Facility Operator

Position Conditions: This is a full-time, permanent position of 40 hours per week, and it will be offered in accordance with conditions identified in the Collective Agreement between the City of Brandon and CUPE Local 69.

Rate of Pay: $27.56 - $28.57 per hour (2023 Rate)

Closing Date: Open until filled. This competition will include testing and an interview.

Purpose of Position

To ensure the safe and efficient operations and maintenance of Brandon’s Community Sportsplex including the refrigeration plant, commercial pool system, heating and ventilation systems, and all related equipment.

Typical Duties and Responsibilities

Plant Maintenance & Operations

• Operates and maintains the facility refrigeration plant and boiler system in compliance with the provisions of The Power Engineers Act and regulations;
• Operates and maintains various building systems such as ventilation units, dehumidifiers, air conditioning, pool filtration, chlorination and all related mechanical equipment;
• Operates and maintains ice maintenance equipment to clean natural and artificial ice surfaces;
• Performs grounds and building maintenance tasks as required, including snow removal, painting, minor plumbing, welding, carpentry and mechanical;
• Determines the need for skilled trades people to attend the facility to manage equipment malfunctions or servicing;
• Tests and treats pool water to meet proper specifications and adds chemicals as required.

General Facility Operations

• Provides professional and courteous service to the public;
• Supervises user groups and enforces facility rules;
• Assists the Recreation Coordinator - Sportsplex on project planning and implementation of capital and operating projects;
• Operates computerized building management system and troubleshoots in the event of a problem;
• Collects fees and allocate equipment for the Clerk/Receptionist as required;
• As assigned, works as the facility lead hand to direct the work of other facility staff.

Mandatory Qualifications & Experience

• Grade 12, G.E.D., or Mature High School Diploma;
• Refrigeration Class Power Engineer Certificate or higher;
• Hold and maintain a Class 5 Province of Manitoba driver's licence;
• Hold and maintain first aid and CPR certification (to be obtained within 3 months);
• Successful completion of a Criminal Reference Check and Child Abuse Registry Check.

Preferred Qualifications & Experience

• Six (6) months experience operating a physical plant.

Work Conditions

• Works in a shared and consultative manner with other employees (daily);
• Self-motivated and quality driven to perform independent projects and facilitate team goals (daily);
• Works in areas of confined space, heights, and adverse noise, temperatures, and odours (frequently);
• Responsible to the Recreation Coordinator - Sportsplex.

The City of Brandon is committed to an inclusive, barrier free environment and will accommodate the needs of applicants under the Accessibility for Manitobans Act (AMA) throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process. We thank all applicants for their interest; only those advancing in the competition will be contacted. If contacted to participate in the process, please advise if you require an accommodation.