Department and Commission: Recreation, Community Services
Vacancy Type: Temporary Part-Time
Posting Date: October 19, 2026
Application Deadline: November 1, 2026
About the City of Markham
The City of Markham is consistently ranked among Canada’s top municipal employers. In 2026, the City received its sixth consecutive Canada’s Best Employers recognition from Forbes and Statista Inc., placing third among municipalities and 15th overall in Government Services. An award-winning municipality, Markham is recognized for its leadership in sustainability, innovative urban planning, and strong fiscal management. Serving a diverse and growing community of more than 370,000 residents, Markham combines rich heritage with a vibrant local economy and offers employees the opportunity to contribute to meaningful, impactful work that helps strengthen the community we serve.
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Hours of Work: Part-time (up to 24 hours per week)
Location: Milliken Community Center and Aaniin Community Center
Job Summary
Reporting to the Supervisor/Coordinator of Facility Operations, this position is responsible for assisting with facility operations maintenance, cleaning and repair work related to arenas, community centres/halls, outdoor/indoor pools, change rooms, and other assigned areas.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
- Performs general cleaning/maintenance, i.e. mopping, sweeping, vacuuming, window cleaning, washroom cleaning, snow shovelling and salting, garbage pickup, detail cleaning, set-ups and break-downs of tables, chairs, or other equipment.
- Operates power tools, cleaning and safety equipment.
- Responds to requests from the general public and other City staff on general facility issues and/or maintenance requests.
- Patrols the facility, assesses and mitigates facility problems, safety hazards and/or improper departmental operations.
- Ensures policies and procedures are followed according to the standards of City of Markham.
- Excellent customer service skills and the ability to work well with other staff.
- Various administrative duties as required.
- Follows and ensures adherence to policies and procedures, working closely with other City staff to ensure consistency. This includes COVID-19 health and safety protocols such as donning personal protective equipment (PPE) i.e. facemasks, goggles etc.
Qualifications
- Minimum 15 years of age at the start of training.
- Experience in general maintenance.
- Ability and fitness level to perform general maintenance skills safely.
- Strong communication, interpersonal and customer service skills and sensitivity to interact with diverse groups.
- Current certifications in Standard First Aid OR Intermediate First Aid with CPR C and AED.
- Follows City of Markham’s policies, procedures and COVID-19 health and safety protocols such as donning personal protective equipment (PPE), i.e., face masks, goggles, etc.
Core Behaviours
- Service Excellence: Meets or exceeds service standards when interacting with customers in the community and in the organization.
- Change & Innovation: Responds positively and professionally to change and helps others through change.
- Teamwork & Relationship Building: Interacts with others in an inclusive, collaborative and respectful way that creates effective working relationships.
- Communication: Communicates in a clear, professional and respectful way; demonstrates active listening.
- Accountable & Results Oriented: Demonstrates ethical behaviour and accountability, aligns with City values, and abides by relevant policies and legislation.
- Management & Leadership: Demonstrates self-management, professionalism and engagement; leads by example.
Core Values
At the City of Markham, our work is guided by a shared set of core values that shape how we serve our community and support one another.
- Service Excellence: the consistent delivery of high-quality efficient and customer-centric service that exceeds expectations.
- Accountability: our obligation to be responsible and accountable for our actions, decisions and performance.
- People-Focused: putting people first.
- Trust: the confidence we place in each other to act with integrity and fairness.
- Innovation: Investing in each other and the way we deliver our programs and services.
We are looking for candidates who bring these values to life through their actions, decisions, and leadership approach.
Conditions of Employment
As a condition of employment, you will be required to provide a satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Screening (VSS) / Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC) letter.
AI Disclosure
At the City of Markham, we value transparency and fairness in recruitment. While our system (ADP Workforce Now) includes AI-powered features, we do not use AI to screen, assess, or select applicants. All evaluations are conducted by people.
The City of Markham is committed to inclusive, accessible and barrier free employment practices and to creating a workplace that reflects and supports the diversity of the community we serve. Please let us know if you require accommodation and we will work with you to ensure a barrier free hiring process.
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