Lead Hand, Facilities, Parks, Cemeteries & Forestry Operations (FPCFO)

• Current valid Ontario Driver’s License (Class “G”)
• Solid reading, mathematical, technical and scientific skills
• Proven technical ability to operate and maintain building environmental systems as well as ice-making and pool systems
• Demonstrated leadership abilities
• Proven ability to communicate effectively, both in writing and verbally
• Proven ability to read technical drawings and specifications
• Good interpersonal skills required to deal effectively with peers, contractors and facility users
• Solid customer service/public relations skills required along with proven ability to deal effectively with ratepayers, user groups and peers
• Proven problem-solving skills
• Technology Aptitude
  
  • The incumbent must possess introductory and intermediate level computer skills scored at 65% or higher for Outlook and at least one of Word/Excel/PowerPoint to ensure their: 
    • Proven ability to apply essential functions of desktop software to create simple spreadsheets and documents
    • Send and receive emails
    • Use Internet for research
    • File management
    • Require introductory to intermediate knowledge of department or division-specific software to accomplish job tasks

Tools & Equipment (used on a regular basis include, but are not limited to)

• Refrigeration equipment (drain chiller, compressors, condensers)
• Ice resurfacer
• Gas powered chain saws, weed eaters, vehicles, lawn mowers, tractors, ice edger, hand tools
• Pool equipment
• Building HVAC equipment
• Lifts
• Garbage truck
• County vehicle(s) including pickup truck with trailer and snow equipment attachments
• Curling maintenance equipment
  

• Recordkeeping & Reports 
  • Maintain inventory of supplies and / or act as shipper / receiver, helping to unload trucks / supplies.
  • Maintain accurate notes relative to work done and materials / equipment used
  • Monitor pressures and temperatures, conducting chemical analysis of various liquids, adjust as required and maintain accurate records of this information
• Health & Safety
  • Report any defects / problems / actions that may decrease / increase the level of service to the
  • Corporation or its employees or increase / minimize operational costs or concerns of a health and safety nature, to the Supervisor
  • Provide work direction for the safe and efficient operations of County Facilities, Parks and Cemeteries, ensuring compliance with municipal and / or provincial policies, procedures, by-laws
  • Complete required building, park, pool and cemetery health and safety inspections
  • Ensure assigned facilities and grounds are maintained in a clean and safe condition
  • Respond to emergency and / or crisis situations associated with County Facilities, Parks and Cemeteries (i.e., broken water taps, furnace problems, broken windows, etc.)
  • Participate fully in on-call rotation for after-hour emergencies/time-sensitive issues and to call in staff and contracted services on an as required basis
  • Ensure compliance with policies / codes / guidelines related to work
  • Work safely and maintain a safe and orderly working environment, according to established guidelines
  • Ensure awareness of all health and safety issues
  • Ensure proper use of equipment / protective clothing
  • Recharge and / or replace required chemicals
  • Test and record carbon dioxide and monoxide (CO2 / CO levels); temperature and humidity checks
• Supervisory Duties
  • Monitor work and complete inspections as directed for facilities and parks projects such as grass cutting, lot openings, tree maintenance, etc., report issues/concerns to Supervisors and/or Manager and follow up with contractors/staff as required
  • Provide work direction / guidance to contractors hired for specific maintenance tasks as required
  • Deal with suppliers / salespersons for supplies utilized by division
  • Provide work direction / guidance to Facilities, Parks, Cemeteries, & Forestry Operations maintenance staff, including summer students, when they are assigned to assist with projects / tasks and ensure work is completed correctly and in a time efficient manner
• Landscaping & Maintenance 
  • Perform landscaping and grounds maintenance for assigned municipal grounds (i.e., parks, trails, cemeteries)
  • Complete minor electrical / plumbing / carpentry / mechanical maintenance and repair activities as required
  • Monitor and maintain pool facilities including pump rooms and filtration systems
  • Oversee and / or perform minor and major janitorial duties including day-to-day clean up, painting / refurbishing projects – internal and external, window cleaning, stripping and waxing floors, cleaning storage areas, vaults, electrical and mechanical rooms, empty garbage and recycling containers and set out for collection and maintain lighting (inside and outside)
  • Clean / maintain building exterior; for example, maintain, repair and clean outside walkways, driveways and parking areas
  • Undertake approved winter control measures when required
  • Perform routine maintenance on electrical, plumbing and HVAC systems and ensure proper operation
  • Operate and maintain (including servicing, repairing and cleaning) tools and equipment used for building and / or grounds maintenance (i.e., janitorial equipment, grounds equipment)
• Actual tasks assigned may change seasonally

All Haldimand County employees are expected to: 

• Work safely and respect others in the work place
• Maintain confidentiality
• Work within policies and procedures determined by Haldimand County and / or legislation relative to the function