Wanted: Rink Maintenance Worker

Hello Neighbours,

The Malmo Plains Community League is looking to hire someone to do the ice for the skating rink this winter.  This is a paid position that is typically based on an hourly wage up to a maximum amount per month.  Duties include but are not limited to:

A) Clearing snow and building up a base of 3 inches of ice in the rink and the skating area to the south of the hall then maintaining the ice throughout the winter

B) Clearing snow from the skating areas and the walks between the building and the league parking lot throughout the winter.

C) Ensuring the rink lights are on between 3:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. daily for public skate time.

D) Emptying the waste receptacle located outside the change room doors putting in fresh garbage bags supplied by the Community League as needed and otherwise maintaining the cleanliness of the grounds.  Notifying the Facilities Director of any needed repairs and help with those repairs if appropriate.

E) Reporting to the Facilities Director or the police, as needed, situations where any person is discovered consuming alcohol or drugs and / or behaving inappropriately on the League premises.

Ice clearing and maintenance is not expected to be done when the wind chill is below -20 C or when the temperature rises above +5C.  Reimbursement for fuel and other consumables is in addition to the salary.  Note that the Malmo Plains Community League ice making equipment is to be used solely for the Malmo Plains Community League.  Keys are to be returned at the end of the season.  The person making the ice is responsible for their own personal protective equipment such as gloves, hearing protection, etc.  Finally, the candidate should maintain WCB coverage to provide coverage in case of an accident or injury.

Anyone interested in this position is encouraged to contact the Malmo Plains Community League at:

Please provide information on your experience, salary expectations, and any other related ideas that would benefit the community.  The reply deadline is Saturday November 27, 2021.

Thanks