Job Summary:
Service Area: Public Services
Department: Culture and Recreation
Work Location: South End Community Centre
Work Mode: In Person
Job Type and Duration: Temporary Full-Time Vacancy for up to 6 months & 9 months
Position Availability: 2 existing vacant positions
Salary Range: $32.71 per hour
Affiliation: CUPE Local 241
Posting Period: September 3, 2026 to September 20, 2026, 2026 11:59 p.m.
Why Join the City of Guelph?
When you join the City of Guelph, you join a team of over 2000 employees who deliver services the community relies on every day. Together, we are bringing to life Guelph’s vision of an inclusive, connected, and prosperous city where we look after each other and our environment. As a single tier municipality, we offer a variety of occupations and career specialities within our organization. Guided by the goals and objectives of the Future Guelph: Strategic Plan and committed to the Corporate Values of integrity, service, inclusion, wellness and learning, the candidate will aid in the achievement of the Community Vision for an inclusive, connected, prosperous city.
What we offer
We offer competitive wages and comprehensive benefits to meet the needs of our diverse employees. Many of our positions offer:
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Paid vacation days, increasing with years of service
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Paid personal days;
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Defined benefit pension plan with OMERS, including 100-per-cent employer matching;
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Extended health and dental benefits, including Health Care Spending Account;
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Employee and Family Assistance Program;
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Parental leave top up program;
- Learning and development opportunities including tuition assistance
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Employee recognition programs.
Position Overview:
Resumes are being accepted for the position of Facility Maintainer within the Culture and Recreation Department-Recreation Services. Reporting to the Supervisor, Recreation Facility Operations. The successful candidate will safely perform a wide variety of duties related to facility maintenance and facility operations, within Recreation facilities including a seniors centre, a pottery centre, several multi-purpose Community Centres containing aquatic centres, arenas, and multipurpose rooms, fitness centres, and stand-alone arenas and pools including one outdoor pool and an air supported dome. In addition, the position will competently and safely use a variety of equipment and vehicles to perform ice, floor, pool and facility maintenance including ice resurfacers, hand and power tools. The functions performed in this position are in accordance with established standard operating procedures, departmental and corporate policies and practices, and legislated requirements with a focus on quality customer service and continuous improvement. Guided by the goals and objectives of the City of Guelph Corporate Strategic Plan and committed to the Corporate Values of integrity, service, inclusion, wellness and learning, the candidate will aid in the achievement of the Community Vision for an inclusive, connected, prosperous city.
Key duties and responsibilities
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Performs ice plant, aquatic centre, building equipment and general facility repair duties to ensure high-caliber maintenance and operation of facilities.
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Regular cleaning duties of the facility.
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Respond to requests for immediate cleaning duties.
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Maintains facility quality and ensures safety by adhering to predetermined building standard operating procedures.
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Acts as a resource person to customers and the facility teams and meet Guelph’s Good Service Standards.
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Assists in the coordination of building or system repairs/services with internal City departments, external contractors and service companies.
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Communicates regularly with team members and user groups of facilities.
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Access facility schedules through XPlor recreation scheduling software, and co-ordinate all equipment/set up/take down requirements.
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Reports and follows up on all building incidents as per established protocols.
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Ensures all logbooks (pool testing, snow removal, etc.) are updated regularly and accurately per corporate procedures, industry standards, and legislated requirements.
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Troubleshoots and adjusts mechanical, plumbing, electrical, refrigeration, roof systems and handling systems; assists in maintaining energy management systems.
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Performs non-complex repairs such as carpentry, painting, masonry, and drywall.
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Assists in the preparation of statistical information of building use.
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Provides advice, guidance, instructions, direction.to part time staff.
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Performs other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications and requirements
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Experience related to the duties listed above, normally acquired through the completion of a Grade 12 diploma and one year experience in a recreation environment (e.g., arena and pool) operating an ice re-surfacer, maintaining pool water systems, and performing building maintenance. Candidates with equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
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Must obtain or Certified Pool Operator Certificate (CPO) within 6 months of hire.
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Must obtain a Basic Refrigeration Certificate within 6 months of hire.
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Must obtain ORFA Safe Ice Resurfacer Operator Certificate within 6 months of hire.
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Must possess a Class G license with a good driving record. Successful candidates will be required to provide a current driver’s abstract prior to their start date to confirm their license is held in good standing and that it has not been suspended or revoked under the Highway Traffic Act (HTA) or Criminal Code of Canada in the last 5 years. The City of Guelph will take into consideration the number of demerit points and/or nature of the infections to determine if it meets our requirements.
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Knowledge of mechanical, plumbing, carpentry, electrical, refrigeration, painting, roofing systems and handling systems, masonry, and drywall.
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Must obtain and maintain a valid First Aid/CPR Certificate.
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Knowledge of the Ontario Health and Safety Act.
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Must be a reliable self-starter, able to make decisions and function with minimum supervision.
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Ability to work co-operatively with other team members.
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Excellent customer service skills with the ability to interact with internal and external contacts/customers on a daily basis.
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Effective communication skills.
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Must be able to perform the physical demands of the job including lifting, kneeling, and shoveling and be able to actively participate in daily activities, and in all types of weather conditions.
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B Certification or completion of the Refrigerator Operator - RB1 exam and the Certified Ice Technician (CIT) would be an asset.
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A satisfactory Police Record Check including a Vulnerable Sector Check will be required at time of offer.
Hours of work
40 hours per week. Any five (5) shifts of eight (8) consecutive hours 6:00am to 4:00pm or 3:00pm to 1am, Sunday through Saturday. Shifts are a requirement of this position. The anticipated start date will be June 2026.
How to apply
Qualified applicants are invited to apply using our online application system by September 20, 2026. Please note all applicants must complete the online questionnaire specific to this position at the time they submit their resume and cover letter in order to be considered.
Hiring Process Transparency
The City of Guelph is committed to fair and transparent recruitment practices. Candidates who participate in an interview for this position will be notified of the hiring decision within 45 days of their interview. Notifications will be provided in writing, or through technology.
Commitment to Diversity & Accessibility
The City of Guelph is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where employees feel welcome, valued and engaged. Our employment policies strictly prohibit all forms of discrimination on any of the grounds in relevant laws. All employment practices are solely based on individual merit, qualifications, and organization's needs at the time. In keeping with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, we are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals in our job application procedures. If you need an accommodation in order to participate in the hiring process, you may contact us to make your needs known in advance.
Privacy Notice
Personal information collected through the recruitment process will be used solely to determine eligibility for employment. We thank all candidates in advance; however, only those being considered for an interview will be contacted.
