Position Title: Rink/Pool OperatorDepartment: Facilities ManagementPosition Type: Full Time, PermanentClassification: UNIFOR, IAIIIHourly Rate: $24.28 (40 hours per week)Posting Date: May 20, 2025Closing Date: May 30, 2025OverviewReporting to the Chief Power Engineer, the Facilities Management Department requires a permanent Rink/Pool Operator with experience in building maintenance and semi-skilled tradesperson work.Key ResponsibilitiesUnderstand 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, auto-chlorination, water & chemistry testing.Possess knowledge of ammonia refrigeration process, safe operation and monitoring of ammonia plant and associated equipment.Perform semi-skilled 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.QualificationsHigh School Graduation or equivalent and Second Class Refrigeration Plant Operator certification and/or Fourth Class Standardized Power Engineer certification (or higher).Ability to perform semi-skilled 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 Mi'kma'ki, the ancestral and unceded territory of the Mi'kmaq 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 Mi'kmaq), 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 hr@stfx.ca or 902-867-5038. About the Facilities ManagementFacilities 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 UniversityEstablished in 1853, St. Francis Xavier University (StFX) is consistently recognized as one of the best universities in Canada. StFX exceeds the needs of today's undergraduates through providing the very best academic experience -- outsta
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