Parks and Facilities Maintenance (PPT) (2) (CUPE 81.26)
- ON, Canada
- Simcoe, ON, Canada
Wage: $28.59 - $35.70 per hour · Full-time
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- Wage: $28.59 - $35.70 per hour
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- Full-time
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- Positions available
- 2
- Posting language
- English
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Original job description
Located in the heart of Southwestern Ontario, Norfolk County is where big vision meets unlimited potential.
As one of Ontario's largest single-tier municipalities and home to over 70,000 people, Norfolk is bold, diverse, and proudly local - a municipality that thrives on innovation, collaboration, and connection. Here, you'll find endless opportunities to grow your skills, expand your ideas, and shape your career.
As a Parks and Facilities Maintenance team member, you'll help keep Norfolk County's parks, arenas, pools, cemeteries, and community spaces safe, clean, and welcoming. Your hands-on work will ensure residents enjoy well‑maintained facilities year‑round, directly supporting vibrant, well‑serviced communities.
Big vision. Real opportunities. Unlimited potential. That's Norfolk.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Knowledge and Experience:
Posting #: CUPE 81.26
Position: Parks and Facilities Maintenance
Position Code: 3PFMNT
Status: Permanent Part Time
Number of Vacancies: 2
Employee Group: CUPE Local 4700
Wage: $28.59 - $35.70 per hour
Hours Worked per Week: Up to 24
Division: Community and Development Services
Department: Parks, Recreation, and Culture
Reports to: Supervisor, Parks Operations
Location: Various facility locations throughout Norfolk County
Posting Period: October 26, 2026 - November 9, 2026
How to Apply:
The Corporation of Norfolk County does not use Artificial Intelligence for the purpose of screening, assessing, or the selection of candidates.
Successful applicants are required to provide the Employer with a current Criminal Record Check, including a Vulnerable Sector where required and verification of education.
Thank you for your interest in this position. Only those to be interviewed will be contacted.
As one of Ontario's largest single-tier municipalities and home to over 70,000 people, Norfolk is bold, diverse, and proudly local - a municipality that thrives on innovation, collaboration, and connection. Here, you'll find endless opportunities to grow your skills, expand your ideas, and shape your career.
As a Parks and Facilities Maintenance team member, you'll help keep Norfolk County's parks, arenas, pools, cemeteries, and community spaces safe, clean, and welcoming. Your hands-on work will ensure residents enjoy well‑maintained facilities year‑round, directly supporting vibrant, well‑serviced communities.
Big vision. Real opportunities. Unlimited potential. That's Norfolk.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Building operations including; board/bench/glass repairs, cleaning, running program, set-up and tear down of recreation equipment, etc. and other tasks relating to hall rentals, washroom and other building maintenance tasks
- Carry out a variety of operational and maintenance tasks which change seasonally. Assists with the installation, removal and daily maintenance of ice surface in the arena. Performs daily maintenance of ice surface in the arena, including operation of ice resurfacer, ice edger machines, scraping/cutting/flooding ice, painting lines and document inspection of ice conditions
- Perform general maintenance and repairs of arenas, libraries, museums, cemeteries, community centres and other municipal administration facilities
- Follow generally accepted maintenance and repair standards, administrative policies and practices and the County's program of preventative maintenance
- Perform cleaning and operations in recreation facilities, ice maintenance in arenas and maintenance duties in parks and cemeteries (e.g., grass cutting, ball diamond grooming, tree and shrub maintenance, snow removal, etc.)
