Utility Operator 2 - Jobs in Lower Sackville

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Job PostingHalifax Regional Municipality is inviting applications for the permanent, part-time position of Utility Operator 2 at Sackville Sports Stadium with the Halifax Regional Municipality. Halifax Regional Municipality (HRM) is committed to reflecting the community it serves and recognizing Diversity and Inclusion as one of the Municipality’s core values. We have an Employment Equity Policy and we welcome applications from African Nova Scotians and Other Racially Visible Persons, Women in occupations or positions where they are underrepresented in the workforce, Indigenous/Aboriginal People, Persons with Disabilities and 2SLGBTQ+ Persons. Applicants are encouraged to self-identify on their electronic application.Reporting to the Supervisor, Building Operations, this position will be responsible for safe and efficient ice making, pool maintenance, building operation services, maintenance of ice surfaces, building maintenance and setting up for special events.DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Record any machinery malfunctions, changes in operation conditions, maintenance performed on equipment or machinery in the daily log book.. Cleaning of entire arena including washrooms, dressing rooms, dasher boards, etc. Security of equipment in the arena and the building itself. Perform general repairs to complex, arena equipment including goal nets and facility equipment Assists with preparing facility for initial ice making, painting ice, maintaining, shaving and flooding the ice, operating and maintaining the ice resurfacing machine. Perform ice maintenance, resurfacing, operating and maintaining ice re-surface Maintain pool equipment including pumps, filters, heaters and feeders Sweep, backwash and vacuum pools Security of equipment in the complex. General repairs to complex and facility equipment. Inspect and maintain boards. Maintain dressing rooms and other areas within the arena. Other related assigned duties.QUALIFICATIONSEducationamp; Experience:Grade 12 or equivalent. Minimum of two years proven experience within the arena, pool or building environments in a system maintenance capacity which would include carrying out general repairs to facilities and equipment. Must hold a valid Certified Pool / Spa Operators Course (or willing to obtain in first year) Experience with ice maintenance which includes installation, ice resurfacing, operating and maintaining ice resurfacing machine. Valid Nova Scotia Department of Labour 2nd Class Refrigeration License would be an asset. Commercial Pool experience would be an asset.Technical / Job Specific Knowledge and Abilities:Staff maintains and adheres to all applicable Government Regulations and Acts relating to the operation of the Sackville Sports Stadium. Valid WHMIS, Emergency First Aid, CPR Accreditation or willingness to obtain. Knowledge of required safety procedures and work practices. Valid NS Class 5 Driver’s License. Must have a good attendance and work record. Must have excellent customer service skills. Must have availability to handle stressful situations. Must have ability to work independently and as a member of a team. Must have ability to work safely and report any workplace hazards. Must have ability and skills to effectively interact with the general public and internal clients. Must ensure staff are properly trained on the use and safety elements of all equipment/processes.Security Clearance Requirements: Applicants may be required to complete an employment security screening check.Please note: Testing may be conducted as a component of the selection process to assess technical and job specific knowledge. Candidates, who are selected for testing, may be tested in a group setting, scheduled at the employer’s discretion.Candidates must be able to meet the physical requirements of the position and have valid licensing, as required.Please note - Applicants are responsible to include all information that they wish to have taken into consideration in the review of their application, and applicants are required to provide full details of experience or training referenced in the posting. Applicants may be screened out of this competition at preliminary stages of review based on the insufficiency of the information provided, and the award of this position may be made solely on the basis of the information provided in the electronic submission without any requirement that the Employer contact the candidate for further elaboration on information referenced in the application.COMPETENCIES: Communication, Customer Service, Decision Making, Organizational Awareness, Organizationamp; Planning, Teamwork and Cooperation, Values and Ethics, Valuing DiversityWORK STATUS: Permanent, Part-time (32 hours bi-weekly)HOURS OF WORK: Wednesdays and Thursdays, 10:00 pm - 6:00 am (CUPE 108 Collective Agreement, Schedule D)SALARY: $25.37 per hourWORK LOCATION: Sackville Sports Stadium (409 Glendale Dr, Sackville, NS)CLOSING DATE: Applications will be received up to 11:59PM on January 7, 2024This is a bargaining unit position. External applicants will only be considered if there are no qualified bargaining unit candidates.Please note: We thank all applicants for their interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for interview/testing will be contacted.During the recruitment process, applicants have the right to request an accommodation. Applicants invited to participate in an assessment process (such as an interview or testing) and who require accommodation, should discuss their needs with the Recruiter when invited to the assessment process.(Position #78605083)