Mechanic - Journeyperson

School District #5 (Southeast Kootenay); Cranbrook; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

The Cranbrook-based School District #5 (Southeast Kootenay) is seeking a permanent skilled mechanic to maintain district facilities and supervise related tasks. You will work under the Manager of Operations or designate, with cross-trade cooperation required.

The role demands BC Journeyperson Mechanic certification (Red Seal), Class 2 Driver’s license with air endorsement or willingness to obtain, and several years’ mechanical trade experience.

Qualifications

• British Columbia Journeyperson Mechanic certification (Red Seal) required.
• Class 2 Driver’s license with air endorsement or willingness to obtain.
• Minimum four years of experience in the mechanical trade or similar supervisory position.
• Commercial Transport Mechanic Certification or willing to obtain.
• Commercial Vehicle Inspection License or willing to obtain.
• Some welding and sheet metal fabrication experience would be an asset.
• Computer skills would be an asset.
• Communicate effectively, orally and in writing.
• Work under pressure, multitask and meet deadlines.
• Understand, keep current and apply guidelines, regulations, codes, and acts from various Ministries and/or enforcing agencies pertaining to the position.
• Be self-directed and work independently and/or collegially in a team environment.
• Perform the physical requirements of the job.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, diagnose, repair, and maintain district facilities.
• Perform functions such as: Purchase supplies, parts, and equipment.
• Prepare budgets and manage inventory.
• Estimate and bill costs.
• Supervise staff to assist with assigned tasks.
• Ensure employee compliance to all guidelines, codes, regulations and acts relating to the position.
• Replace school bus drivers on short notice from time to time.
• Be available on call when required.
• Provide information to the Director of Operations or designate of potentially serious and/or dangerous situations.
• Liaise with school district personnel, various Ministries, enforcing agencies, inspectors, and general contractors.
• Maintain, clean, service, adjust or repair tools and equipment related to the position.
• Perform other job-related duties.

Skills

BC Journeyperson Mechanic (Red Seal)

Class 2 Driver’s license with air end.

Minimum four years experience in the机械

Welding & sheet metal experience

Computer skills

Communication skills (oral/written)

Ability to work under pressure

Self-directed / team collaboration

Adaptability to guidelines & acts

Education

Commercial Transport Mechanic Certification

Commercial Vehicle Inspection License

Job description

POSTING: 4077060

JOB SUMMARY: An employee hired to perform skilled mechanical work. Cross-trade cooperation will be expected. The employee is responsible to the Manager of Operations or designate.

POSITION: PERMANENT

LOCATION: Cranbrook

HOURS OF WORK: 40 hours/week

WAGE RATE: $35.01 as per CUPE 4165 Collective Agreement

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

• 1. British Columbia Journeyperson Mechanic certification (Red Seal)
• 2. Class 2 Driver’s license with air endorsement or willing to obtain.
• 3. Minimum four years of experience in the mechanical trade or similar supervisory position.
• 4. Commercial Transport Mechanic Certification or willing to obtain.
• 5. Commercial Vehicle Inspection License or willing to obtain.
• 6. Some experience in welding and sheet metal fabrication would be an asset.
• 7. Computer skills would be an asset.

MUST HAVE THE ABILITY TO:

• 1. Communicate effectively, orally and in writing.
• 2. Work under pressure, multitask and meet deadlines.
• 3. Understand, keep current and apply guidelines, regulations, codes, and acts from various Ministries and/or enforcing agencies pertaining to the position.
• 4. Be self-directed and work independently and/or collegially in a team environment.
• 5. Work with disagreeable situations and adverse conditions from time to time.
• 6. Operate, maintain, and repair various specialized tools and equipment.
• 7. Solve problems related to the job.
• 8. Read and understand specialized and technical material related to the position.
• 9. Maintain confidentiality.
• 10. Develop work methods in agreement with the Director of Operations or designate for assigned tasks.
• 11. Perform the physical requirements of the job.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

• 1. Inspect, diagnose, repair, and maintain district facilities.
• 2. Perform functions such as:
  • Purchase supplies, parts, and equipment.
  • Prepare budgets and manage inventory.
  • Estimate and bill costs.
  • Supervise staff to assist with assigned tasks.
• 3. Ensure employee compliance to all guidelines, codes, regulations and acts relating to the position.
• 4. Replace school bus drivers on short notice from time to time.
• 5. Be available on call when required.
• 6. Provide information to the Director of Operations or designate of potentially serious and/or dangerous situations.
• 7. Liaise with school district personnel, various Ministries, enforcing agencies, inspectors, and general contractors.
• 8. Maintain, clean, service, adjust or repair tools and equipment related to the position.
• 9. Perform other job-related duties.

For more information about this posting, please contact Amanda Skene, HR Coordinator. [e-mail]