Facilities Operator I - Jobs in Blackfalds, AB

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Share this job:Facilities Operator IJob No: TOB21Location: BlackfaldsAbout UsNow boasting a population of over 10,000 Blackfalds is one of the youngest and fastest growing communities in Canada.Ideally situated in Central Alberta, and in between Alberta’s two largest urban centers, Blackfalds retains the feel and security of a small town while being only a short drive from first, middle, senior and post-secondary education, regional scale shopping outlets, and entertainment.Outstanding recreational opportunities, a robust and diversified economy and affordable land and housing are among the factors contributing to our thriving, successful, and dynamic community.The Town of Blackfalds is hiring a Full Time Facilities Operator I. The Facilities Operator I participates as a member of the facilities staff and is responsible to carry out assigned tasks related to the functional areas of Town facilities (Civic / Cultural Centre, Multi-Plex, Eagle Builder Center, Abbey Master Builder Centre, Community Hall, Protective Services, All-Star Park, Public Works, FCSS, Rental and Lease Properties) which include facility maintenance, parks and sports fields operations, and custodial duties. Incumbents work under fairly close supervision and receive instructions either verbally or written. Ability to operate a variety of equipment that is used in all areas of facility operations (ice resurfacer, skid steer, lawn tractors, auto scrubber) and to fulfill standby duties as required. Customer service is a high priority including the proper care and maintenance of municipal assets. Proven ability to deal directly with staff and public in a courteous and friendly manner. This position also promotes and participates in the Town safety program and practices.Position Requirements:Proven ability to deal directly with staff and public in a courteous and friendly mannerSolid planning, organizing and problem-solving skillsCommitment to continuous improvement and excellent customer serviceGood communication skills and an ability to understand and carry out verbal and written instruction.Must be a reliable team player and the ability to work with and without direct supervisionProficient time management skills and flexibility in adjusting between a variety of dutiesMaintains Town owned facilities by supporting a preventative building and equipment maintenance/repair scheduleEnsures a high level of custodial service is maintained in all facilitiesAssists with regular inspections of all Town owned facilities and reports any maintenance problems to the Parks and Facilities Foreman. Carries out repairs to buildings upon instructionPrepares Town facilities for scheduled functions (cleaning, set up, take down)Provides snow removal for Town owned facilitiesEnsures that all tasks and projects carried out by the assigned work unit are carried out within Occupational Health and Safety standards and Town policies and proceduresPrepares ice surface for user groups as per user schedule, performs ammonia plant maintenance and record keeping, ice resurfacer operation, ice making, and ensures building cleanlinessSupports the Parks division as required (cutting, trimming, pruning, weeding, and other Parks duties as assigned)Performs other related duties as required or assigned by the Parks and Facilities Foreman.Education and ExperienceMinimum Grade 12Alberta Association of Recreational Facility Personnel Arena Operator Level 1Related experience, preferably municipal, in a recreation or horticultural environment, including ability to operate and maintain department machinery such as skid steers, ice resurfacer, large area mowers, towing trailers, etcAbility to operate and maintain department machinerySolid planning, organizing and problem-solving skillsCommitment to continuous improvement and excellent customer servicesGeneral understanding of Occupational Health & Safety Act, Code & RegulationsMust be willing and able to obtain safety and operational certificationsAdditional Requirements:R.C.M.P. Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Check as well as an Enhanced Security ClearanceValid Class 5 driver's license (w/ Air Brake endorsement) with current Driver’s AbstractStandard First Aid / CPR / AED CertificationPhysical DemandsCandidate should be physically fit, able to lift 50 lbs., and able to perform equipment attachment changes safelyBe physically able to bend/squat/stand/kneel/walk/climb for extended periods at a timeWork EnvironmentOutside environment with expectation to work in various weather conditions (heat, cold, rain).Very dynamic work environment.The noise level in the work environment is quiet to loud dependent on which equipment utilized.is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope, the general nature and level of work expected to be performed.The hours of work are 40 hours / week.The starting hourly wage for the Facilities Operator I is $28.33 / hour as per the CUPE Local 417 Collective Agreement 2019-2021.Apply NowPersonal Details * Required fieldFirst name*Last name*E-mail*Phone*Street*Street Cont.City, Town or Suburb*Postcode or Zipcode*Country*Please choose...AFGHANISTANALBANIAALGERIAAMERICAN SAMOAANDORRAANGOLAANGUILLAANTIGUA AND BARBUDAARGENTINAARMENIAARUBAAUSTRALIAAUSTRIAAZERBAIJANBAHAMASBAHRAINBANGLADESHBARBADOSBELARUSBELGIUMBELIZEBENINBERMUDABHUTANBOLIVIABOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINABOTSWANABRAZILBRUNEI DARUSSALAMBULGARIABURKINA FASOBURUNDICAMBODIACAMEROONCANADACAPE VERDECAYMAN ISLANDSCENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLICCHADCHILECHINACOLOMBIACOMOROSCONGOCONGO, THE DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF THECOOK ISLANDSCOSTA RICACOTE D'IVOIRECROATIACUBACYPRUSCZECH REPUBLICDENMARKDJIBOUTIDOMINICADOMINICAN REPUBLICECUADOREGYPTEL SALVADOREQUATORIAL GUINEAERITREAESTONIAETHIOPIAFALKLAND ISLANDS (MALVINAS)FAROE ISLANDSFIJIFINLANDFRANCEFRENCH GUIANAFRENCH POLYNESIAGABONGAMBIAGEORGIAGERMANYGHANAGIBRALTARGREECEGREENLANDGRENADAGUADELOUPEGUAMGUATEMALAGUINEAGUINEA-BISSAUGUYANAHAITIHOLY SEE (VATICAN CITY STATE)HONDURASHONG KONGHUNGARYICELANDINDIAINDONESIAIRAN, ISLAMIC REPUBLIC OFIRAQIRELANDISRAELITALYJAMAICAJAPANJORDANKAZAKHSTANKENYAKIRIBATIKOREA, DEMOCRATIC PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OFKOREA, REPUBLIC OFKUWAITKYRGYZSTANLAO PEOPLE'S DEMOCRATIC REPUBLICLATVIALEBANONLESOTHOLIBERIALIBYAN ARAB JAMAHIRIYALIECHTENSTEINLITHUANIALUXEMBOURGMACAOMACEDONIA, THE FORMER YUGOSLAV REPUBLIC OFMADAGASCARMALAWIMALAYSIAMALDIVESMALIMALTAMARSHALL ISLANDSMARTINIQUEMAURITANIAMAURITIUSMEXICOMICRONESIA, FEDERATED STATES OFMOLDOVA, REPUBLIC OFMONACOMONGOLIAMONTSERRATMOROCCOMOZAMBIQUEMYANMARNAMIBIANAURUNEPALNETHERLANDSNETHERLANDS ANTILLESNEW CALEDONIANEW ZEALANDNICARAGUANIGERNIGERIANIUENORFOLK ISLANDNORTHERN MARIANA ISLANDSNORWAYOMANPAKISTANPALAUPANAMAPAPUA NEW GUINEAPARAGUAYPERUPHILIPPINESPITCAIRNPOLANDPORTUGALPUERTO RICOQATARREUNIONROMANIARUSSIAN FEDERATIONRWANDASAINT HELENASAINT KITTS AND NEVISSAINT LUCIASAINT PIERRE AND MIQUELONSAINT VINCENT AND THE GRENADINESSAMOASAN MARINOSAO TOME AND PRINCIPESAUDI ARABIASENEGALSEYCHELLESSIERRA LEONESINGAPORESLOVAKIASLOVENIASOLOMON ISLANDSSOMALIASOUTH AFRICASPAINSRI LANKASUDANSURINAMESVALBARD AND JAN MAYENSWAZILANDSWEDENSWITZERLANDSYRIAN ARAB REPUBLICTAIWAN, PROVINCE OF CHINATAJIKISTANTANZANIA, UNITED REPUBLIC OFTHAILANDTOGOTOKELAUTONGATRINIDAD AND TOBAGOTUNISIATURKEYTURKMENISTANTURKS AND CAICOS ISLANDSTUVALUUGANDAUKRAINEUNITED ARAB EMIRATESUNITED KINGDOMUNITED STATESURUGUAYUZBEKISTANVANUATUVENEZUELAVIET NAMVIRGIN ISLANDS, BRITISHVIRGIN ISLANDS, U.S.WALLIS AND FUTUNAWESTERN SAHARAYEMENZAMBIAZIMBABWEINTERNATIONALOTHERUnknownState, Region or Province*Please choose...QuestionsDo you have the legal right to live and work in Canada*YesNoWhat experience do you have operating equipment such as ice resurfacer, skid steer, lawn tractors, auto scrubber, toolcats, aerial lifts, water trucks with dump bodies, chainsaws, small engine equipment / various power tools*Please briefly tell us about your previous work experience.*Why do you think you would be a good fit for our organisation*Do you have a Valid Class 5 driver's license (with Air Brake endorsement)*YESNODo you have Alberta Association of Recreational Facility Personnel Arena Operator Level 1*YesNoNextYour IP address (169.44.161.93) has been logged. 31 Hits.Copyright © 2019 Town of Blackfalds Privacy Policy | Terms and Conditions