Facilities Services is a team of professionals who are committed to the delivery of support services that strive to enhance the quality of campus life for all students, faculty, staff, and visitors. We are responsible for providing a safe, clean, productive, and well-maintained physical learning and working environment through the effective planning and delivery of professional services in design, construction, maintenance, utilities, caretaking, and grounds. With a commitment to sustainability, equity, diversity and inclusion, Facilities Services works with campus partners to provide exceptional customer service and satisfaction in alignment with the University's core values.An Automobile Mechanic is responsible for ensuring all Grounds, Fleet and Waste Management vehicles are repaired and maintained in good condition.
Education:
High School graduation or equivalent. 310S Automotive Service Technician Certification, 310t Truck and Coach Technician Certification. Small engine repair experience is an asset. Must hold valid Class 'DZ' license. Please note: This position requires the successful candidate maintain a valid Driver's License and a produce a satisfactory Driver's Abstract. The successful candidate would have to provide proof of a valid Driver's License and a satisfactory Driver's Abstract upon being hired.
Experience:
A minimum of three years directly related recent experience. Extensive experience in maintenance of hydraulic systems relative to trucks and other equipment. Welding and fabricating experience considered an asset.
Skills:
- Ability to read and understand schematics, diagrams, books and manuals
- Ability to work with minimal supervision
- Ability to work in a fast paced and challenging environment
- Ability to learn quickly
- Ability to perform maintenance and do bodywork
- Ability to troubleshoot problems and interact with a variety of coworkers
- Respects diversity and promotes inclusion in the workplace, contributes to an inclusive and diverse team-based, positive work environment
- Recognizes diversity of abilities and adapt content, tone, medium, and style to audience to be inclusive
- Committed to continuous learning and skill building in diversity, inclusive and cultural competence
- Must have demonstrated ability to speak, read, write and comprehend English as the incumbent receives and conveys messages by radio telephone which are installed in our vehicles.
- Any applicant for this position must satisfactorily complete a practical test pertaining to the job duties
The University welcomes applications from all qualified individuals, including, but not limited to women, persons with disabilities, visible minorities (racialized), Indigenous Peoples and persons of any gender identity and sexual orientation. York University is committed to a positive, supportive and inclusive environment.
York University offers accommodation for applicants with disabilities in its recruitment processes. If you are contacted by York University regarding a job opportunity or testing, please advise if you require accommodation.
We are committed to enhancing our environmentally and socially responsible practices for the benefit of all members of the York community. Our long term perspective recognizes our responsibility to be innovators and to continually work as a community to reduce our ecological impact.
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PLEASE NOTE: Applications must be received by 11:55 pm EST on the posted deadline date, if applicable.