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- Job ID #32163: Operator Parks/Facility Operator
- Union: CUPE Local 5167
- Job Description ID #: 6047
- Close date: Interested applicants please submit your application online at www.hamilton.ca/city-council/jobs-city by 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday August 19th, 2026.
- Vacancy type: This posting is for an existing vacancy
- Internal applicants should apply with your work e-mail address. External applicants are considered only after the internal posting process has been completed. Only applicants chosen for an interview will be contacted.

THIS IS A DUAL POSITION, CONSISTING OF TWO SEPARATE JOB DESCRIPTIONS/POSITIONS, EACH WITH THEIR SEPARATE WAGE GRADES

FACILITY OPERATOR

SUMMARY OF DUTIES

Reporting to Supervisor, Arena Operations, working in a team environment, assists in the maintenance and security of community facilities, taking direction and work assignments from the Senior Facility Operator. Directs the work of part time facility support staff. This position may be required to perform work in more than one community facility.

GENERAL DUTIES

Install and remove ice.

Perform ice cutting duties.





Maintain consistent ice quality by cutting, filling holes, cracks and adjusting temperature.

Operate ice re-surfacer, ice cutter and other ice maintenance equipment.

Change ice re-surfacer and power edger ice cutting blades.

Receive and answer inquiries from public, community groups and sports organizations.

Maintain security of the facility.

Clean glass, walls, floors, toilets, urinals, sinks, seats; including sweeping, washing and deodorizing.

Remove snow and ice from entrances and walkways by snowblowing, shovelling and sanding.

Mark and paint ice for hockey, ringette and special events.

Perform preventative maintenance on ice re-surfacer and other ice maintenance equipment such as greasing, oiling and replacing propane cylinders.

Maintain log for refrigeration, attendance, facilities, ice re-surfacer and other equipment.

Collect and balance money for skating and rental programmes. Issue receipts and locks in vault.

Set up for activities such as lacrosse, dances, ball and ice hockey; oversee use of facilities in the absence of Facility Supervisor.

Perform minor building maintenance including painting, cleaning boards and tightening bolts on plexiglass.

Direct part-time staff.

Paint hockey goals; repair nets.

Assist tradesperson with non-technical aspects of their job.

Replace lightbulbs in fixtures and score clocks.

Perform minor grounds maintenance such as clearing debris.

Take out garbage.

Administer First Aid when required.

Work in accordance with the provisions of applicable Health and Safety legislation and all City of Hamilton corporate and departmental policies and procedures related to Occupational Health and Safety.

📌 Job ID #32163: Operator Parks (Canada)
🏢 The City of Hamilton
📍 Canada