Parks and Facilities Maintenance (Casual) (NU 30.26)

Located in the heart of Southwestern Ontario, Norfolk County is where big vision meets unlimited potential. As one of Ontario’s largest single-tier municipalities and home to over 70,000 people, Norfolk is bold, diverse, and proudly local - a municipality that thrives on innovation, collaboration, and connection. Here, you’ll find endless opportunities to grow your skills, expand your ideas, and shape your career. As a Parks and Facilities Maintenance team member, you’ll help keep Norfolk County’s parks, arenas, pools, cemeteries, and community spaces safe, clean, and welcoming. Your hands-on work will ensure residents enjoy well‑maintained facilities year‑round, directly supporting vibrant, well‑serviced communities. Big vision. Real opportunities. Unlimited potential. That’s Norfolk. Duties and Responsibilities: Building operations including; board/bench/glass repairs, cleaning, running program, set-up and tear down of recreation equipment, etc. and other tasks relating to hall rentals, washroom and other building maintenance tasks. Carry out a variety of operational and maintenance tasks which change seasonally. Assists with the installation, removal and daily maintenance of ice surface in the arena. Performs daily maintenance of ice surface in the arena, including operation of ice resurfacer, ice edger machines, scraping/cutting/flooding ice, painting lines and document inspection of ice conditions Perform general maintenance and repairs of arenas, libraries, museums, cemeteries, community centres and other municipal administration facilities Follow generally accepted maintenance and repair standards, administrative policies and practices and the County’s program of preventative maintenance Perform cleaning and operations in recreation facilities, ice maintenance in arenas and maintenance duties in parks and cemeteries (e.g., grass cutting, ball diamond grooming, tree and shrub maintenance, snow removal, etc.) Perform a variety of preventative maintenance tasks and repairs in facilities, including monitoring of arena refrigeration equipment, minor carpentry, painting, plumbing, electrical and scheduled cleaning of equipment Provide assistance in the moving, relocation and set up of administrative office equipment and supplies as required by other departments Assist with the operations of the cemeteries, ensuring compliance with municipal and/or provincial policies, procedures, by-laws Completes initial grave site/foundation/niche preparation as well as performs final gravesite activities upon service completion Operates/maneuvers backhoe into site and digs grave space to established standards within restricted space confines and with inches between grave spaces; dresses graves; levels site with compactor Endeavour to provide safe facility maintenance procedures for all staff to follow in accordance with Occupational Health and Safety policies and modern building maintenance procedures Knowledge and Experience: Successfully completed Grade 12 or GED equivalent Basic Arena Refrigeration certified through Ontario Recreation Facilities Association considered an asset. Completion of NSPF Certified Pool/Spa Operator Course through Ontario Recreations Facilities Association considered an asset. Technical skills in modern building maintenance and repair techniques. Related training, knowledge, and understanding in arena refrigeration process, cemeteries, parks, pools, forestry considered an asset. Skills and Abilities: Willingness to work various hours including days, evenings, weekend and holidays, as required. Proven ability to work independently or as a member of a team. Good physical dexterity. Strong customer service skills. Experience operating power tools and hand tools. Computer expertise in corporate standard software (Microsoft Office) and department specific software to data search and entry and to create and modify word processed documents Must be aware of safe work practices as they relate to job responsibilities and work environment, and have the basic understanding of the Occupational Health and Safety Act Valid Ontario G driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle including the ability to provide a drivers abstract when requested during the recruitment process Posting #: NU 30.26 Position: Parks and Facilities Maintenance Position Code: 3PFMNC Status: Casual Number of Vacancies: 5 Employee Group: Non-Union Wage: $28.59 per hour Hours Worked per Week: No Guaranteed Hours Note: must be willing to work evenings and weekends Division: Community and Development Services Department: Parks, Recreation, and Culture Reports to: Supervisor, Parks Operations Location: Simcoe, ON (Includes various locations across the County as required) Posting Period: August 6, 2026 - August 19, 2026 How to Apply: Ensure the file extension for your resume document is .doc, .docx or .pdf If you are electing to include a cover letter, the cover letter and resume must be uploaded as 1 file. Find out more information about Norfolk County here: Employment at Norfolk County - NorfolkCounty.ca The Corporation of Norfolk County is an equal opportunity employer. Accessibility accommodations are available for all parts of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance. The Corporation of Norfolk County does not use Artificial Intelligence for the purpose of screening, assessing, or the selection of candidates. Successful applicants are required to provide the Employer with a current Criminal Record Check, including a Vulnerable Sector where required and verification of education. Thank you for your interest in this position. Only those to be interviewed will be contacted.

The successful candidate will perform general maintenance, cleaning, and operational tasks across various municipal facilities including arenas, parks, and cemeteries. Responsibilities include ice surface maintenance, building repairs, equipment setup, and ensuring compliance with safety policies.

Applicants must have a Grade 12 diploma or GED equivalent and a valid Ontario G driver's license. Candidates should possess technical skills in building maintenance and be willing to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

• Service à la clientèleSouhaitée
• Microsoft OfficeSouhaitée
• Saisie de donnéesSouhaitée

Relevées dans la description du poste. Confirmez les exigences importantes ci-dessus.

• Building maintenance
• Ice resurfacing
• Facility cleaning
• Power tools operation
• Hand tools operation
• Customer service
• Preventative maintenance
• Plumbing
• Painting
• Carpentry
• Electrical maintenance
• Snow removal
• Landscaping
• Data entry
• Microsoft Office
• Occupational health and safety
• Hand Tools
• Office Equipment
• Facility Repair And Maintenance
• Backhoes
• Power Tool Operation
• Snow Removal
• Valid Driver's License
• Certified Pool & Spa Operator
• Artificial Intelligence
• Customer Service
• Edger
• Occupational Safety And Health
• Forestry
• Innovation
• Mowing
• Operations
• File Extension

• Trades
• Government & Public Sector
• Sports & Recreation
• Construction
• Administrative
• Maintenance and Facilities Supervisor
• Building and General Maintenance Technician
• Odd Job Persons
• Maintenance and Repair Workers, General

Formation minimale

Études secondaires

Expérience minimale

0+ ans

Langue de l’offre

anglais

Heures de travail

40 heures par semaine