Facility Maintenance I

The Opportunity

Reporting directly to the Coordinator, Community Operations this role is responsible for maintaining the ice (if applicable), Class “A” swimming pools (if applicable), building grounds, and equipment at various Town of Caledon Recreation facilities. As the Facility Maintenance I, you will perform the following duties, including but not limited to:

• Clean and maintain the facility (sweep, wash/strip floors, vacuum, wash windows/doors, clean washrooms/change rooms, empty garbage, etc.)


• Perform general carpentry and painting work (build shelves, paint rooms, etc.)


• Maintain arena/ice facilities and equipment (if applicable), operate ice re-surfacer, install, and remove ice, install, and maintain nets, take compressor readings, edge, chip, and crosscut ice, paint lines, drain chiller, add oil to compressor. Perform minor repairs to arena refrigeration system.


• Maintain the swimming pool (if applicable) which includes daily checks and refilling chemicals as needed, backwashing, and vacuuming. Perform minor repairs to swimming pool filtration system.


• Check the electrical heating and air conditioning systems, perform preventative maintenance (e.g., changing filters, oiling, etc.) and perform minor repairs or notify Recreation Supervisor/Operations Coordinator to arrange repairs, as required


• Maintain records and logbooks relating to the operation of refrigeration, pool filtration, HVAC and building equipment 

The Ideal Candidate

We are seeking an enthusiastic professional with education, training and/or knowledge in the above, normally acquired from a high school diploma or closely related field as a skilled technician. The candidate must have minimum 2 years related experience in arenas, pools, and/or recreation centres as well as thorough working knowledge of HVAC, plumbing, and electrical systems. The candidate must have a Standard First Aid Certificate and a valid driver’s licence with no more than 3 demerit points and daily access to a vehicle.  ORFA training and fall arrest/Working at Heights training are considered an asset.

The ideal candidate will be able to meet the physical demands of the position including strenuous movement requiring more effort, lifting to 50 lbs., and demonstrated ability to work at heights. Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office products would be an asset. Experience in maintenance of arena refrigeration systems, ice preparation, operation and maintenance of ice resurfacing equipment, operation/maintenance of swimming pool filtration systems, and maintenance of gas-powered mechanical equipment would also be considered an asset.

The candidate must demonstrate customer service excellence that reflects Caledon’s quality standards: accurate, courteous, responsive, and easy to navigate, as well as exceptional organizational skills with some attention to detail to avoid errors and the ability to meet deadlines.

This position offers a pay rate of $32.97 per hour plus a competitive benefit package.

Satisfactory passing of a vulnerable sector check and proof of qualifications will be required of any successful candidate(s) for this position.

The Town is committed to diversity and inclusivity in employment and welcomes applications from qualified individuals of diverse backgrounds. The Town is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to an inclusive and barrier-free workplace.  If your application requires accommodation, please contact People Services at (905) 584-2272 Ext. 4738.

Applications for this posting will be accepted until February 19, 2026 12:00PM.