The City of Grande Prairie is a vibrant, growing community located in the beautiful Peace Country region of Alberta. We are committed to providing exceptional public service and enhancing the quality of life for all residents. Grande Prairie is a great place to live, work, and play.
Our Recreation Department is looking for a dedicated MCC Operations Worker to join the team.
Position Responsibilities
Performs a variety of duties required for the daily operation and delivery of events at Montrose Cultural Centre (MCC), including, but not limited to, general maintenance, cleaning and repair duties, set-up/take down of tables, chairs, stage risers, pipe and drape and audio-visual systems; and driving to acquire materials and supplies, and performing safety-related tasks. Shift work and shift rotations are required in this role.
- Perform a variety of custodial work including cleaning and garbage pick-up
- Set-up/take down of tables, chairs, stage risers, pipe and drape and audio-visual system
- Perform minor maintenance such as tightening bolts, oiling hinges, gluing surfaces, table repairs
- Perform customer service duties such as answering questions and providing information
- Liaise and act as point of contact with other City of Grande Prairie Departments, various contractors and service providers
- Provide ongoing guest and client service to all users of a multi-purpose facility, including duties required for delivery of multiple events such as people, resources and equipment required for quick turnaround on events.
- Operate and maintain equipment required for performance of duties such as floor cleaners, ride-on tractors, aerial lift, sweepers, pressure washers, snow blowers
- Act as a technical liaison and ensure requirements are met for events and clients of MCC such as arranging pick-ups/deliveries and receiving deliveries; adjusting lighting controls, facility preparation, event change-outs, take-downs, opening hall at completion of events
- Work with MCC tenants regarding building maintenance requests (Library, Kiosk, Art Gallery)
- Schedule and ensure, if required, supervision is available for contractor work
- Monitor building safety and security
- Conduct OH&S building inspections, generate reports, designate tasks to others on supervisor’s direction and follow up on completion of tasks
- Snow shoveling, clearing and salting
- Pressure washing concourse and other areas; vandalism removal
- Schedule and oversee Fire Drills
- Schedule and facilitate annual fire inspection
- Update and maintain the health and safety Red Binder
Qualifications
- High School graduation or equivalent
- Minimum two years’ experience and upkeep of a major multi-purpose facility utilized by diverse patron groups
- Minimum two years’ experience with event set-ups/take-downs
- Initiative and time management skills required to organize your own work
- Self-starting attitude with an exceptional service approach
- Proven ability to work as part of a team
- Ability to communicate tactfully and concisely, verbally and in writing
- Organized and able to monitor and ensure building security and customer safety
- Performs repeated heavy physical demands including but not limited to long periods of standing, lifting and shifting, and climbing stairs
- Basic computer skills and knowledge
- Certification in First Aid and WHMIS
- Experience and ability to deal effectively with vulnerable and street-engaged populations.
- Working knowledge and experience with Health and Safety procedures; and the ability to develop and update Safe Work Procedures
- Working knowledge and experience performing and leading Health and Safety building inspections
- Ability to work shift work
- Ability to operate various pieces of equipment used in cleaning an asset
- Ability to work at heights an asset
- Building Maintenance Course as an asset
- Vulnerable Sector Check
- Valid Class 5 Driver’s License
Hours
The standard workweek consists of an average of 40 hours, with the specific schedule being determined by the immediate supervisor.
Compensation
Starting salary $33.84 per hour as per the CUPE Collective Agreement.
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits package. What We Offer | City of Grande Prairie (cityofgp.com)
Diversity & Inclusion
The City of Grande Prairie is committed to building and sustaining an inclusive work environment composed of individuals with unique experiences, perspectives, talents, and contributions who welcome, support, respect and value all members of the community.
Selection Process
We appreciate your interest in our organization, and we thank you in advance for your application. Candidates selected for an interview will be notified via phone or email.
- To apply for this position, please utilize the "Apply Now" tab on this web page to submit your comprehensive cover letter and up-to-date resume.
- Our application review process includes a thorough evaluation of all submissions. Short-listed candidates will be contacted for interview scheduling.
- This posting will be open until a suitable candidate(s) is/are found.
- This posting may be used to fill future vacancies in this position.
- This posting may be used to fill more than one position.
Note: After submitting your application and uploading your resume, you should expect to receive an email confirmation indicating that your application for this position has been successfully submitted. If you receive this email, there is no need for any additional contact with us regarding this position.
To efficiently manage the high volume of applications we receive for each job posting, we are unable to address job-specific inquiries prior to the interview stage. However, if you progress to the job interview stage, we will gladly answer any questions you may have.
