Job Description
Event Attendant (Kitchener Market)
Employment Type:  Casual Part Time
Hours of Work:  Up to 24 hours per week
Job location:  City Hall
Pay:  $21.69 To $22.45 Hourly
Grade/Band:  2
Job Posting Start Date:  5/5/26
Job Posting End Date:  5/12/26
Job Description: 

Overview

As an Event Attendant, you will assist with market day operations and coordination with vendors, and public and private programs.

Responsibilities

Market Set-Up:
  • Opens facility.
  • Coordinates vendor setup on market day. Works with vendors regarding set up.
  • Responds to inquiries from vendors; resolve setup and vendor conflicts, parking issues, and other issues.
  • Reviews of the initial vendor stall layouts and parking plan designs, and recommendations changes.
Rental Set Ups and Take Downs:
  • Mops floors (dry and wet) prior to rental set up.
  • Wipes down tables.
  • Arrange tables, chairs, and tents as requested.
  • Takes down tables and chairs and returns items to storage.
Custodial Duties:
  • Cleans and disinfects sinks, countertops, toilets, urinals, mirrors, walls, water fountains, tables, and all touch spots.
  • Cleans and polishes metalwork, such as fixtures, fittings, and elevators.
  • Sweeps, dry mops, and wet mops floors.
  • Dusts furniture and shelves.
  • Cleans entrance doors, windows, and glass.
  • Empties garbage, recycling, and composting receptacles.
  • Receives and responds to calls throughout the day to clean up spills.
  • Reports damages or vandalism to supervisor as required.
  • Performs other related duties as assigned.

Education

Minimum equivalent to partial secondary school education.

Experience

Minimum 3 months of related experience.

Additional Requirements

  • Available to work various hours including days, evenings, weekends, and holidays as required.
  • Preference will be given to those who are Smart Serve Certified or willing to obtain at your own expense.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to meet physical requirements of the position e.g. lifting weight up to 25 lbs.; and prolonged periods of standing and walking.
  • Reliable with a good attitude and employment record.
Department:  DSD-Development Services Department
Division:  DSD-Economic Development Division
Union Code:  Part Time
Req Id:  849
Job Code:  9216
Number of Openings:  15
Department:  DSD-Development Services Department
Union Code:  Part Time
Req Id:  849
Job Code:  9216
Number of Openings:  15