Rink/Pool Operator
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Position Title: Rink/Pool Operator
Department: Facilities Management
Position Type: Full Time Permanent
Classification: UNIFOR IAIII
Hourly Rate:$24.28 (40 hours per week)
Posting Date:May 20 2025
Closing Date:May 30 2025
Overview
Reporting to the Chief Power Engineer the Facilities Management Department requires a permanent Rink/Pool Operator with experience in building maintenance and semiskilled tradesperson work.
Key Responsibilities
- Understand the operational requirements and guidelines of public arenas (building/removal of ice; Zamboni operation; painting lines/decals).
- Perform maintenance checks repairs and log book entries on electrical rooms ice plant room pool mechanical room cooling towers mechanical rooms.
- Understand the operational requirements and guidelines of public pools including but not limited to hygiene contamination and disinfectants water circulation and filtration water chemistry and heat/air circulation.
- Perform maintenance checks repairs and log book entries on water treatment water chemistry balance backwashing of filters autochlorination water & chemistry testing.
- Possess knowledge of ammonia refrigeration process safe operation and monitoring of ammonia plant and associated equipment.
- Perform semiskilled repairs at the Pool/Rink complex including but not limited to light replacement minor carpentry repairs plumbing repairs.
- As directed perform duties related to events sets up and takedowns including but not limited to cleaning homasote floors glass & boards truss & drape systems board covers stage netting etc.
Qualifications
- High School Graduation or equivalent and Second Class Refrigeration Plant Operator certification and/or Fourth Class Standardized Power Engineer certification (or higher).
- Ability to perform semiskilled work in areas other than those covered under his/her own certificate of qualification.
- Skilled in the use and maintenance of hand and power tools and equipment in the reading of blue prints and technical instructions able to apply formulas and conversion tables to job requirements and perform basic computer data input.
- Experience in the operations of commercial pools and rinks are also requirements.
- Must reside within 25km radius of the University.
To apply for this opportunity click the Apply Now button and upload your cover letter resume and references.
StFX is located in Mikmaki the ancestral and unceded territory of the Mikmaq People.
Our institution is committed to upholding the values of equity diversity inclusion and accessibility. We encourage applications from members of groups that have been historically disadvantaged and marginalized including Indigenous persons (especially Mikmaq) racialized persons (especially African Nova Scotians) persons with disabilities those who identify as women and/or 2SLGBTQIA and any others who would contribute to the diversity of our community. Please note that all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however applications from Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.
We are also committed to the elimination of barriers to participation for persons with disabilities. Should you require an accommodation during the recruitment process please contact People and Culture at or.
About the Facilities Management
Facilities Management is a service oriented department that provides a wide range of services for the campus community including housekeeping grounds carpentry painting plumbing electrical snow removal grounds care and utility generation and distribution. The Department also provides a number of support services such as moving project planning and estimating
About St. Francis Xavier University
Established in 1853 St. Francis Xavier University (StFX) is consistently recognized as one of the best universities in Canada. StFX exceeds the needs of todays undergraduates through providing the very best academic experience outstanding teaching exceptional handson research opportunities and global exchanges all within Canadas most vibrant and inspiring residential campus. Here the focus is on the academic and the personal development of every student making community and social engagement a large part of the learning experience. Our students are academically strong and highly engaged in every aspect of life determined to make a positive impact on the world.
In 2022 Macleans annual university rankings put StFX #1 in student satisfaction and #2 in reputation across Canada in the primarily undergraduate category. For more visit
About Antigonish Nova Scotia
The beautiful and historic town of Antigonish is located within the northeastern corner of Nova Scotia. Only a 15minute drive from the ocean and a twohour drive to major urban centres Antigonish is a familyfriendly community with a diverse and growing population and provides access to excellent education at all levels. The town is surrounded by rolling countryside and beautiful beaches and is a hotspot for outdoor recreation sports and other active lifestyle activities. Antigonish supports a vibrant culture in the arts with music performing arts visual arts and crafts and fabulous festivals happening throughout the year.
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Employment Type
Full-Time
