Facility Operator, Faculty of Kinesiolgy

Position Overview

The Faculty of Kinesiology is currently seeking a Full-time Regular Facility Operator.

The Operations Unit is responsible for maintaining and operating the Kinesiology Complex and outdoor playing fields.  The Complex is open 362 days a year, servicing approximately 2,000,000 people per annum.  The complex has five gymnasia, two dance studios, one 50 metre swimming pool, one combative room, two weight rooms, one fitness studio, two multi purpose studios, multiple classroom and boardrooms, one 200 metre, 6 lane running track, one gymnastics centre, thirteen squash courts, five racquetball courts, four outdoor grass playing fields, one outdoor turf field, four outdoor tennis courts, one indoor climbing wall, one indoor bouldering wall, one cycling centre, one anatomy lab, three computer labs, the Sport Medicine Centre, Human Performance Lab, the Outdoor Centre and office space for the Faculty of Kinesiology. 

This position reports to the Manager of Operations. It is an AUPE position, that works 37.5 hours/week, 4 days a week shift, afternoon evenings, Monday through Sunday.  There will be times when overtime is required.  The work requires a high level of physical demand, and at times can be highly stressful.  There will be a high volume of work during peak times, where priorities will need to shift at a moments notice.  During shift this position is the Senior Fire Warden for the Kinesiology Complex.  This role is expected to operate independently for the majority of their shift, and will be the contact for any operations concerns arising within the faculty during this time.

This position is responsible for supporting events in the facilities, which range from recreational to world call; the operational needs of faculty and staff; maintaining facilities and equipment, and monitoring building systems.

The incumbent will apply specialized trade knowledge to evaluate and resolve facility related issues.  Performs complex tasks, and routines in maintaining the complex and fields.  This position must keep abreast of current building and monitoring technologies related to each facility and playing fields.  They are also responsible to respond to emergency situations and the security of the facilities. This position contributes to the development of procedures and practices used within the Operations Unit. 

It is required to create, develop and maintain strong working relationships with co-workers, Faculty, staff, internal/external clients and departments across campus that support the Faculty of Kinesiology.

Position Description

Summary of Key Responsibilities (job functions include but are not limited to):

• Ensures that maintenance projects are completed in a timely and efficient manner
• Operates, on a regular basis, specialized power equipment including electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic equipment; maintains the equipment and performs regular repairs or adjustments as required.
• Operates sweeper and provides the weekly cleaning (in season) for the outdoor field hockey turf.
• Provides set up and take down requirements for events hosted in the Kinesiology facilities.
• Identify any potential maintenance concerns for both internal and outdoor facilities
• Maintains and trouble shoots electronic retractable bleachers systems in the Jack Simpson Gymnasium
• Accountable to respond with expediency to service calls from faculty, staff and clients
• Maintain positive working relationships with faculty, staff, co-workers and clients
• Provide positive experience for clients using the facilities
• Manage and troubleshoot conflict with facility users
• Ensure that the facilities and equipment are maintained on a regular basis to provide a safe environment for the staff and patrons of the facility
• Ensures security of the Kinesiology Complex

Qualifications / Requirements:

• High school diploma
• Minimum 5 years experience in a comparable facility maintaining facilities, monitoring building systems, and maintaining equipment is required or Recreation Facility Management Certificate, combined with 2-3 years of experience in a comparable facility maintaining facilities, monitoring building systems, and maintaining equipment
• A trade in and/or experience working in construction would be an asset 
• First Aid/AED/CPR/WHMIS Certificate required
• Valid Class 5 drivers license
• Experience working at various heights using manlift, scaffolding and ladder

Application Deadline:  December 07, 2021

We would like to thank all applicants in advance for submitting their resumes. Please note, only those candidates chosen to continue on through the selection process will be contacted.

Additional Information

This position is part of the AUPE bargaining unit, and falls under the Trades Job Family, Phase I.

To find out more about management and staff opportunities at the University of Calgary and all we have to offer, view our Management and Staff Careers website. For more information about the Faculty of Kinesiology visit Careers in the Faculty of Kinesiology.

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