Vehicle & Equipment Technician (Full-Time)

Thunder Bay; Northwestern Ontario; On-site; CAD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Thunder Bay is seeking a reliable maintenance/cleaning associate to support fleet and station sanitation, stock management, and light vehicle service. This role emphasizes teamwork, independent work, and adherence to health and safety standards.

Candidates should have a Grade 12 education, experience with warehouse operations, and a valid Ontario driver's license. Occasional travel and after-hours work may be required.

Qualifications

• Requires Grade 12 education.
• Able to perform basic vehicle maintenance.
• Proficient with computers and related software.

Responsibilities

• Clean and sanitize stations and fleet daily.
• Perform scheduled and urgent vehicle deep cleaning; document work.
• Maintain basic vehicle components and perform light repairs.
• Clean garage floors and manage warehouse duties (stock checks, receiving, picking).
• Deliver supplies to district stations and to cleaners as needed.
• Move vehicles as required, monitor sharps receptacles and CO2 monitors.

Skills

Equipment maintenance

Vehicle cleaning

Independent worker

Team collaboration

Written & oral communication

Driver's license

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under the general supervision of the Superintendent – Logistics, is responsible for the cleaning and basic maintenance of the fleet, along with regular maintenance, deep cleaning and sanitizing of stations. Re-stocks supplies at stations and for the fleet as required, and calibrates/re-calibrates equipment, as scheduled.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for the regular sanitizing of Junot station, including all contact surfaces on a daily basis.
• Performs scheduled and urgent vehicle deep cleaning, and completes required documentation.
• Performs basic vehicle maintenance, such as headlight removal/installation, fluid top ups, door adjustments, and stretcher maintenance.
• Cleans garage floors.
• Performs warehouse duties, such as checking stock, replacing stock, stocking hospital supplies, receiving deliveries, filling orders, pharmacy pick up and other such duties as assigned.
• Delivers contaminated uniforms to cleaners, as required.
• Assists with movement of vehicles in both the city and district, as required.
• Delivers supplies to district stations, as required.
• Monitors sharps receptacles; secures and replaces as needed.
• Maintains CO2 monitors, and recalibrates and changes batteries as needed.
• Conducts O2 testing on devices, as required by legislation.
• Completes all required paperwork associated with duties.
• Performs other duties as may be assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education/Experience:

• Successful completion of Secondary School (Grade 12) Education.

Skills/Abilities:

• Ability to effectively maintain equipment
• Ability to perform standardized vehicle and equipment maintenance cleaning
• Proven ability to function and contribute as an effective team member and to work independently
• Self-starter with proven organizational and time management skills
• Superior ability to communicate effectively and concisely, both orally and in writing
• Must be proficient in the use computers and current related software
• Must possess and maintain a valid class “G” Ontario Driver’s License, or equivalent
• Must meet the definition of a competent driver as defined by the corporation
• Must be competent within the meaning of the Occupational Health and Safety Act

Assets:

• Experience with warehouse operations
• Experience/knowledge of basic vehicle maintenance
• Previous experience with custodial/janitorial duties
• Up to six (6) months experience in an EMS setting
• Successful completion of the Emergency First responder Course

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

This position requires the ability to generate force (lifting/pushing/pulling) up to 50lbs on an occasional basis; ability to perform carrying up and down stairs; ability to tolerate repetitive shoulder movement on an occasional basis; ability to tolerate standing and walking on a frequent basis; ability to tolerate occasional twisting, bending, and crouching

Occasional = up to 33% of working day; Frequent = 34-66% of working day;

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• Working beyond normal working hours and out of town travel will be required from time to time.
• Must remain a competent driver as defined by the corporation.
• May be required to provide a successful driver’s record (uncertified).
• Must undergo a work fitness test
• Must be in compliance with all immunization standards, as per the Ambulance Service Communicable Disease Standard Version 2.0

General Information:

As an equal opportunity employer, the City of Thunder Bay encourages applications from Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible minority groups, women and members of the 2SLGBTQ+ community.

ONTARIO HUMAN RIGHTS CODE:

It is a contravention of the Human Rights Code of Ontario to discriminate on the basis of: race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, family status, disability, age, record of offences, gender identity or gender expression.Therefore, a resume submitted to the City must not include references to any of the above characteristics. Do not include:

• Photos
• Any certificates that have photo identification
• Driver’s licences
• Police records checks

Note: The above documentation will be requested by the Human Resources Division should you be the successful applicant.If a Criminal Record Check is required, it will be requested by Human Resources should you be the successful applicant. Please do not submit your Criminal Record Check with your application.

ACCOMMODATION:

Reasonable accommodations are available upon request for all parts of the recruitment process.

PRIVACY:

Personal information on this form is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act, c. 302, as amended, and will be used to determine eligibility for employment. Questions about this collection of personal information should be directed to the Human Resources Division, 125 Syndicate Ave Suite 42, Thunder Bay, Ontario, P7E 6H8, Telephone: [phone]

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