Description
Joining our team means becoming part of a supportive community that celebrates diversity, innovation, and collaboration. Whether you're a seasoned educator or embarking on your journey in the field of education, Langley School District offers ample opportunities for professional growth and development.
Reports to the Mechanic Foreman and maintains and repairs buses, vehicles, grounds equipment and generators.
POSTING DETAILS
Position - Mechanic
Start Date - As soon as possibl.
Employment - Term, Full-time (40 hrs/wk)
Hours - Monday to Friday (7:30am to 4:00pm)
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Maintains and repairs all buses, vehicles, grounds equipment and generators.
Maintains preventative maintenance program according to Ministry of Transportation requirements.
Installs, maintains and repairs alternate fuel systems.
Orders parts, equipment, tools and supplies.
Road tests vehicles.
Acts as a relief bus driver in emergency situations.
Operates tools and equipment of the trade.
Respond to emergency situations as requested.
Inspects (daily) and operates a service vehicle.
Performs other assigned comparable duties which are within the scope of knowledge, skills and abilities required by this class specification.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Completion of Grade 12.
Apprenticeship and/or Trades Qualification Certificate (Commercial Transport Vehicle Repairs or Automotive Mechanical Repairs).
Automotive (Propane) Gas Fitters Ticket.
Class 2 B.C. Driver's License, including Air Brake endorsement
One-year related experience.
Ability to perform a variety of skilled tasks in the maintenance of district vehicles, equipment and generators.
Thorough and current knowledge of the standards, practices, regulations, methods, tools and equipment of the trade.
Ability to communicate effectively using courtesy and tact in the explanation and exchange of information.
Ability to determine, judge and select appropriate course of action within limits of established methods and procedures.
Physical ability to perform the required duties
For your application to be considered, all required documents must be included:
Resume
Email addresses for a minimum of three references (ideally, former supervisors from your most recent/relevant role)
Proof of completion of Grade 12 / graduation from high school (or completion of other post-secondary education)
Scanned copy of your valid BC Driver’s license
Recent copy of your driver’s abstract/history (obtained from ICBC)
Copies of any relevant post-secondary certificates, showing completion of 3 related courses (basic Horticultural courses such as turf management or pruning; basic welding or small machine maintenance)
PLEASE NOTE
In accordance with the Criminal Record Review Act, successful applicants will be required to consent to a Criminal Record Check prior to employment.
We thank you for your interest in the Langley School District; however, only those persons selected for interviews will be contacted.
