Facility Attendant
Closes November 8, 2024
The Canada Games Centre (CGC) is a vibrant multi-sport community and recreation centre in Halifax, Nova Scotia. We are a 176,000 sqft facility operated by a non-profit society committed to promoting physical literacy, fitness and wellness, and to supporting the needs of high performance sport & athlete development. The Centre runs sport and recreation programs, camps, fitness classes and so much more in an inclusive environment. Located in Mi’kma’ki, the ancestral and traditional lands of the Mi’kmaq people, the CGC acknowledges the Peace & Friendship Treaties signed in this Territory and recognizes that we are all Treaty People.
Together, we inspire healthy active living.
Position Summary
The Facility Attendants for the Canada Games Centre are responsible for creating a clean and safe environment for customers and employees and provide event and room set-up for services and programs. This position will report directly to the Manager, Operations. In addition to a commitment to exceptional customer service and a positive customer experience, the facility attendant must be highly organized, manage time effectively, and complete scheduling tasks in a timely and efficient manner.
Job Description
- Responsible for performing a variety of custodial functions following established standards for cleanliness and safety. Duties may include but are not limited to scrubbing, cleaning and sanitizing washrooms, shower facilities, meeting rooms, offices, locker rooms and gymnasium. Replenish lavatory supplies, remove trash and empty waste bins, sweep, vacuum, mop/buff floors, clean windows, walls, fans/light fixtures, dust, etc.
- Other tasks include venue set up and take down, light landscaping duties
- Operate various cleaning machines (e.g., wet and dry vacuums, auto scrubber)
- Complete daily, weekly and monthly duties as outlined on duty list
- Maintain a clean and orderly supply closet
- Use appropriate cleaning products in appropriate areas
- Handle all products safely and reading MSDS sheets prior to using any new products
- Respond to custodial inquiries
- Submit work requests upon discovering items needing repair
- Interact and communicate with the immediate supervisor, co-workers, employees, and customers
- Maintain a professional appearance at all times
- Check the day sheets on a daily basis and plan duties around the daily schedule
- Willing to work during special events
- Willing to work different shifts to help with sick and vacation coverage
- Attend monthly in-services and different training sessions as scheduled
- Help in other departments if needed
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
Mandatory (to be maintained as a condition of employment)
- 1-2 years related experience
- WHMIS would be an asset
- Ability to perform the physical requirements of the job including prolonged standing, walking and lifting
Working Conditions
- Operations are 24 hour/7-day week requirement to work flexible hours, including potential on call
- We are hiring Facility Attendants for both the evening and backshift
- Working environment includes physical, emotional and mental demands on infrequent occasion
- Safe use of all protective / barrier equipment is required by the employer
- Exposure to loud noises and ability to concentrate in a busy environment
Notes
- Criminal Record & Child Abuse Registry checks will be required as part of the hiring process
What’s in it for you?
- Group benefits (cost-shared) and group RRSP plan
- Free facility membership
- A variety of discounted programs and services
- Free parking and proximity to Halifax Transit
- Amazing team environment
- Organization committed to extraordinary staff and customer experience
Compensation
The compensation for this position is $17.00 per hour (plus 4% vacation pay). There is a shift premium of $0.50 cents per hour for hours worked on the backshift.
Application Instructions
To apply, please submit a cover letter and resume, outlining how you meet the specific qualifications listed in the job posting to Wasan Nayfeh at careers@canadagamescentre.ca. Job posting will remain open until the positions are filled.
Please include your full name and the position you are applying for in the subject line. Failure to properly identify your application or attach working documents may result in your application being omitted.
We are a welcoming and supportive environment whose goal is to be a diverse workplace representative of the citizens we serve. Indigenous people, persons with disabilities, African Nova Scotians, racially visible persons, women in occupations where they are under-represented, and the LGBTQIA2S+ community are encouraged to self-identify on your application.