Police Transport Maintenance Assistant

City of Kelowna; Union (NJ); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Kelowna is seeking a Police Transport Maintenance Assistant to support fleet management for RCMP vehicles. The ideal candidate will be responsible for conducting inspections and repairs, maintaining records, and assisting with fleet management operations. This role requires a Grade 12 diploma or an equivalent GED certificate and experience in vehicle maintenance.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 diploma or GED is required.
• Experience in vehicle maintenance prioritization and record-keeping.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Conduct regular checks of police vehicles and prioritizes repairs.
• Assist with vehicle maintenance and correspondence with management.
• Maintain detailed records of vehicle repairs and schedules.

Skills

Vehicle maintenance

Record keeping

Scheduling

Education

Grade 12 diploma or GED certificate

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Internal candidates please note that in order to be considered based on your seniority, applications must be received by 4:00pm on June 17, 2025.

Posting Information

Posting Number

Posting Number CK53762P

Position Title

Position Title Police Transport Maintenance Assistant

No. of Staff Required

No. of Staff Required 1

Position Type

Position Type FT

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If Term position, enter length of Term in months N/A

Position Groups

Position Groups CUPE Civic

Division

Division People & Protective Services (DV139)

Department

Department Community Safety (DP115)

Department Name

Police Services

Branch

Branch Police Facility Operations (BR114)

Organizational Information

Purpose of your Position - Non Union

Classification Summary - Union

A Police Transport Maintenance Assistant provides general fleet management support to the Police Transport Maintenance Coordinator, and RCMP staff and external clients related to RCMP vehicles.

Duties - Union

• Conducts regular physical checks of vehicles to assess tire wear, damage, and repair requirements; prioritizes external repair work.
• Completes minor repairs, routine maintenance and adjustments to vehicles.
• Maintains various records for vehicles and related equipment.
• Assists with correspondence with RCMP Fleet Management and various external agencies.
• Updates and maintains spreadsheets and correspondence using various computer programs and RCMP forms in accordance with RCMP policy.
• Schedules mechanical inspections and repairs.
• Assists with ordering, delivery and commissioning & decommissioning vehicles.
• Assists with purchasing and delivering items.

Results and Activities - Non union

Knowledge - Non Union

Skills & Abilities - Non Union

Posting Text

Physical Demands

Special Instructions to Applicant

Internal candidates please note that in order to be considered based on your seniority, applications must be received by 4:00pm on June 17, 2025.

Additional Hiring Information

Positions that become vacant within the same classification may be filled as a result of this posting if the vacancy occurs within 30 days of closing.

Testing may be required. If no fully qualified candidates apply, those not fully qualified may be considered for a training opportunity. Training rates will apply.

Please attach copies of your education/membership(s) as “other documents”.

Pay Rate

Pay Rate 34.83

Posting Date

Posting Date 06/11/2025

Closing Date

Closing Date 06/24/2025

Days of Work

Days of Work Monday to Friday

Standard Hours per Day 8

Hours of Work

7:00 am to 3:30 pm

Work Location

Work Location POLICE SERVICES BUILDING

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Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

Resume

Driver's Abstract

Optional Documents

Cover Letter

Other Document 1

Other Document 2

Other Document 3

Other Document 4

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Do you have either a grade 12 diploma or GED certificate?
  • Yes
  • No
• * How many years experience with coordinating maintenance of vehicles?
  • None
  • 1-2 years
  • 2- 4 Years
  • over 4 years
• * How many years experience with fleet management?
  • None
  • 1-2 years
  • 2- 4 Years
  • over 4 years
• * Do you currently hold a valid Class 5 BC Driver's Licence?
  • Yes
  • No
  • I have a Class 7 (N)
• * Do you currently hold a valid Class 6 BC Driver's Licence?
  • Yes
  • I have the equivalent from another province or territory
  • No
• * Are you eligible for or do you currently hold an RCMP Reliability Status Clearance?
  • Yes I am and I currently hold an RCMP Reliability Status Clearance.
  • Yes I am but I do not currently have an RCMP Reliability Status Clearance
  • No, I am not eligible.
• * This position requires an RCMP Enhanced Security Clearance. For Enhanced Security Clearances, the individual must have Canadian citizenship or Permanent Resident status. Do you possess either Canadian citizenship or Permanent Resident status?
  • No
  • Yes
• * What level of proficiency do you have using the Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Outlook, Excel and Power Point?
  • No experience
  • Basic
  • Intermediate
  • Advanced
  • Expert
• * This position requires an RCMP Enhanced Security Clearance that has a processing time of up to 6 months which will delay the actual start date for the position.
  • I have read this statement and understand this condition.

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