Facilities Coordinator

With 200,000 square feet of convention space, a central location in the Fallsview Entertainment District, walking distance to 4,000 branded guest rooms and easy access to wine country, you can plan to be impressed by Niagara Falls Convention Centre — Niagara’s largest meetings and events facility.

The Facilities ServicesCoordinator is responsible for ensuring high standards are maintained in the areas of custodial, event set up and tear downs and grounds keeping. This role is responsible for cleaning and maintaining the public areas, bathrooms, and meeting space; set-up and tear-down of events, snow removal of walkways, some gardening and any related duties as required. Hours are variable depending upon event schedule.

The ideal candidate for this position is passionate about their role within our organization; professional by nature; committed to achieving success; and accountable for themselves.

Key responsibilities include but are not limited to (Schedule A):

· Working with the Facilities team to ensure events run smoothly in the areas of custodial tasks, event set up, tear down and water service.

· Delivering, removing, and setting up tables, chairs and various furniture in meeting rooms, public spaces, ball room, theater, offices, exhibit halls and outside.

· Providing routine carpet maintenance, steam cleaning, spot cleaning and minor repairs to carpets.

· Maintaining public and back of house areas to high standards of cleanliness, including cleaning, sweeping, dusting, polishing, scrubbing, stripping, and waxing of all floor/wall finishes in public space, washrooms, kitchen areas, offices, storage areas, meeting rooms, exhibition space, entrances, and stairwells inside the facility.

· Working outside ensuring all property is well maintained, safe and secure, to include but not limited to, washing windows inside and outside, snow removal of walkways, cutting grass, picking up garbage, emptying garbage cans.

· Using hand-tools or small powered equipment applicable to the task with confidence.

· Reporting all damages to facility and its equipment to the supervisor.

Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other Attributes:

· A high school diploma or equivalent.

· Ability to read, write and speak fluently in English.

· One to two years related experience and/or training.

· Experience in the hospitality or tourism industry is highly desirable.

· Experience in set up / tear down of events, meeting rooms, and public spaces is preferred.

· First Aid, CPR, WHMIS training with possession of valid certificate.

· Knowledge of building cleaning practices, methods, supplies and equipment.

· Forklift license considered an asset.

· Ability to lift and/or move 50-80 pounds (22-36 kg)

· Ability to work unsupervised and to function both independently and as a team member.

· Work effectively under pressure and/or stringent schedule and produce accurate results in a fast-paced setting.

· Flexibility to work a varied schedule which will include days, evenings, overnights, and weekends.

· Ability to satisfy all requirements for multiple events occurring simultaneously.

· Dealing tactfully and working effectively with clients, other employees, and members of the public.

· Ability to think quickly and make confident decisions during emergency situations.

· Identify potential problems and communicate as necessary to take corrective action.

· Team player who exhibits initiative, team involvement and helpfulness.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: $40,000.00-$41,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company events
• Dental care
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• RRSP match
• Vision care

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Night shift
• Weekends as needed

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay

Education:

• Secondary School (required)

Experience:

• Custodial: 1 year (required)

Ability to Commute:

• Niagara Falls, ON L2G 3Y9 (required)

Work Location: In person