Facility Operator

Position Details

• Work Schedule: 40 hours per week
• Compensation: $26.48 to $33.10 per hour
• Closing Date: October 16, 2026
• Work Location: Municipal facilities throughout the Municipality of Bluewater
• Department: Facilities
• Status: Full Time

Hiring Full-Time Facility Operator

Are you a hands-on, customer-focused individual with facility maintenance experience? The Municipality of Bluewater is seeking a Full-Time Facility Operator to help operate and maintain municipal facilities, parks, recreational amenities, and related equipment while ensuring safe and welcoming spaces for our residents and visitors.

What you will do

• Operate and maintain municipal facilities and related equipment.
• Custodial, maintenance, and repair duties to ensure facilities remain safe, clean, and attractive.
• Complete ice installation, resurfacing, maintenance, and removal activities.
• Maintain parks, ball diamonds, splash pads, and other municipal recreational facilities.
• Monitor building systems and complete routine inspections and documentation.
• Set up and tear down facilities for rentals, programs, and community events.
• Respond to facility concerns and customer inquiries in a timely and professional manner.
• Operate a variety of equipment including ice resurfacers, power tools, and light machinery.
• Assist with snow clearing, grounds maintenance, and seasonal operational activities.
• Provide excellent customer service to facility users, user groups, and the public.

What you bring

• Secondary school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum one year of related facility maintenance experience.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and customer service skills.
• Ability to operate light machinery and maintenance equipment safely and efficiently.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Current Standard First Aid and CPR Certification.
• Valid Class G Driver's Licence.
• Vulnerable Sector Check.
• Ability to work flexible hours including evenings, weekends, holidays, and emergency call-ins.

Work Schedule

40 hours per week. Days, evenings, weekends, statutory holidays, and on-call emergency response as required.

Work location

Municipal facilities throughout the Municipality of Bluewater.

Compensation

$26.48 to $33.10 per hour (40 hours per week)

Additional benefits include:

• Enrollment in the OMERS Pension Plan
• Extended health and dental benefits
• Employee and Family Assistance Program

Apply

Submit resume by 4:00 p.m. on October 16, 2026 to Becky Wilson, Administrative Assistant | Email: pwfassistant@municipalityofbluewater.ca

Visit http://www.municipalityofbluewater.ca/municipal-office/careers/ to view the Job Description.

Additional Information

• This is an external job posting
• No Canadian experience is required to apply
• No AI or automated systems are used in screening, assessing or selecting applicants
• The Municipality of Bluewater is an equal opportunity employer and committed to inclusive hiring practices and providing accommodation throughout the recruitment process. Please let us know your needs in advance.
• Personal information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and will be used exclusively to determine eligibility for employment with the Municipality of Bluewater. By submitting your information, you consent to its collection, use, and disclosure for purposes related to recruitment, hiring, and employment. This information will be used solely for job selection.
• We thank all applicants for their interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Position Description

Facility Operator

Department: Facilities

Reports To: Facilities Foreman and Facilities Supervisor

Positions Supervised: None

Pay Status: Full Time (40 hours per week)

Position Summary

Under the direction of the Facilities Foreman, the Facility operator is responsible for the operation of municipal facilities and related equipment. Performs maintenance and janitorial duties and ensures the facilities are safe for the usage of the public and staff and completes all associated and required documentations and inspections. Conducts ice, floor, park, and facility maintenance utilizing a variety of equipment/vehicles including ice resurfacers, sweepers, hand tools and power tools. Provide exemplary customer service to all patrons and guests.

Major Responsibilities

Maintenance and Custodial

• Ensures that the facilities are maintained in a safe, clean, and attractive condition.
• Updates Facilities Foreman on stock of cleaning supplies.
• Under the supervision of the Facilities Supervisor and Facilities Foreman, assist with scheduling and supervision of part time employees.
• Carries out the process of ice installation, maintenance, removal, and other related duties as required.
• Records regularly refrigeration compressor logs, performs basic maintenance such as oiling, cleaning, etc. as specified under the Pressure Vessel Safety Act, monitors contractor maintenance.
• Performs ice related duties such as resurfacing ice, changing nets, and performs ice resurfacer maintenance including changing blades, tires, oil etc.
• Performs routine maintenance and contacts appropriate personnel for emergency maintenance under the direction of the Facilities Supervisor, such as plumbing, electrical, H.V.A.C., and other related building systems.
• Maintains outdoor playing surfaces, parks, ball diamonds, splash pads and fields seasonally as required.
• Cleans sidewalks, sweeps and cleans dressing rooms, washrooms and other areas.
• Assists with repairs or minor alterations to building (ie. carpentry, plumbing, painting, etc.).
• Provides maintenance and janitorial services for other municipal buildings as required under the direction of the Facilities Supervisor and Facilities Foreman.
• Performs seasonal maintenance including grass cutting, outdoor washroom cleaning, monitoring and removing garbage.
• Safe handling and storage of chemicals and fuels.
• Participates in beach cleanup as required.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Facility Supervision and Program Support

Receives and records requests for facilities usage/rentals. Sets up, and cleans up facilitie...