • Developed communication and public relations skills;
  • Basic Knowledge of Municipal Recreational budgeting and accounting;
  • Thorough knowledge in the operation and maintenance of equipment, vehicles and materials in the delivery of recreation programs;
  • Technical skills in the mechanical maintenance and operation of ice plants and ice-making.

How to Apply:

To apply please send your resume to [email protected] before.

The deadline to apply is Tuesday, November 4th, 2025.

JOB POSTING

Heavy Equipment Operator

The Municipality of Markstay-Warren is currently looking to fill a position of Heavy Equipment Operator within the Public Works department. The successful candidate will report to the Manager of Public Works or designate and will be responsible for the delivery of municipal service.

A grade 12 education or equivalent combined with a minimum of five (5) years experience maintaining municipal road systems using heavy equipment. This should include but not limited to snow plowing equipment, tandems, loaders, excavators, and graders. This experience along with a Class “DZ” (“AZ” Preferred) license in good standing will qualify you as an applicant for this position.

Those interested in applying for this position are requested to submit a resume to the municipal office in Markstay at 21 Main St S, or by email at [email protected] , or [email protected] no later than 4:00pm on Friday, November 14th, 2025. Resume should clearly state what position you are applying for.

Salary:           $29.02/hr

                        As per Collective Agreement effective Jan 01, 2025

Hours:           40 hr/week

Should you have any questions please call Ronny Theiss, Manager of Public Works at (705) 853-4536

Note: Only applicants chosen for interview will be contacted.

 

 

Job Description

POSITION TITLE:                               Heavy Equipment Operator

DEPARTMENT:                                    Public Works

REPORTING RELATIONSHIP:             Reports to the Manager of Public Works

 

PURPOSE OF POSITION:

Under the supervision of the Manager of Public Works or designate, the Heavy equipment operator carries out maintenance and development of the municipal road system using heavy equipment and Class AZ or DZ truck equipment.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Duties:

  • Ensures the municipal road system is developed and maintained to the municipal standard.
  • Working co-operatively with employees and contractors as required for the purposes of site development.
  • Working co-operatively with casual employees hired for the purpose of assisting road maintenance.
  • Ensure all equipment is used and maintained in a safe manner according to the Municipality’s standard operating procedures.
  • Perform pre-operation checks as well as regular maintenance checks
  • Perform minor and routine maintenance tasks and repairs on equipment and assisting mechanics with major repairs where necessary.
  • Report all mechanical or electrical problems to the lead hand as soon as identified.
  • Ensure equipment is kept clean inside and out.
  • Ensure preventative measures against unwanted entry by parking all equipment and vehicles in their designated places after work if parked outdoors, the ignition key is placed in the designated key storage location and the building is locked
  • Complete and submit all documentation in a timely manner
  • Participate in activities related to safe road services program by performing labour related duties such as, cleaning and maintenance of equipment storage areas and assisting in the completion of a semi-annual inventory program
  • Participates in the repair and maintenance of the water and sewage system through the operation of heavy equipment and assisting in labour related duties as required
  • Ensures continuity of equipment operations and maintenance of standards when operating or working around rented or contracted out equipment.
  • Carries out additional duties as may be required by the manager of public works or designate.
  • Consider Public Safety for all Operations
  • Following safety plans for work sites
  • Regular documentation related to the operations performed
  • Participate in the municipality’s winter response protocol
  • Operates a variety of heavy road equipment, usually road grader, loader and back hoe, to maintain and repair roads and to clear snow
  • Regular vehicle maintenance
    • Ensuring maintenance plans are followed
    • Monitoring maintenance intervals and working with the Manager of Public Works to schedule outside maintenance
    • Ensuring cleanliness of equipment
    • Reporting damages or deficiencies to the manager of Public Works
    • Ensuring equipment use is in accordance with safety regulations, municipal policies and bylaws.
    • Performing minor, routine maintenance and repairs on equipment
    • Assisting mechanics with any major repairs when necessary
  • Performs labour related duties  including but not limited to repair and replacement of
    • Asphalt,
    • Culvert,
    • Guard-rail and
    • Signage

