Requirements:

• Highschool diploma required.
• Valid NB Class 5 drivers license required.
• Work on a scheduled shift basis involving daytime, evening, weekend, and holidays hours will be required
• Experience in facility operations and maintenance along with strong interpersonal skills
• Relative experience in janitorial/housekeeping services and general maintenance
• An equivalent combination of relevant experience and academic training may also be considered
• Are you passionate about delivering welcoming recreation facilities and special events to the residents and visitors to the City of Fredericton?

As a Maintenance Worker I with the Building Services Division you will be a vital member of the team performing maintenance within the City of Fredericton's recreational sports facilities, providing resources for special events, performing ice rink/arena maintenance, as well as snow removal as required. Work on a scheduled shift basis involving daytime, evening, weekend, and holidays is a requirement throughout the year. The successful candidate will be required to apply skills in facility operations, general maintenance, and equipment operation.

What You'll Do:

• Perform tasks required for arena maintenance including janitorial, installation and removal of ice, ice maintenance, board maintenance, preventative maintenance, painting, and equipment repairs and maintenance
• Perform tasks associated with aquatics operations including maintaining water quality, janitorial, preventative maintenance, painting, and general pool maintenance
• May involve work placement within the department for sports field maintenance depending on seasonal needs
• Maintain Logbooks in associated work area
• Responsible for opening and closing of facilities
• Operate and maintain equipment as required for the job function
• Drive vehicles and operate any other equipment connected with work assignments
• Monitor and adjust mechanical controls and equipment
• Ability to work flexible schedules and shifts on evenings, weekends, and holidays
• Perform physical labour tasks such as lifting, carrying, and operation of various hand tools
• Equipment operations such as tractors, ice edgers, ice-resurfacer, lawn care equipment and snow removal equipment
• Perform Rink maintenance to provide a safe and enjoyable experience for all users
• Janitorial duties as required
• Interact with the public and other municipal staff as required
• Required to work in all weather conditions
• Other duties may be assigned as required

What You Bring:

• Positive contribution to your team and coworkers
• Strong desire to work on a team to accomplish goals
• Awareness of New Brunswick Occupational Health and Safety. Knowledge of occupational hazards and safe work habits to work in a busy municipal environment
• Valid Class V NB drivers license.Class 3 with E endorsement considered an asset.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees (team player) and the public
• Physical strength and agility sufficient to do strenuous laboring tasks under varying weather conditions
• Knowledge of the tools, equipment, methods and materials used
• Diploma in a recognized trade in the focus of buildings
• Ability to speak in both official languages would be considered an asset

Perks:

• Bi-weekly benefit spending allowance of $263.26.
• Health, Dental and Pension plans
• Opportunities for growth within the position.

Ready to make a difference in the beautiful City of Fredericton's facilities ?

How to apply:

• Email your resume and cover letter to [email protected] on or before March 18, 2025 at 4:30 p.m. AST.

Position will require clear Criminal Record check, Vulnerable Sector Check and Drivers Abstract.

The City of Fredericton is an equal opportunity employer.

Only those applicants selected for further consideration will be contacted.