Facility Operator - St. Catharines, Canada - Meridian Centre
Description
_Position Summary_
As a member of the Operations Department, the Facility Operator is responsible for the daily activities required to run, maintain, and service the facility and its events.
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Essential Duties and Responsibilities_
Following detailed instructions from the Supervisor, the Facility Operator must always conduct themselves in a manner that upholds health and safety regulations, ensuring events will run as safely and efficiently as possible.
- Performance of ice maintenance, which can include but is not limited to:
- Edging & chipping the perimeter of the ice surface;
- Measuring ice depths, and flooding or shaving the ice as determined by the measurements taken.
- Building maintenance, which can include but is not limited to:
- Light structural or plumbing repairs;
- General duties such as lighting changes, HVAC filter changes, litter pick up, etc.
- Grounds maintenance, which can include but is not limited to:
- Litter pick-up during opening procedures;
- Checking both bridges for any debris or obstructions (or snow in winter).
- Snow removal during winter season using either snowplow or shovel, throwing salt on walkways when required.
- Custodial duties, which can include but is not limited to:
- Emptying garbage/recycling bins when required;
- Attending to any leak or spill calls.
- Prepare the event level as determined by concert/event requirements: house curtains, hospitality room, etc.
- Perform building opening procedures, which can include but is not limited to:
- Refrigeration Plant and Mechanical Room inspections;
- Ice maintenance;
- Perform building closing procedures, which can include but is not limited to:
- Ice maintenance;
- Locking all exterior doors, setting the alarm, etc.
- Assisting in facility security, and ensuring procedures are followed in the event of an emergency situation.
- Assisting in the safe and effective Conversion from one event to the next (see Conversion Crew Job Description).
- Assist with special projects as required.
Knowledge, Skills and Experience_
While any experience in facility operations (especially in a supervisory role) is considered an asset, the Operator must possess a high school diploma (or equivalent) and the following:
- A valid Ontario "G Class" driver's licence. A driver's abstract may be required;
- Basic computer skills, including an understanding of the Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.);
- Experience using ice resurfacing machines and relevant ice maintenance experience;
- The ability to work safely around, and with, power equipment, including tools and machinery;
- The ability to work at heights, such as ladders and walkways. Working from Heights training is an asset;
- Excellent organizational skills with the ability to prioritize multiple projects simultaneously;
- An ability to work in a fastpaced environment, with timesensitive deadlines;
- An ability to take and follow written and/or verbal direction;
- An ability to work well in a team environment, as well as independently with mínimal supervision;
- The flexibility to work a varied schedule which will include days, evenings, and weekends;
- An understanding and a respect of general Health & Safety practices, as well as the Meridian Centre's H&S Policy.
Working Conditions & Physical Demands_
The physical demands described here are representative, not all-inclusive, of those that the Facility Operator will encounter as they successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
- This position requires the employee to work inside and outside the building in all types of climate and weather.
- The use of close vision is required for review of information on a PC monitor, as well as hard copy output.
- There is not a set schedule for this department. Hours are casual and based on the number and type of events.
- The hours are varied and can include day, evening, and weekend shifts.
- The employee is regularly required to walk for long periods of time.
- The employee is required to stand, lift, kneel, and bend for periods of time.
- The employee may be required to climb, work at heights, walk along high walkways, and/or balance;
- The employee may be required to lift and/or move up to 75 pounds.
- The employee is required to follow WHMIS practices and guidelines as well as provincial Health and Safety regulations at all times.
- Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) must be worn at all times where required:
- The employee must provide their own CSA approved steel toe safety shoes/boots, and they must be worn at all times during every shift;
- Work gloves must be worn at all times where hand protection is deemed necessary. The employee must provide their own work gloves.
- A reflective vest must be worn at all times when working outside. Vests are provided to the employee by Meridian Centre.
Confidential Information_
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