Temporary Facilities Attendant
About the role
Our team is highly skilled, passionate about our community, and we care. In Whitby we are dedicated to our work, our community, and each other. We work hard, we have fun, and we celebrate our successes. The Town of Whitby is a community in transformation located in the heart of Durham Region in the eastern Greater Toronto Area. Whitby is the second‑largest municipality in the region and one of the fastest‑growing communities in Canada. Situated on Lake Ontario and only an hour east of Toronto, Whitby’s population is expected to grow from 140,000 to more than 200,000 by 2031. Whitby’s Official Plan has been updated to establish new directions for planned growth and development; protection of natural and built environments; urban design intensification; sustainability; community improvement; and new employment within this time frame. The Town combines a small‑town atmosphere with the sophistication and amenities of a larger urban centre, boasting two beautiful heritage downtowns, one of the finest recreational harbours with an award‑winning marina, year‑round sports and recreation activities, parks, trails, and a robust arts and culture scene. Whitby has an exciting and aspiring future, with a welcoming, growing and transforming community. On our team you can expect to make a difference through your work and have a direct impact on shaping our growing community. Creating an inclusive environment where employees experience job satisfaction and have rewarding careers is important to us. We live our values and foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, respect and engagement where people enjoy coming to work. The Town of Whitby is a hybrid organization, meaning staff are empowered to do their best work from various locations as appropriate for the position. We want to be the preferred employer for the most talented people who care about Whitby and are excited and proud to serve our vibrant community.
Responsibilities
- General maintenance, cleaning and repairs of assigned Town of Whitby facilities
- Maintaining all cleaning equipment and monitoring cleaning product inventory
- Consulting with staff to ensure meeting rooms and areas are set up appropriately
- Assisting rental/permits groups with their needs (type of set‑ups, number of guests, times, arrival times and accurate execution of permitted and special requests)
- Responding to public and staff inquiries
- Providing training leadership and direction to junior employees including job‑specific training, guidance and division of responsibilities
- Ordering supplies
- Performing building checks and acting on deficiencies
- Completing administrative requirements as required
- May be required to travel to other locations during shift
- Other duties as may be required
Qualifications
- Minimum of Grade 12 education
- Post‑secondary course(s) in Building Operation and Maintenance
- At least twelve (12) months of related experience in building maintenance and cleaning, building and equipment repair, customer service and facility supervision and operational responsibility
- Maintain, in good standing, a valid Class "G" Driver's Licence
- Working At Heights or Lift Specific Certification
- Current certification in CPR/AED (Level C) and Emergency First Aid
- A valid, satisfactory police criminal record check to work with the vulnerable sector
Skills
- Self‑motivated, solutions‑oriented team member
- Conveys thoughts clearly and concisely
- Listens attentively and asks questions for clarification and understanding
- Uses sound judgment, demonstrates tact, diplomacy and sound discretion when working with the public
- Always happy to learn new things and to help build a working environment that encourages and cultivates new ideas
- Fosters a collaborative team environment among co‑workers, and works well both independently and