Lead Mechanic

Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 58,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

The Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board is seeking a General Mechanic for full-time employment to assist in construction and repair tasks. Candidates should demonstrate skills in carpentry and relevant construction experience, with a strong focus on safety and adherence to building codes.

Qualifications

• Five years of recent experience in commercial construction.
• Advanced knowledge of carpentry and ability to demonstrate these skills.
• Strong ability to interpret drawings and blueprints.

Responsibilities

• Complete all duties of the General Mechanic.
• Design, build, install and repair structures, fixtures, and furniture.
• Ensure quality of workmanship and provide direction to all workers assigned.

Skills

Mechanic Experience

Diesel Engine Repair

Mechanical Knowledge

Automotive Diagnostics

Welding

Hydraulics

Leadership Experience

Education

Relevant Commercial Construction Experience

Class G Drivers License

Job description

Hours of Work : 6 : 30 a.m. to 2 : 30 p.m.

30.99 per hour (CUPE Maintenance 2 Salary Grid)

Reports to the Lead Supervisor of Infrastructure Buildings & Plumbing

Interested applicants are required to submit a cover letter and resume.

Interviews and practical testing will be conducted.

Duties include but are not limited to :

• Capable and willing to complete all duties of the General Mechanic
• Design build install and repair structures fixtures furniture and other items using different types ofmaterials including wood and steel
• Prepare the layout of projects and select appropriate materials
• Estimate height width length and other proportions
• Work with materials such as wood plastic fiberglass drywall and / or other
• Utilize chisels planes saws drills and sanders to repair and erect structures
• Join materials with nails screws staples adhesives and / or other
• Use levels rules plumb bobs framing squares surveying equipment etc to ensure everything is level and secure
• Measure for replacement of interior exterior doors cabinetry or millwork
• Ensure quality of workmanship and provide direction to all workers assigned
• Check work regularly to ensure projects are up to code and specifications
• Work in and around confined spaces
• Willing and able to wear and use personal protective equipment in order to safely enter or work in specific environments

Willing and able to complete the following training programs :

• Fall Arrest training
• Confined Space training
• Spill Procedures training
• Transportation of Dangerous Goods training
• preparing of Small Drinking Water Systems training
• Asbestos Removal Type 1 and Type 2 training

Other duties as assigned

Qualifications :

• Five years of recent experience in commercial construction
• Advanced knowledge of carpentry and the ability to demonstrate these skills
• Strong ability to interpret drawings and blueprints
• Knowledge and understanding of pertinent safety and building codes regulations and legislation
• Successful completion of HWDSB Training Courses (Appendix E Section 1 of the CUPE Collective Agreement)
• Valid Class G Drivers license and reliable transportation
• Must be willing to work evenings and weekends with suitable prior notice

Employment E quity Statement

Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board (HWDSB) is committed to building inclusive learning and working environments where students see themselves reflected in the curriculum staff population physical surroundings and the broader community.

HWDSBs mission is to empower students to learn and grow to their full potential in a diverse world. Guided by this mission HWDSB strives to build a workforce that embodies the values of human rights equity diversity and inclusion while reflecting and welcoming the diverse and distinct identities experiences and needs of our students and our communities.

HWDSB seeks qualified candidates who share our commitment to equity and inclusion and who will contribute to the vision of creating inclusive and equitable outcomes. HWDSB especially invites and welcomes applications from :

• Indigenous Peoples (e.g. First Nations Mtis and Inuit peoples).
• Members of groups that commonly experience discrimination due to race ancestry colour religion and / or spiritual beliefs or place of origin (e.g. Black and racialized communities immigrant communities etc.).
• Persons with visible and / or invisible (physical and / or mental) disabilities.
• Persons who identify as women.
• Persons of marginalized sexual orientations gender identities and gender expressions. (i.e. Two-spirit and LGBTQIA).

As part of HWDSBs commitment to employment equity and removing barriers to groups that have faced and continue to face barriers in employment we invite all applicants to complete a voluntary questionnaire that collects identity-based information. The voluntary questionnaire is on the Apply to Education application page for this position.

HWDSB is committed to providing accommodation throughout the recruitment and selection process based on any human rights protected grounds. If you require accommodation please notify us in advance and we will work with you to meet your needs.

Land Acknowledgement

HWDSB is located on ancestral Anishinaabe and Haudenosaunee Confederacy land as determined by the Dish with One Spoon treaty. The Dish with One Spoon wampum belt represents the treaty relationship between the Haudenosaunee Confederacy and Anishinaabe with respect to sharing the land and resources thereon. The intent of this agreement is for all nations sharing this territory to do so responsibly respectfully and sustainably in perpetuity. We respect the longstanding relationships with the local Indigenous communities the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation and the Six Nations of the Grand River.

A pplicant Self-Identification Form

The information collected on this form is used to monitor HWDSBs progress toward our equity goals including our commitment to diversity in HWDSB recruitment and hiring practices. We are committed to the security and confidentiality of information under our control and to the protection of privacy with respect to personal and confidential information that is collected used disclosed and retained in the system (Policy 1.6 - Privacy) . Information on this form is collected pursuant to Ontarios Education Equity Action Plan (Ministry of Education) and in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (MFIPPA) . Access to this form is restricted to specific individuals in Human Resources. The Research and Analytics Department will use aggregate data from all the forms (not individual data) for internal reporting. Their access and use of the data is governed by MFIPPA and ethical research practices . Applicant Self-Identification Forms will be maintained in the Human Resources job competition file and securely destroyed 1 year after the job posting for candidates not selected for an interview and 6 years after the job posting for candidates interviewed in accordance with general records retention principles. If you prefer not to answer any of the questions you can select prefer not to answer. This in no way affects your application or the applicant selection process. If you have questions or concerns about this form please contact .

Key Skills

Mechanic Experience,Diesel Engine Repair,Mechanical Knowledge,Air Brake,Alignment,Automotive Diagnostics,Automotive Repair,Maintenance,Welding,Hydraulics,Equipment Repair,Leadership Experience

Employment Type : Full-Time

Department / Functional Area : Maintenance Services