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Arena Maintenanceperson
@ City of Greater Sudbury
Greater Sudbury, Ontario
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Overview
The City of Greater Sudbury is hiring four seasonal part-time Arena Maintenanceperson interns for about seven months, at $34.75 per hour and up to 48 hours bi-weekly, on shift work. The role maintains the ice surface and the arena building, and in the off-season performs general park duties. Applications close October 26, 2026, and a criminal record check is required.
Responsibilities:
- Maintain ice surface with refrigeration systems and ice resurfacer
- Perform building maintenance, repair and minor construction
- Carry out janitorial duties in the arena buildings
- Maintain equipment and refrigeration logs
- Deliver supplies and requisition materials
Requirements summary:
- Grade XII secondary school education
- Refrigeration Operator "B" or Basic Refrigeration Level 1
- Three winter seasons of arena or similar building experience
- Working knowledge of HVAC, electrical, plumbing and fire systems
- Valid driver's licence and acceptable driving record
- Strong customer service and English communication skills
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- 2026-11-15
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- 2026-11-15
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Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Department | Manufacturing & production |
| Experience | 3+ years |
| Hours per week | 24 |
| Schedule | day, evening |
| Seasonal | Yes |
| Travel | air: none · ground: minimal |
| Work setting | Plant or factory |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical high · computer low |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | Refrigeration Operator "B" Certificate, Basic Refrigeration Level 1, Valid driver's licence, ORFA Certifications |
| Driver’s licence | required |
| Background checks | criminal record |
| Education | High school (required) |
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City of Greater Sudbury
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 50 |
Job description
Job Description
Section: Arenas
Division: Parks and Recreation Services
Department: Community Services
Initial Reporting Location: Countryside Arena (Various Arenas)
Job Status: Seasonal Part Time Positions
Estimated Probable Duration: Seven (7) Months
Number of Vacancies: 4
Union Affiliation: CUPE 4705 Outside Unit
Hours of Work: Up to 48 hours bi-weekly
Shift Work Required: Yes
Rate of Pay: $34.75 per hour
The start date will follow the selection process.
A criminal record check is required for this position and will be requested by the Hiring Manager should you be the candidate of choice. Please do not submit your criminal record check with your application.
Main Function: Assist with the operation and maintenance of an arena/community centre/sports complex. During ice-out periods may act as maintenanceperson performing general park duties.
Characteristic: Under the general supervision of the Manager of Arenas or Assistant Manager of Arenas and the day-to-day direction of the Arena Maintenanceperson Lead Hand.
Under the general supervision of the Superintendent of Parks, Superintendent of Parks and Ski Hills or the Superintendent of Horticulture.
Duties
Qualifications
Education and Training:
Other Requirements
If you are viewing this job posting through a website other than the City of Greater Sudbury's, please visit www.greatersudbury.ca/jobs to apply online.
We must receive your resume before 11:59 p.m. on Monday, October 26, 2026. For those providing a French language resume, please also include an English version.
Live outside Canada or new to Canada?
The City of Greater Sudbury is dedicated to maintaining a fair, inclusive, and equitable work environment and our City welcomes qualified applicants from anywhere. To learn more about working in Canada, visit this webpage: Applicants Living Outside of Canada (greatersudbury.ca)
Contact Us
For technical difficulties, issues, questions or accommodations with an application made online email [email protected]
Section: Arenas
Division: Parks and Recreation Services
Department: Community Services
Initial Reporting Location: Countryside Arena (Various Arenas)
Job Status: Seasonal Part Time Positions
Estimated Probable Duration: Seven (7) Months
Number of Vacancies: 4
Union Affiliation: CUPE 4705 Outside Unit
Hours of Work: Up to 48 hours bi-weekly
Shift Work Required: Yes
Rate of Pay: $34.75 per hour
The start date will follow the selection process.
A criminal record check is required for this position and will be requested by the Hiring Manager should you be the candidate of choice. Please do not submit your criminal record check with your application.
Main Function: Assist with the operation and maintenance of an arena/community centre/sports complex. During ice-out periods may act as maintenanceperson performing general park duties.
