Facility Attendant (Student)

Located in the heart of Southwestern Ontario, Norfolk County is where big vision meets unlimited potential.

As one of Ontario’s largest single-tier municipalities and home to over 70,000 people, Norfolk is bold, diverse, and proudly local - a municipality that thrives on innovation, collaboration, and connection. Here, you’ll find endless opportunities to grow your skills, expand your ideas, and shape your career.

As a Facility Attendant, you’ll help keep arenas and community spaces clean, safe, and event‑ready while supporting daily operations and maintenance. You’ll assist staff, engage with the public, and ensure facilities run smoothly, creating welcoming environments for residents and community events.

Big vision. Real opportunities. Unlimited potential. That’s Norfolk.

Duties and Responsibilities

Assist full-time staff with the following:

• Cleans and maintains facility, sweeps, washes and strips floors, vacuums, washes windows and doors, cleans washrooms, change rooms, empties garbage etc.
• Liaises with the public to provide information regarding the facility, to arrange room rentals, etc.
• Monitors user functions to ensure that building security is maintained and the rental contract is adhered to.
• Set up meeting rooms for user functions including large weddings, dances etc. cleans rooms and takes down chairs, tables etc. following each function.
• Maintenance building grounds.
• Records incidents of injury, vandalism, etc.
• Safe and efficient operation, care and maintenance of tools and equipment.
• Ice maintenance, i.e. moving nets during flooding, opening/closing doors.
• Crowd control during events.
• Laboring duties include climbing, lifting, balancing, kneeling, stooping, walking, handling materials to assist in the maintenance of Norfolk County facilities and infrastructure.
• Maintain daily written records of work-related activities.
• Assist staff with repairs and maintenance as required reporting any defects to the Superintendent or designate.
• Provide exceptional customer service.

Requirements

Knowledge and Experience

• High School - minimum of 15 years of age.
• Previous experience in janitorial or building maintenance is an asset.
• Computer expertise in corporate standard software (Microsoft).

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to work in a team environment, accept and follow verbal and written instructions, complete duties to an acceptable level of quantity and quality with minimal supervision and follow all of Norfolk County Health and Safety Policies and Procedures.
• Ability to deal with the public courteously and effectively.
• Must be a reliable team player, able to work with and without direct supervision.
• Must be motivated, hard working individual able to work outside in all weather (hot, dusty, cold and wet).
• Able to lift 30 lbs to 50 lbs.
• Standard First Aid with CPR Level C preferred.
• Must have green patch CSA approved safety boots, 6” – 8” to cover ankle, suede or leather.
• Must have knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act.

Benefits

Posting #: NU 19.26

Position: Facility Attendant

Position Code: 3STFAC

Status: Student (from approximately August 31, 2026, to April 30, 2027)

Number of Vacancies: 12

Employee Group: Non-Union

Wage: $18.48 per hour

Hours Worked per Week: up to 40; must be willing to work weekends, evenings, and holidays

Division: Community and Development Services

Department: Parks, Recreation and Culture

Reports to: Supervisor, Parks Operations

Location: Delhi Arena (3), Talbot Gardens (3), Langton Arena (3), Port Dover (3)

Posting Period: June 10, 2026 - June 24, 2026

How to Apply:

• Ensure the file extension for your resume document is .doc, .docx or .pdf
• If you are electing to include a cover letter, the cover letter and resume must be uploaded as 1 file.
• Find out more information about Norfolk County here: Employment at Norfolk County - NorfolkCounty.ca

The Corporation of Norfolk County is an equal opportunity employer. Accessibility accommodations are available for all parts of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.

The Corporation of Norfolk County does not use Artificial Intelligence for the purpose of screening, assessing, or the selection of candidates.

Successful applicants are required to provide the Employer with a current Criminal Record Check, including a Vulnerable Sector where required and verification of education.

Thank you for your interest in this position. Only those to be interviewed will be contacted.