Equipment Technician

POSITION SUMMARY:  Under the general supervision of the Supervisor Golf Services/ Supervisor – Parks Operations North, performs annual maintenance and service requests to small motors, tools, and equipment operated by the parks north, parks south, golf services, and community services areas.

MAJOR TASKS:

• Repairs and maintains all small motors, tools, and equipment including hydraulics, diesel, and gas-powered equipment.
• Prioritizes equipment repair and maintenance work.
• Maintains a preventative maintenance program on all equipment, and purchases repair parts and replacement supplies.
• Maintains a complete set of records including materials used, hours worked, etc. for each piece of equipment required.
• Cleans and maintains shop working area.
• Provides technical guidance and assistance to staff regarding preventative maintenance and the proper cleaning and safe operation of equipment.
• Sharpens, adjusts, and repairs all reel mowers as required.
• Supports other equipment technicians within the section
• Performs other related duties as may be required.

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QUALIFICATIONS:

Education/Experience:

• Secondary school graduation together with a certificate in small engine repair or an equivalent combination of education, experience, and proficiency level
• Knowledge and work experience with diesel engine repair, hydraulics, turf equipment, electrical systems is required
• Knowledge of welding would be an asset
• Must be able to acquire the ability to sharpen and adjust reel to bedknife mowers with training
• Must be competent within the meaning of Occupational Health and Safety Act (as amended) and be capable of issuing clearly understandable written and oral instructions

Skills/Abilities

• Must possess and maintain a valid Class “G” Ontario Driver’s Licence, or equivalent
• Must meet the definition of a competent driver as defined by the Corporation

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CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• Must remain a competent driver as defined by the Corporation

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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: 625-3866

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Please Note:  Application reviews begin immediately, continuing until the position is filled and may close at any time.