Position type:

Contract, full-timeor part time

Location:

250Fort York Blvd, Toronto, ON

Duration:

December to February

Compensation:

$25/hour

Deadline to Apply:

Open until filled

Current Vacancy:

Yes

Position Summary

The Facilities Supervisor is a key leadership role responsible for overseeing the day-to-day site operations at our dynamic, year-round public space - known for our Skate Trail.

Reporting to the Facilities Supervisor, the Facilities Operator will focus on ice maintenance & resurfacing, refrigeration equipment, and ensuring a safe, inclusive, and welcoming environment for all site guests. The ideal candidate enjoys working outdoors and getting their hands dirty with a variety of projects. Along with a robust customer service background and a commitment to providing exceptional visitor experiences for all Bentway visitors.

Preference will be given to candidates with a Certified Ice Technician (CIT) designation or prior experience in ice resurfacing operations, that can supervise the operations of our winter skate trail. However, individuals with extensive facility management experience, even without the CIT designation, are also encouraged to apply.

About The Bentway

The Bentway is a dynamic civic organization dedicated to enhancing urban life through the design and implementation of creative public spaces, public programming, and site operations. Deeply rooted in Toronto’s urban fabric, The Bentway leads a creative movement to re-imagine the possibilities of the Gardiner Expressway. We believe in the power of art and culture to spark the urban imagination, transform communities and foster vibrant,



inclusive cities.

The Bentway Conservancy is a non-profit organization and registered charity that works closely with the City of Toronto, artists & creatives, and local communities to bring our work to life.

Responsibilities

Facility maintenance

- Operation and maintenance of arena surfaces,equipmentand refrigeration
- Iceresurfacemaintenance, including changing blades, towel, board brush,etc
- Data recording of refrigeration logbook, propane logs, cleaning checklists, circle checks, ice maintenance log, cleaning supplies, and opening and closing logs
- Janitorial tasks: sweeping, mopping, washing windows,cleaningand sanitizing washrooms, picking up litter, emptying garbagereceptaclesand ensuring general site cleanliness
- Under supervision of theFacilitiesSupervisor,assistin executing planned site maintenance,repairsand minor installations (includingbasic landscape, electrical, plumbing, painting, mechanical and general carpentry work).
- Under supervision of the FacilitiesSupervisor, perform basic landscaping and grounds keeping duties such as mowing the grass, basic garden maintenance, clearing snow,maintainingpathways and perimeters asrequired
- Maintaining and cleaning tools and equipment




- Assistwith the completion of logs and check lists
- Other duties as assigned related to the operation of the Bentway site.

Customer service / event work

- Serve as a front-line customer service representative for visitors and other members of the public.
- Assistwith set up and tear down of programs,eventsand activations

Qualifications

- Experience with arena and ice maintenance and all associated equipment considered an asset
- Experience in janitorial maintenance, grounds keeping, garden maintenance, or customer service is considered an asset
- Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings, and weekends in varied weather conditions.
- Must be able to perform frequent standing, bending, twisting, crawling, kneeling, squatting, climbing,reachingand grasping
- Must be able to lift,pushor pull up to 50lbs
- Willing to work safely and to follow all required protocols
- Have a G license
- Good interpersonal skills including the ability to work in a team environment and communicate with our visitors.
- Standard First Aid is considered an asset

Applications

The Bentway is committed to fostering a positive and supportive environment that promotes equity and diversity. We encourage individuals from equity deserving groups, including Indigenous, Black and racialized applicants, persons with disabilities, and women, to apply

In accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005, accommodation will be provided at any point throughout the hiring process, provided the candidate makes their accom

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