Mechanic - Journeyperson

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

Job summary

School District #5 in Cranbrook is seeking a skilled mechanic to perform maintenance, diagnose and repair district facilities, and support cross-trade cooperation. The role reports to the Manager of Operations or designate and requires strong technical knowledge and the ability to work under pressure.

Responsibilities include supervising tasks, managing inventory, and maintaining a wide range of tools and equipment. Wage rate is $35.01 per hour under CUPE 4165; 40 hours per week.

Qualifications

• BC 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.
• Commercial Transport Mechanic Certification or willingness to obtain.
• Commercial Vehicle Inspection License or willingness to obtain.
• Some welding and sheet metal fabrication experience is an asset.
• Computer skills would be an asset.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, diagnose, repair, and maintain district facilities.
• Purchase supplies, parts, and equipment; prepare budgets and manage inventory; estimate and bill costs; supervise staff.
• Ensure employee compliance to guidelines, codes, regulations and acts.
• 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 or dangerous situations.
• Liaise with district personnel, Ministries, inspectors, and contractors.
• Maintain, clean, service, adjust or repair tools and equipment.
• Perform other job-related duties.

Skills

Class 2 Driver’s license with air end.

Strong communication skills

Ability to work under pressure

Self-directed and team oriented

Education

British Columbia Journeyperson Mechanic certification (Red Seal)

Tools

Computer skills

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]