The Heavy Equipment Operator Operates in the following areas:

  • Inspection of all public infrastructure (Roads, Water, Wastewater, Storm Water, Parks, Facilities)
  • Road maintenance including
    • Regular Grading
    • Plowing
    • Sanding and Salting
    • Road Defect Repair
    • Brushing and Obstacle Removal
  • Drainage including clearing, maintaining and replacing
    • Municipal Drains
    • Culverts
    • Catch Basins
    • Bridges
    • Storm water network
  • Public property maintenance
    • Garages
    • Yards
    • Parks (Typically maintained by Parks and Rec, but new installations and heavy equipment work are carried out by Public Works)
    • Cemeteries (Typically maintained by Parks and Rec, but new installations and heavy equipment work are carried out by Public Works)
    • Parking lots
    • Public Buildings
  • Land Fill Maintenance
  • Aggregate Pit Maintenance
  • Water &  Sewer
  • Location Services (Ontario One Call)
  • Garbage collection  and disposal. (Special circumstances)
  • Maintaining security of facilities and work sites to prevent unauthorized individuals from entering.
  • Other tasks as assigned by the Manager of Public Works

Working Conditions

  • The heavy equipment operator position is a year round outside staff position and may expose the employee to the following hazards:
    • Exposure to severe weather conditions
      • Snow, Rain, Flood
    • Work is in and around road machinery that can be noisy, and hot
    • Works on uneven ground
    • Must be prepared to meet with difficult situations due to severe weather conditions;
    • Long periods of isolation while working with noisy equipment and endures long periods of steering, involving frequent directional changes and control manipulations;
    • Works long hours during severe weather conditions on a periodic basis;
    • Exposure to fumes il-om fuel and occasional sewage smell during emergency clean­ups;
    • Working with dust control chemicals;
    • occasional confrontations with the public may be encountered due to the nature of the work;
    • Occasional heavy lifting may be required, i.e.; the installation of culverts.

Hours of Work:

  • Summer Hours: 6:00am-4:30pm, 4 day shift between Monday to Friday
  • Winter Hours: 7:00am-3:30pm, Monday to Friday subject to:
  • Shifted Schedule: If the weather warrants, the regular work day may be shifted to assist snow removal to match the weather.
  • On Call / Standby 12 hour period followed by a 12 hour rest period. Typically used for winter storms.  May occur on weekends
  • Call out: 4 hour minimum to deal with an emergency
  • Schedule shifts or on call will be notified within 24 hours of the on call period. Call outs will occur as an incident occurs with minimal notice.  Attendance is not mandatory.
  • Possibility of overtime on nights and on weekends when required.

Required Training

  • Maintain required skills through training, courses and workshops
  • Complete selected readings and internal training

WORKING RELATIONSHIPS:

  1. Internal
    1. Manager of Public Works
    2. Public Works Crew (Both Garages)
    3. Parks and Recreation Staff
    4. Administration
  2. External
    1. Contractors and Suppliers
    2. The Public

Staffing and Licensing

  • Valid Z license to operate heavy equipment and operational knowledge of equipment's capabilities and limitations. A.Z license recommended.
  • Heavy Equipment Operating Certificates an Asset
  • Common Core Surface Miner
  • Various Courses offered through the association of Road supervisors is an asset.
  • Working at heights
  • First Aid
  • Chain Saw Operation

Knowledge and Skill:

  • Ability to use Microsoft Office Tools (Word, Excel, Outlook) For the purpose of preparing reports.
  • Use of internet based reporting tools to submit timely updates on progress
  • Regularly monitor and provide updates through e-mail.
  • Mechanical skills and ability to operate a variety of road machinery effectively and safely.
  • Assist in maintaining production efficiencies by meeting job requirements in safety, quality, output level and cost.
  • Mechanical skills to diagnose and repair minor equipment defects
  • Ability to organize, coordinate, and direct projects.
  • Ability to estimate and track time and materials for jobs
  • Ability to operate small gas engine tools