Facility Assistant

The Corporation of the Town of Orangeville invites applications for the position of

Facility Assistant
Community Services Department
(Casual position, up to 24 hours per week)

Located on the north-west edge of the Greater Toronto Area, less than one hour’s drive from Toronto and yet only moments away from the unspoiled, natural beauty of the Niagara Escarpment, the Town of Orangeville (“Town”) offers an excellent combination of location, small town charm and urban amenities. Situated in the picturesque natural setting of the Hills of Headwaters, Orangeville is home to over 30,000 residents and is the largest urban community and regional service centre within the County of Dufferin. Orangeville is a great place to raise a family, with an excellent quality of life and a strong sense of community. The Town is committed to a value based, thriving and collaborative work environment that supports our employee’s success. Our employees are passionate about delivering high-quality programs and services to our residents and are proud to contribute to making Orangeville one of the exceptional places to live in Canada.

The Town is seeking dedicated individuals for the position of Facility Assistant with the Community Services Department. This position assists with the maintenance of the Alder Street Recreation Centre and the Tony Rose Memorial Sports Centre. The successful candidates must be able to work a flexible schedule including weekends, late evenings, and statutory holidays in accordance with operational needs.

Job Duties:

• Assisting with the maintenance of the Town’s recreational facilities including cleaning, changing garbage bags, shovelling, sweeping, and mopping.


• Assisting with ice maintenance, including installation, removal, painting, flooding, and testing; boards and shield maintenance, including repairs, replacements, and cleaning; and floor maintenance, including cleaning and painting.


• Assisting with pool operation and maintenance.


• Operating a variety of equipment to conduct ice, floor, pool, and facility maintenance including sweepers, scrubbers, hand tools, and power tools.


• Assisting with daily and seasonal maintenance on Town equipment and vehicles.


• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Some secondary school education (completion of Grade 10 minimum).


• Previous experience cleaning in a similar environment would be an asset.


• Standard First Aid and CPR training would be an asset.


• Successful candidates will be required to complete a background check, including but not limited to a Vulnerable Sector Check in accordance with the duties of this position.

Hourly Range: $16.73 to $18.09, Band 1 on the Town’s 2024 Hourly Pay Grid (currently under review)

Qualified candidates are invited to submit their resumes, in confidence, addressed to Sarah Mayer, Co-ordinator, Human Resources. Applications may be submitted online or submitted in person to the Town Hall located at 87 Broadway. Please do not email your application.

To select the best candidates to serve the Town of Orangeville and its people, several screening tools, including Police Record Checks are required as part of the hiring process for some employment or volunteer positions. When requested, applicants are required to provide a Police Record Check as a condition of their offer of employment. Police Record Checks must be dated within three (3) months of the employment offer to be considered valid. The specific type of Police Record Check required will be indicated in the job posting qualifications.

The Town of Orangeville is an equal opportunity employer. Accommodations are available for all parts of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance. By submitting your personal information to the Town of Orangeville, you consent to the collection, use, and disclosure of that information in connection with our recruitment, hiring and/or employment processes. Personal information on this form is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001, c.25, as amended, and will be used to determine the qualifications for employment with the Town of Orangeville. Questions about this collection should be directed to the Manager, Human Resources at 87 Broadway, Orangeville, Ontario L9W 1K1.