General Repairer

JOB SUMMARY

The Transit Facilities Maintenance Unit is responsible for the property management functions associated with the maintenance, operation and repair of all transit facilities.

You are responsible for general maintenance to building mechanical and electrical equipment and for routine and preventive maintenance for all Plant energy systems, such as building automation systems, heating, ventilating and air conditioning systems (HVAC), electrical power systems, and plumbing, drainage and sewage systems.  You also maintain and repair all bus service equipment.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Completion of Grade 12

No experience required

CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENCES

KNOWLEDGE

• City policies and procedures affecting shop operations
• Job planning and parts and material requisitioning
• Standard methods, tools, equipment, and materials used in the building repair trades
• Building energy systems, mechanical and electrical operating equipment and bus servicing equipment
• Operation and programming of computer controlled energy systems
• Personal computers, with ability to use corporate office software and the Maintenance Management System
• Knowledge and awareness of safety issues in the workplace, where there are always members of the public close by when work is being undertaken
• Knowledge of applicable health and safety legislation, including the rights and duties of workers.
   

COMPETENCIES, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Able to work independently, with minimum direction, and collaboratively with peers and managers as part of a team  
• Able to perform general repair duties 
• Possess sound interpersonal skills and ability to relate to the general public and coworkers
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
• Possess skill in using hand and power tools and equipment with precision
• Able to perform welding or sheet metal fabrications relating to the work 
• Possess analytical skills and be detail oriented
• Operate within a computerized maintenance management System
• Able to operate repair vehicles, scissor lift, fork lift, mobile personal lifting devices, cranes, and to use ladders
• Must be able to organize, clean and maintain a safe work area within a public environment 
• Must be capable of relating to transit customers, while working in a public environment, and accepting that information requests, complaints, or incidents of confrontational behaviour may occur
• Demonstrate a positive attitude, flexibility and adaptability
• Able to relate to Transit customers, co-workers and the general public, and to work in a non-confrontational manner
• Possess a work record of good attendance and job performance 
• Able to follow all safety rules and regulations
• Possess excellent hand/eye coordination, and manual dexterity 
• Physically fit, with stamina to perform the job duties (which may include working in a standing position for long time periods, carrying materials, working in cramped areas or at considerable heights, and working outdoors year round)
• Provide own hand tools relating to the trade according to provisions of the Collective Agreement
• Able to work overtime, be available for scheduled overtime, work a variety of scheduled shifts including split shifts, weekends and evenings, as per the Collective Agreement and/or as required