Vehicle & Equipment Technician

City Manager's Office Thunder Bay, Ontario P7E6H8

POSITION SUMMARY

Under the general supervision of the Superintendent – Logistics, is responsible for the cleaning and basic maintenance of the fleet, along with regular maintenance, deep cleaning and sanitizing of stations. Re-stocks supplies at stations and for the fleet as required, and calibrates/re-calibrates equipment, as scheduled.

Employment Type

Full Time

Job Occupation Type

Automotive Technician

Total Positions

1

Wage

$29.80

Hours/Week

0

Days of Work

n/a

Closing Date / Apply By

9/3/2026

Start Date

n/a

Duties

• Responsible for the regular sanitizing of Junot station, including all contact surfaces on a daily basis.
• Performs scheduled and urgent vehicle deep cleaning, and completes required documentation.
• Performs basic vehicle maintenance, such as headlight removal/installation, fluid top ups, door adjustments, and stretcher maintenance.
• Cleans garage floors.
• Performs warehouse duties, such as checking stock, replacing stock, stocking hospital supplies, receiving deliveries, filling orders, pharmacy pick up and other such duties as assigned.
• Delivers contaminated uniforms to cleaners, as required.
• Assists with movement of vehicles in both the city and district, as required.
• Delivers supplies to district stations, as required.
• Monitors sharps receptacles; secures and replaces as needed.
• Maintains CO2 monitors, and recalibrates and changes batteries as needed.
• Conducts O2 testing on devices, as required by legislation.
• Completes all required paperwork associated with duties.
• Performs other duties as may be assigned.

Education/Experience

• Successful completion of Secondary School (Grade 12) Education.

Skills/Abilities

• Ability to effectively maintain equipment
• Ability to perform standardized vehicle and equipment maintenance cleaning
• Proven ability to function and contribute as an effective team member and to work independently
• Self-starter with proven organizational and time management skills
• Superior ability to communicate effectively and concisely, both orally and in writing
• Must be proficient in the use computers and current related software
• Must possess and maintain a valid class "G" Ontario Driver's License, or equivalent
• Must meet the definition of a competent driver as defined by the corporation
• Must be competent within the meaning of the Occupational Health and Safety Act

Assets

• Experience with warehouse operations
• Experience/knowledge of basic vehicle maintenance
• Previous experience with custodial/janitorial duties
• Up to six (6) months experience in an EMS setting
• Successful completion of the Emergency First responder Course

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

This position requires the ability to generate force (lifting/pushing/pulling) up to 50lbs on an occasional basis; ability to perform carrying up and down stairs; ability to tolerate repetitive shoulder movement on an occasional basis; ability to tolerate standing and walking on a frequent basis; ability to tolerate occasional twisting, bending, and crouching

Occasional = up to 33% of working day; Frequent = 34-66% of working day;

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

• Working beyond normal working hours and out of town travel will be required from time to time.
• Must remain a competent driver as defined by the corporation.
• May be required to provide a successful driver's record (uncertified).
• Must undergo a work fitness test
• Must be in compliance with all immunization standards, as per the Ambulance Service Communicable Disease Standard Version 2.0