Facility Attendant

The Details

Job Title: Facility Attendant (Up to 16) Job Number: J0626-0190 Job Code: 09F233 Job Category: Recreation Bargaining Unit: CUPE Job Type: Temporary Part Time Employment Type: Addition Number of Positions: 16 Contract Duration : 6 Months Hours of Work: 0 to 24 hrs/wk Salary: $19.13/Hour Date Posted: June 25, 2026 Closing Date: July 9, 2026

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The Role

The Facility Attendant is responsible for light labour maintenance, cleaning duties and providing general information and customer assistance for customers using the City’s recreation facilities.

Meet your department...

We provide high-quality, accessible recreation opportunities across Kingston’s facilities, including arenas, pools, marinas, sports fields, and community centres. Our team ensures these spaces are well-maintained and welcoming, supporting programs, groups and activities that bring people together and promote active living.

What you'll do...

Open and close facilities (set alarms, secure doorways, perform necessary security checks etc.)

Greet and liaise with customers using the facilities in a friendly manner

Ensure all entrances and exits to the facility are cleared of debris / snow and are operative to meet safety standards

Regularly monitor and clean facilities including; change rooms, washrooms, viewing areas and foyers

Remove garbage and waste from the facility as required

Perform assigned cleaning duties safely and efficiently

Provide facility monitoring/set-up/take-down services for special events and large scale recreational programs such as public skating, trade shows, junior hockey games, carnivals, tournaments, shows etc

Perform winter maintenance duties such as snow removal, salting and sanding outdoor entrances and exits surrounding the facility

Complete all required logs and checklists

Complete required incident/accident reports on the appropriate forms and submit to the Supervisor

Participate in department meetings, initiatives and training activities

Act in accordance with federal and provincial legislation as well as corporate and departmental policies and procedures. Demonstrate commitment to ensuring a respectful and safe workplace

Other duties as assigned

Contract for September 27, 2026-March 27, 2027
Hours of work and shifts will vary; you must be available to work a flexible schedule as required, including:
Monday - Friday, evenings (5pm to 11pm),
Saturday - Sunday, day and evening shifts.

To qualify, you'll need...

Completion of Grade 10 or equivalent

Three (3) months experience in front line customer service.

Must possess core competencies: Belonging, Collaboration, Accountability, Innovation.
Knowledge of MS Office an asset

Knowledge of WHMIS an asset

Must obtain and maintain a satisfactory Criminal Record Check (CPIC)

Demonstrated customer service skills

Able to perform the essential duties of the job

Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills

Why us?

Join a team that’s building more than a city - we’re building a community where people thrive. At the City of Kingston, your work has real impact: safer streets, greener spaces, inclusive experiences, innovative transit, creative public spaces, and brighter futures for all.

We’re more than just a municipal government - we’re a team of problem-solvers, innovators, and community-builders who take pride in shaping the place we call home. As an employer, we’re committed to your growth, your well-being, and creating an environment where every voice counts. Your career is more than a job - it’s where your impact begins.

Why you’ll love it here…

We provide our employees with a comprehensive and competitive total rewards package, which may include extended health coverage, travel and life insurance, and long-term disability. Specific benefits can vary depending on your role and terms of employment.

In addition, employees may enjoy access to:

• OMERS defined pension plan
• Vacation entitlements
• Employee wellness and assistance programs and resources
• Ongoing training and education opportunities
• Flexible work arrangements
• Corporate perks such as discounted transit and fitness passes
• Learning & development resources and networks
• Relocation assistance and local resources

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How to apply

Submit your online application by 11:59 PM on the job posting closing date. Click the 'APPLY HERE' button to complete your application.

Applicants must demonstrate in their submission how they meet the minimum education and experience requirements of the position. Please include any relevant education documents (degrees, diplomas, or certificates) to your profile.

Accommodations are available at all stages of the recruitment and selection process to support a barrier-free experience for all candidates in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code (OHRC) and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). If you require any accommodations, please let us know. For more information, you can contact us at hrcity@cityofkingston.ca.

Thank you to everyone who applies. While we value each application, only those advancing in the recruitment process will be contacted. All personal information will be handled in compliance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (MFIPPA).

The City of Kingston may utilize artificial intelligence (AI) assisted tools throughout the recruitment process. All final hiring decisions are made by qualified municipal staff.

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Our commitment

The City of Kingston acknowledges that we are on the traditional homeland of the Anishinabek, Haudenosaunee, and the Huron-Wendat, and thanks these nations for their care and stewardship over this shared land.

Today, the City is committed to working with Indigenous peoples and all residents to pursue a united path of reconciliation.

Learn more about the City's reconciliation initiatives.

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