Vehicle & Equipment Technician

Thunder Bay; Northwestern Ontario; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A municipal services provider in Northwestern Ontario seeks a dedicated individual for cleaning and maintenance duties. The successful candidate will perform vehicle deep cleanings, maintain sanitation at several stations, and assist with warehouse operations. Key qualifications include a Grade 12 education and a valid class 'G' Ontario Driver’s License. Candidates must effectively communicate, work autonomously or as part of a team, and manage time efficiently. Physical demands are significant, requiring occasional lifting of up to 50 lbs.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of Secondary School (Grade 12) Education.
• Ability to effectively maintain equipment.
• Must be proficient in the use of computers and current related software.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for regular sanitizing of Junot station, including all contact surfaces daily.
• Perform scheduled and urgent vehicle deep cleaning, completing required documentation.
• Assist with movement of vehicles in both the city and district as required.

Skills

Effective equipment maintenance

Standardized vehicle cleaning

Teamwork and independent work

Organizational and time management skills

Effective communication

Computer proficiency

Valid class 'G' Ontario Driver’s License

Education

Secondary School (Grade 12) Education

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY

Under the general supervision of the Superintendent – Logistics, responsible for cleaning and basic maintenance of the fleet, regular maintenance, deep cleaning and sanitizing of stations. Restocks supplies at stations and for the fleet as required, and calibrates/re‑calibrates equipment as scheduled.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for regular sanitizing of Junot station, including all contact surfaces daily.
• Performs scheduled and urgent vehicle deep cleaning, completing 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 assigned duties.
• 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, 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 of 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 50 lbs 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.

EEO STATEMENTS

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.

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.