- Perform a variety of preventative maintenance tasks and repairs in facilities, including monitoring of arena refrigeration equipment, minor carpentry, painting, plumbing, electrical and scheduled cleaning of equipment
- Provide assistance in the moving, relocation and set up of administrative office equipment and supplies as required by other departments
- Assist with the operations of the cemeteries, ensuring compliance with municipal and/or provincial policies, procedures, by-laws
- Completes initial grave site/foundation/niche preparation as well as performs final gravesite activities upon service completion
- Operate/maneuver backhoe into site and digs grave space to established standards within restricted space confines and with inches between grave spaces; dresses graves; levels site with compactor
- Endeavour to provide safe facility maintenance procedures for all staff to follow in accordance with Occupational Health and Safety policies and modern building maintenance procedures
Knowledge and Experience:
- Successfully completed Grade 12 or GED equivalent
- Basic Arena Refrigeration certified through Ontario Recreation Facilities Association considered an asset, or willing to obtain within 6 months of hire date
- Completion of NSPF Certified Pool/Spa Operator Course through Ontario Recreations Facilities Association considered an asset
- Over two years' of relevant experience
- Willingness to work various hours including days, evenings, weekend and holidays, as required. Valid Ontario driver's license and access to a reliable vehicle
- Computer expertise in corporate standard software (Microsoft Office) and department specific software to data search and entry and to create and modify word processed documents
- Must be aware of safe work practices as they relate to job responsibilities and work environment, and have the basic understanding of the Occupational Health and Safety Act
- Valid Ontario G driver's license and access to a reliable vehicle including the ability to provide a drivers abstract when requested during the recruitment process
Posting #: CUPE 81.26
Position: Parks and Facilities Maintenance
Position Code: 3PFMNT
Status: Permanent Part Time
Number of Vacancies: 2
Employee Group: CUPE Local 4700
Wage: $28.59 - $35.70 per hour
Hours Worked per Week: Up to 24
Division: Community and Development Services
Department: Parks, Recreation, and Culture
Reports to: Supervisor, Parks Operations
Location: Various facility locations throughout Norfolk County
Posting Period: October 26, 2026 - November 9, 2026
How to Apply:
- Ensure the file extension for your resume document is .doc, .docx or .pdf
- If you are electing to include a cover letter, the cover letter and resume must be uploaded as 1 file
- Find out more information about Norfolk County here: Employment at Norfolk County - NorfolkCounty.ca
The Corporation of Norfolk County does not use Artificial Intelligence for the purpose of screening, assessing, or the selection of candidates.
Successful applicants are required to provide the Employer with a current Criminal Record Check, including a Vulnerable Sector where required and verification of education.
Thank you for your interest in this position. Only those to be interviewed will be contacted.
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Responsibilities
Maintain and repair municipal facilities, including arenas, libraries, museums, community centres, parks, and cemeteries, performing seasonal groundskeeping, cleaning, and preventive maintenance. Maintain arena ice surfaces and equipment, support facility operations and setups, and carry out cemetery and grave-site duties in accordance with safety standards and municipal requirements.
Requirements
Applicants must have a high school diploma or GED, more than two years of relevant experience, a valid Ontario G driver's license, and access to a reliable vehicle. Arena refrigeration certification and pool/spa operator training are assets; candidates must be willing to obtain arena refrigeration certification within six months if needed, work varied hours, and understand workplace safety practices.
Skills
- Facility Maintenance
- Building Repairs
- Arena Ice Maintenance
- Ice Resurfacer Operation
- Preventive Maintenance
- Cleaning
- Groundskeeping
- Cemetery Operations
- Grave Site Preparation
- Backhoe Operation
- Minor Carpentry
- Painting
- Plumbing
- Electrical Maintenance
- Microsoft Office
- Occupational Health And Safety
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Keywords
- Parks Maintenance
- Facilities Maintenance
- Building Operations
- Preventive Maintenance
- Arena Refrigeration
- Ice Resurfacing
- Ice Edger
- Ice Surface Maintenance
- Pool And Spa Operations
- Groundskeeping
- Grass Cutting
- Ball Diamond Grooming
- Tree And Shrub Maintenance
- Snow Removal
- Cemetery Operations
- Grave Site Preparation
- Backhoe
- Minor Carpentry
- Painting
- Plumbing
- Electrical Maintenance
- Equipment Cleaning
- Microsoft Office
- Occupational Health And Safety Act
- Ontario Recreation Facilities Association
- Ontario G Driver's License