Parks and Facilities Attendant

Job Brief

Under the direction of the Supervisor, this position is responsible for daily maintenance and cleaning of Community Centres and Arenas.

Employment Status

Seasonal

Union

CUPE 855 Outside

Open To

Internal/External Applicant(s)

Date Of Posting

17/07/2026

Closing Date

31/07/2026

Duration (if Temporary)

Up to 9 months

Job Title

Parks and Facilities Attendant

Wage $25.76 hourly (2026)

Reports To North Area Supervisor

Department Community Services

Location Manvers Community Centre, 697 ON-7A, Bethany, ON L0A 1K0

Hours Seasonal up to 9 months, Normal Working Hours 40 hours per week, includes evenings and weekends, from September-March

Other This is a current vacancy. Travel throughout the City of Kawartha Lakes in accordance with job requirements and work

locations may vary

Job Description

• Assist in the daily operation and maintenance of community centres and arenas
• Responsible for greasing, adding oil, and changing blades on ice resurfacer
• Clearing snow and ice from walkways and emergency exit doors
• Responsible for ice resurfacing and maintenance, including using the ice edger
• Cleaning of the building and picking up litter outside
• Monitor ice plant, including adding and draining oil
• Assist with training, advising and guiding part-time staff in the performance of tasks and duties relating to arena maintenance
• Collecting of fees and issuing receipts
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Skills/Education Required

• Secondary School diploma with additional education related to facility maintenance
• Experience in the operations of arenas and ice operations is preferred
• Demonstrated knowledge of Workplace Health and Safety and WHMIS
• ORFA Basic Refrigeration Certification is preferred
• Demonstrated ability to operate ice resurfacer and ice edger, hand tools, gasoline or electric motorized equipment, and small tractors with working knowledge of equipment preventative maintenance
• Demonstrated professional and ethical responsibility to protect privacy, use confidential information appropriately, treat sensitive situations with appropriate degree of tact and discretion
• Effective oral communication and strong interpersonal skills to deal with members of the public, council and all levels of staff
• Demonstrated time-management skills with the ability to prioritize workloads and meet deadlines while maintaining a high level of accuracy
• Ability to work independently or as an effective member of a team
• Good analytical and problem solving skills related to area of expertise
• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office, the internet, and any other related software
• Possess and maintain a valid Ontario Class “G” Driver’s Licence
• Upon a conditional offer of employment, a Criminal Record Check, including a Vulnerable Sector Search will be required

Applicants must be prepared for skill testing.