Job Description

Posting number: 2026-01124

Department: Economic Development

Division: HPEC

Job classification: Maintenance Assistant - HPEC (PT)

Posting type: Open & Promotional

Categories: Trades, Miscellaneous, Parks, Maintenance, Economic Development, Grounds & Landscaping

Summary

The work schedule will vary based on event needs and may include weekdays and weekends. This is a part-time, seasonal position lasting up to 20 weeks, with a maximum of 19 hours per week.

JOB CLASSIFICATION SUMMARY

Positions assigned to this classification are responsible for assisting with routine maintenance, repairs, and general upkeep activities at Horseshoe Park & Equestrian Centre. Under supervision, employees help maintain facilities, equipment, grounds, and livestock areas to ensure a safe, clean, and functional environment for staff, visitors, and animals. Duties include assisting with preventive maintenance, event setup and breakdown, basic repairs, grounds maintenance, and other tasks that support the daily operation of the equestrian center.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

This is the entry-level classification within the Maintenance and Operations job family assigned to Horseshoe Park & Equestrian Centre. Employees perform routine maintenance, repair, grounds, arena, and facility upkeep tasks using established methods, procedures, and safe work practices. Employees work under close to general supervision and assist higher-level maintenance staff with preventive maintenance, basic repairs, facility upkeep, event support, grounds maintenance, and operation of assigned vehicles and equipment. Work requires basic maintenance skills, the safe use of standard hand and power tools, physical labor in indoor and outdoor environments, and effective communication with coworkers, supervisors, event staff, vendors, participants, and the public.

Examples of duties

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

The following are intended to describe core work functions of this classification. While the level and broad nature of essential duties may not change, specific work tasks will vary over time depending on the Town’s needs.

• Assists with arena setup, teardown, and event preparation, including installation, transport, and storage of arena panels, gates, barriers, and equipment.
• Performs routine maintenance, horticultural work, cleanup, and minor repairs for arenas, barns, stalls, pens, trails, athletic fields, grounds, and other park facilities.
• Supports events by addressing routine facility needs and maintaining clean, safe conditions for staff, participants, visitors, and animals.
• Inspects facilities, grounds, equipment, and livestock areas; identifies and reports hazards, maintenance needs, and repair requirements.
• Operates light/heavy equipment and hand/power tools, including utility vehicles, skid steers, forklifts, tractors, water trucks, arena grooming equipment, blowers, pressure washers, pumps, and paint equipment.
• Loads, transports, and distributes footing, gravel, sand, bedding, tools, supplies, and other materials.
• Maintains equipment, vehicles, tools, machinery, and work areas in clean, safe, and organized condition; assists with inventory.
• Maintains basic records and documentation; follows safety, traffic, equipment, and PPE requirements.
• Performs related work as assigned.

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (at job entry)

Education and Experience

High School Diploma or GED and 1 year of related experience; or an equivalent combination of directly related education and experience.

LICENSING/CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

• Driver’s License;
• Maintain all certifications/licenses required at job entry.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

This position has been identified as a safety-sensitive position by Human Resources, per State and/or Federal Law. Upon conditional offer of employment, the candidate selected will be required to undergo testing for alcohol and controlled substances within twenty-four (24) hours of the offer.

KNOWLEDGE

• Basic methods, materials, tools, and safe work practices used in facility, arena, grounds and general maintenance.
• Basic maintenance and repair techniques applicable to equestrian facilities, arenas, barns, stalls, pens, trails, and related infrastructure.
• Basic operation, inspection, care, and safe use of hand tools, power tools, vehicles, and maintenance equipment.
• Safe operation of vehicles and equipment in accordance with established procedures and applicable traffic laws and regulations.
• Basic customer service principles and practices when working with staff, event participants, vendors, visitors, and the public.
• Occupational hazards and safe work practices related to maintenance, grounds, arena, livestock-area, equipment, and event-support activities.
• Cleaning methods, materials, chemicals, applications, and protective equipment.
• Basic inventory, recordkeeping, standard office equipment, and computer applications relevant to assigned duties.

