Position type:Contract full-timeor part-time
Location:250Fort York Blvd Toronto ON
Duration:December to February
Compensation:$25/hour
Deadline to Apply:Open until filled
Position Summary
The Facilities Supervisor is a key leadership role responsible for overseeingthe day-to-day site operations at our dynamic year-round public space known for our Skate Trail.
Reporting to theFacilities Supervisor the Facilities Operatorwill focus onice maintenance& resurfacing refrigeration equipmentand ensuring a safe inclusive and welcoming environment for all site guests.
The ideal candidate enjoys working outdoors and getting their hands dirty with a variety of projects. Along with a strong customer service background and a commitment to providing exceptional visitor experiences for all Bentway visitors.
Preference will be given to candidates with a Certified Ice Technician (CIT) designation or prior experience in ice resurfacing operations that can supervise the operations of our winter skate trail. However individuals with extensive facility management experience even without the CIT designation are also encouraged to apply.
About The Bentway
The Bentway is a dynamic civic organization dedicated to enhancing urban life through the design and implementation of innovative public spaces public programming and site operations. Deeply rooted in Torontos urban fabric The Bentway leads a creative movement to re-imagine the possibilities of the Gardiner Expressway. We believe in thepower of art and culture to spark the urban imagination transformcommunitiesand foster vibrant inclusive cities.
The Bentway Conservancy is a non-profit organization and registered charity that works closely with the City of Toronto artists & creatives and local communities to bring our work to life.
Responsibilities
Facility maintenance
- Operation and maintenance of arena surfacesequipmentand refrigeration
- Iceresurfacemaintenance including changing blades towel board brushetc
- Data recording of refrigeration logbook propane logs cleaning checklists circle checks ice maintenance log cleaning supplies and opening and closing logs
- Janitorial tasks: sweeping mopping washing windowscleaningand sanitizing washrooms picking up litter emptying garbagereceptaclesand ensuring general site cleanliness
- Under supervision of theFacilitiesSupervisorassistin executing planned site maintenancerepairsand minor installations (includingbasic landscape electrical plumbing painting mechanical and general carpentry work).
- Under supervision of the FacilitiesSupervisor perform basic landscaping and grounds keeping duties such as mowing the grass basic garden maintenance clearing snowmaintainingpathways and perimeters asrequired
- Maintaining and cleaning tools and equipment
- Assistwith the completion of logs and check lists
- Other duties as assigned related to the operation of the Bentway site.
Customer service / event work
- Serve as a front-line customer service representative for visitors and other members of the public.
- Assistwith set up and tear down of programseventsand activations
Qualifications
- Experience with arena and ice maintenance and all associated equipment considered an asset
- Experience in janitorial maintenance grounds keeping garden maintenance or customer service is considered an asset
- Ability to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends in varied weather conditions.
- Must be able to perform frequent standing bending twisting crawling kneeling squatting climbingreachingand grasping
- Must be able to liftpushor pull up to 50lbs
- Willing to work safely and to follow all required protocols
- Have a G license
- Good interpersonal skills including the ability to work in a team environment and communicate with our visitors.
- Standard First Aid is considered an asset
Applications
The Bentway is committed to fostering a positive and supportive environment that promotes equity and diversity. We encourage individuals from equity deserving groups including IndigenousBlackand racialized applicants persons with disabilities and women to apply
In accordance withthe Ontario Human Rights Code Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act 2005 accommodation will be provided at any point throughout the hiring process provided the candidate makes their accommodation needs known to The Bentway Conservancy at
We kindly ask that no phone calls or emails are made to staff members. All questionsregardingthe position must be sent to
To Apply
Apply with a resume and cover letter via The Bentways job board.
Deadline to Apply:If the posting is up were still looking for someone to join our team!
Application Components:
- Resume (PDF format no more than three pages)
The Bentway does not use AI to sort candidates each application will be reviewed by a person.
We thank all applicants for their interest and will endeavour to contact all applicants whether successful or not.