Job Title Facility Maintenance Operator III, Community Services (North Parks)Wage $29.47 per hour (2026)Hours Temporary Full Time, Up to 6 months, Normal Working Hours 40 hours per week, including evenings and weekendsOther North Parks. Some travel throughout the City of Kawartha Lakes may be necessary in accordance with job requirementsThe City of Kawartha Lakes invites applicants to join our team in Facility Maintenance!When you come to work for the City of Kawartha Lakes, you are joining a community of municipal workers who take pride in knowing that every day they are having a positive impact in the community. Our mission is to deliver the highest standards of municipal services while creating a healthy and sustainable future for all Kawartha Lakes' residents and businesses. Our work supports our values of Accountability, Respect, and Teamwork, and we want you to Jump In with us!We are an equal opportunity employer which values equity, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace. We foster a safe and creative work environment, where training and skill development are prioritized, with opportunities and support for career advancement. As a team member at the City of Kawartha Lakes, you may be entitled to education reimbursement and other programs that foster innovation, leadership, and career advancement.Job DescriptionResponsible for operations, maintenance and janitorial duties for arenas, and community centres, parks, sports fields, playgrounds, gardens, campgrounds and boat launches as applicable within the identified geographic area, providing a high quality of service to customersResponsible for the operation and maintenance of ice resurfacing machine, ice making equipment, as applicable within the identified geographic areaOversee performance of tasks by part-time and seasonal staff acting as a team leader and instilling a customer-oriented focus with staff team membersLiaise with affiliated associations and facility user groupsCut and trim lawns, prepare and plant flower and shrub beds,



clean debris from lawns and operate and maintain grass cutting equipment, tractors and small power tools, as applicableCarry out defined janitorial and maintenance routines and monitor and maintain the use of building storage areasOperate and maintain facility equipment such as carpet cleaning machines, floor polishing machines, powered hand tools and snow removal equipmentVacuum, wash, strip and wax floors, including washing wallsMaintain inventories and replenish washroom/kitchen supplies, such as paper towels, toilet paper and soapPerform inspections of fire safety systems as required by the Ontario Fire CodeMaintain waste disposal rooms and recycling facilities, empty receptacles, and carry out for curb side pick-upPerform and log preventative maintenance program as required i.E. Change filters, oil mechanical equipment, inspect equipmentCarry out minor maintenance and repair work as required and approved by the Manager, such as minor patch and paint work, minor carpet repair, re-lamping lighting fixtures, etc.Clear snow from sidewalks, walkways, and plough parking lots including shovelling snow by hand and using a walk behind snow blower, and salting and sanding sidewalks, walkways and parking lots as requiredReport damage and acts of vandalism, hazards and building deficiencies to Supervisor/ManagerReceive and trouble-shoot day-to-day enquiries and complaints from occupants and users within established procedures,



reporting and referring issues to the Supervisor/ManagerProvide feedback to theManager/Supervisor for the development of operational budgets and capital budget forecast by identifying facility needs and future maintenanceProvide written reports and complete work ordersPerform other related duties as assignedSkills/Education RequiredSecondary School diploma with additional education related to building maintenanceMinimum 2 years of related progressive experience, preferably in a municipal environmentCertified Playground Inspector designation is an assetDemonstrated knowledge of workplace Health and Safety and WHMISWorking knowledge of environmentally sustainable janitorial and grounds keeping practices is an assetDemonstrated ability to operate hand tools, gasoline or electric motorized equipment, small tractorsDemonstrated ability to performbasic plumbing, electrical, and carpentry workORFA Basic Refrigeration Certification is required, or to be obtained within a reasonable time frame (Parks and Recreation positions)Demonstrated skilled and ethical responsibility to protect privacy, use confidential information appropriately, treat sensitive situations with appropriate degree of tact and discretionEffective oral communication and strong interpersonal skills to deal with members of the public, council and all levels of staffAbility to demonstrate initiative consistently with commitment to quality improvement, sharing process improvement initiatives with managementDemonstrated time-management skills with the ability to prioritize workloads and meet deadlines while maintaining a high level of accuracyAbility to work independently or as an effective member of a teamGood analytical and problem solving skills related to area of expertiseDemonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office, the internet, and any other related softwarePossess and maintain a valid Ontario Class "G" Driver's LicenceUpon a conditional offer of employment, a Criminal Record Check, including a Vulnerable Sector Search will be requiredApplicants must be prepared for skill testing.

📌 Facility Maintenance Operator Iii, Community Services (Havelock-Belmont-Methuen)
🏢 City of Kawartha Lake
📍 Havelock-Belmont-Methuen