SKILLS

• Operating light and heavy equipment, vehicles, hand tools, power tools, and cleaning equipment;
• Performing unskilled and semi-skilled facility, grounds, arena, barn, livestock, and trail maintenance, including event setup, teardown, and operational support;
• Recognizing and reporting safety hazards, maintenance needs, and equipment problems, and following established safety procedures and work instructions;
• Communication and interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisors, event staff, vendors, contractors, event participants, and the general public sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction;
• Basic computer and recordkeeping skills sufficient to complete work records, documentation, and routine office tasks.

Supplemental information

OVERALL PHYSICAL STRENGTH DEMANDS:

Physical Strength for this classification is indicated below with an “X”

Sedentary: Exerting up to 10 lbs. occasionally or negligible weights frequently; sitting most of the time.

Light: Exerting up to 20 lbs. occasionally, 10 lbs. frequently, or negligible amounts constantly OR requires walking or standing to a significant degree.

Medium: Exerting 20-50 lbs. occasionally, 10-25 lbs. frequently, or up to 10 lbs. constantly.XHeavy: Exerting 50-100 lbs. occasionally, 10-25 lbs. frequently, or up to 10-20 lbs. constantly.

Very Heavy: Exerting over 100 lbs. occasionally, 50-100 lbs. frequently, or up to 20-50 lbs. constantly.PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

CFORNContinuouslyFrequentlyOccasionallyRarelyNever2/3 or more time1/3 to 2/3 of timeUp to 1/3 time< 1 hour per weekNever occursNote: This is intended as a description of the way the job is currently performed. It does not address the potential for accommodation.

Physical DemandBrief DescriptionCFORNStandingCommunicating with co-workers, observing work site, observing work dutiesX

SittingDesk work

X

WalkingTo other departments/offices/office equipmentX

LiftingSupplies, files

X

CarryingSupplies, files

X

Pushing/PullingFile draws, tables and chairs

X

ReachingFor supplies, for files

X

HandlingPaperwork

X

Fine DexterityComputer keyboard, telephone pad, calculator, calibrating equipment

X

KneelingFiling in lower drawers, retrieving items from lower shelves/ground

X

CrouchingFiling in lower drawers, retrieving items from lower shelves/ground

X

CrawlingUnder equipment

X

BendingFiling in lower drawers, retrieving items from lower shelves/ground

X

TwistingFrom computer to telephone, getting inside vehicles

X

ClimbingStairs, step stool

X

BalancingOn step stool

X

VisionReading, computer screen, driving

X

HearingCommunicating with co-workers and public and on telephone, listening to equipmentX

TalkingCommunicating with co-workers and public and on telephoneX

Foot ControlsDriving

X

Other (Specify)

MACHINES, TOOLS, EQUIPMENT, SOFTWARE AND HARDWARE:

ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS:

DWMSNDailySeveral Times Per WeekSeveral Times Per MonthSeasonallyNeverHealth & Safety FactorsDWMSNHealth & Safety FactorsDWMSNMechanical HazardsX

Respiratory Hazards

X

Chemical Hazards

X

Extreme TemperaturesX

Electrical Hazards

X

Noise and VibrationX

Fire Hazards

XWetness/Humidity

X

Explosives

XPhysical HazardsX

Communicable Diseases

X

Physical Danger or Abuse

X

Other (Specify Below

PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT REQUIRED:

None

NON-PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

CFORNContinuouslyFrequentlyOccasionallyRarelyNever2/3 or more time1/3 to 2/3 of timeUp to 1/3 time< 1 hour per weekNever occursDescription of Non-Physical DemandsCFORNTime Pressure

X

Emergency Situation

X

Frequent Change of Tasks

X

Irregular Work Schedule/Overtime

X

Performing Multiple Tasks Simultaneously

X

Working Closely with Others as Part of a TeamX

Tedious or Exacting Work

X

Noisy/Distracting EnvironmentX

Other (Specify Below)