Small Engine Technician

Sunshine Village Corporation; Banff; Hybrid; CAD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Sunshine Village Corporation in Banff, Alberta is seeking a Small Engine Technician to maintain and operate a fleet of snowmobiles, vehicles, and power equipment. You will prioritize safety, efficiency, and dependable service, reporting to the Vehicle Maintenance Supervisor and collaborating with contractors.

Ideal candidates hold an Automotive Service Technician ticket, a valid Alberta Class 5 license, and can work flexible hours in outdoor conditions.

Qualifications

• Automotive Service Technician ticket or equivalent.
• Valid Class 5 Alberta driver's license.
• Mechanically inclined with a basic tool set.
• Willing to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Able to work flexible schedules including weekends, holidays, and nights.
• Strong English communication (written and spoken).
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word).
• Maintain professional conduct while representing the company.

Responsibilities

• Operate and assist in maintenance of equipment and vehicles.
• Perform inspections, troubleshooting, disassembly, assembly, and cleaning of equipment and worksites.
• Complete daily checks, logs, and work orders; update safety plans.
• Report unusual operating conditions and incidents to appropriate departments.
• Follow company policies, procedures, and regulatory guidelines (OHS, etc.).
• Other duties may be assigned as needed.

Skills

Mechanically inclined

English communication

Own basic tools

Safety conscious

Education

Automotive Service Technician ticket

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Description

Small Engine Technicians provide an outstanding experience for guests via the safe, efficient, dependable operation and maintenance of the powered equipment fleet e.g., snowmobiles, light passenger and commercial vehicles, off/on highway vehicles, generators, snow blowers. Technicians are focused on safety, efficiency, and being approachable and courteous. The Vehicle Maintenance Small Engine Technician reports to the Vehicle Maintenance Supervisor or designate, liaising frequently with external contractors, and most operations and maintenance departments.

Job Functions

Lead/assist in all maintenance duties while always maintaining and contributing to a safe and efficient work site e.g., operating equipment, inspections, troubleshooting, disassembly, assembly, and cleaning of equipment and worksites.

Administrative and Reporting Responsibilities:

• Completing documentation e.g., daily checks, assigned logs, daily reports, inventory counts, worksite inspections, work orders/PM records, safe work plans.
• Communicating unusual operating conditions e.g., mechanical, operational, environmental.
• Communicating and adhering to company initiatives, policies, procedures, relevant legislation, manufacturer guidelines e.g., OHS, Traffic Safety Act, National Parks Act, regulations, and codes.
• Timely and accurate reporting of all incidents and deficiencies to appropriate departments/personnel.

Other duties may be requested and assigned from time to time.

Experience/Requirements

• Automotive Service Technician ticket or equivalent.
• Valid and clear class 5 Alberta vehicle operator’s license.
• Mechanically Inclined and own a basic set of tools appropriate for the position.
• Must be positive, mature, and friendly attitude along with being neat, alert, punctual and dependable.
• Willing/able to perform all duties or departmental tasks.
• Prepared to work flexible schedules e.g., weekends, holidays, nights, extended hours.
• Prepared to work outdoors in all weather conditions e.g., appropriate footwear, layers, gloves.
• Calm under pressure and patient.
• Effectively communicate in English, both written and verbally and in a confidential capacity.
• Maintain professional conduct when acting as a company representative on or off duty, and online.
• Effectively provide training, support, and assistance to coworkers.
• Attend and actively participate in meetings and training.
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office suite of products e.g., Excel, Word.

Additional Considerations

• Employees must always be of sound mind, exhibit good judgment, and report to work fit for duty.
• Requires standing/walking for long periods of time, trunk rotation, frequent lifting, pushing/pulling of equipment, parts, and tools (up to 45 kg), kneeling, crouching. Routinely climb inclined stairs or similar up to 5m or occasionally climb ladders up to 6m, hike and move around in an alpine environment.
• This role maintains/operates machinery, vehicles, and works around moving equipment.
• Candidates may be required to provide their own transportation to the resort base.
• Candidates are required to provide and maintain CSA approved safety footwear.
• Required uniform pieces (liner, jacket, pants, toque/hat, collared shirt, polo) are provided.
• This role has potential exposure to industrial chemicals e.g., solvents, oils, grease, fuels.

This role is subject to all terms and conditions of the Sunshine Village Employee Handbook, Policy Manual, and the Alberta Employment Standards Code.