Characteristic: Under the general supervision of the Manager of Arenas or Assistant Manager of Arenas and the day-to-day direction of the Arena Maintenanceperson Lead Hand.
Under the general supervision of the Superintendent of Parks, Superintendent of Parks and Ski Hills or the Superintendent of Horticulture.
Duties
- Act as a general handyman in performing a variety of duties connected with maintenance, repair, minor construction, grounds keeping.
- Maintain ice surface by utilizing arena refrigeration systems and ice resurfacer.
- Conduct regular scheduled ice surface maintenance, edging, ice build-up/shaving, whitewashing, lining, logo painting, and drop-in logo installation.
- Perform the function of janitor to the buildings.
- Deliver equipment, supplies and material by designated vehicle.
- Requisition supplies and materials for maintenance, repair and construction work.
- Maintain surveillance and minor service to mechanical, electrical and refrigeration equipment: reports abnormalities or breakdown of equipment or vandalism to the Manager of Arenas or designate Assistant Manager of Arenas.
- Maintain all records in accordance with the Operating Engineers Act.
- Maintain Daily Work Performance and Preventative Maintenance Logs.
- Maintain Daily Heating System and Refrigeration Plant Logs.
- Assist with the co-ordination of set-up of special events and functions.
- In the absence of the Manager of Arenas, designate Assistant Manager of Arenas, Arena Maintenanceperson Lead Hand, protect the Facility, collect monies from ice rentals and accept responsibility for monies generated by the canteen and tickets sales, oversee and instruct part time maintenance staff and security personnel in the safe performance of their duties.
- Maintain a good corporate image of the Department and CGS.
- Ensure all procedures in the Arenas Safe Work Procedures Manual are followed
- Provide the highest standard of quality customer service to a wide variety of Facility Users
- Develop and maintain a thorough working knowledge of CGS's Safety Manual and the applicable Provincial Legislation listed therein.
- Perform other related duties as required.
Qualifications
Education and Training:
- Successful completion of Secondary School (Grade XII) Education.
- Possession of a Refrigeration Operator “B” Certificate, where applicable under the Act. Where the act does not apply, Basic Refrigeration Level 1 is required.
- Other Ontario Recreation Facilities Association (ORFA) Certifications considered an asset.
- Three (3) years* experience maintaining a similar type building and equipment, including working knowledge of building operating systems such as HVAC systems, sound systems, electrical, plumbing, fire, etc.
- Demonstrated knowledge and experience in Arena ice making operations and resurfacing.
Other Requirements
- Proven dependability to be able to work without direct supervision.
- Must have demonstrated strong customer service and interpersonal skills in dealing with the public, staff and outside agencies in a courteous and effective manner.
- Must have demonstrated knowledge operating an ice resurfacer.
- Excellent use of English; verbally and in writing.
- Satisfactory health, attendance and former employment history.
- Provide at own cost, a Criminal Record Check.
- May require the use of a personal or CGS vehicle on CGS business. Must be physically capable of operating a vehicle safely, possess a valid driver's licence and have an acceptable driving record.
If you are viewing this job posting through a website other than the City of Greater Sudbury's, please visit www.greatersudbury.ca/jobs to apply online.
We must receive your resume before 11:59 p.m. on Monday, October 26, 2026. For those providing a French language resume, please also include an English version.
- Click on the Apply for Job button.
- Follow the step by step application process.
- Ensure you attached a cover letter and resume. Acceptable file types are:
- .doc
- .docx
- .txt
- .rtf
- Once completed, review your application and click on the Submit button.
- Upon submission of your application, you will get a confirmation on the screen that your application has been successfully submitted. You will also receive an e-mail confirmation to the e-mail address on your profile.
Live outside Canada or new to Canada?
The City of Greater Sudbury is dedicated to maintaining a fair, inclusive, and equitable work environment and our City welcomes qualified applicants from anywhere. To learn more about working in Canada, visit this webpage: Applicants Living Outside of Canada (greatersudbury.ca)
Contact Us
For technical difficulties, issues, questions or accommodations with an application made online email [email protected]
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