General Serviceperson

**Job Description**:
**JOB TITLE**:General Serviceperson

**DEPARTMENT**:Transit

**POSTING NUMBER**:105924 & 105925

**NUMBER OF POSITIONS: 2**

**JOB STATUS & DURATION**: Full Time Permanent

**HOURS OF WORK**:40-hour workweek / shift work / variable hours

**LOCATION**:185 Clark Boulevard or 130 Sandalwood Parkway

**SALARY GRADE**:8

**STARTING SALARY**:$29.22 per hour

**JOB TYPE**:Union

**POSTING DATE**:March 19, 2024

**CLOSING DATE**:April 2, 2024

**AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY**:
Reporting to the Foreperson, Vehicle Maintenance, maintains all transit owned vehicles and facilities by ensuring a clean appearance inside and out, and assists other transit employees with minor vehicle maintenance where required.
- Checks, starts, fuels and parks buses.
- Sweeps and washes interior of buses.
- Operates pressure washer to clean exterior.
- Maintains fluid levels.
- Performs bus interior detailing.
- Empties cash boxes and downloads into computer.
- Assists the transit mechanic in vehicle maintenance and repair.
- Maintains tire service inventory.
- Performs janitorial duties in the vehicle maintenance garage.
- Operates forklift and sweeper.
- Performs snow removal duties when assigned.
- Performs other similar and related duties to this position, as assigned.

**SELECTION CRITERIA**:
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**EDUCATION**:

- Grade 12 education or equivalent secondary education as established by the Ontario Ministry of Education.

**REQUIRED EXPERIENCE**:

- Minimum 6 months experience performing vehicle and/or equipment maintenance and repairs or performing building custodian maintenance.
- Experience with transit buses or highway coaches preferred.
- A current class CZ licence in good standing, or the ability to upgrade an existing class G driver’s licence to a class CZ licence.
- A current forklift operator’s certificate, or the ability to obtain a forklift operator’s certificate.

**OTHER SKILLS AND ASSETS**:

- Able to work shifts and variable hours.
- Able to handle physical demands of the job.
- Able to work outside and in all weather conditions.
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills with an emphasis on customer service.
- Strong time management and organizational skills.
- Able to work independently and as part of a team in a fast paced environment.
- Able to wear required personal protective equipment and use appropriate safety equipment to complete job tasks in a safe manner.
- **_Various tests and/or exams may be administered as part of the selection criteria._

**Alternate formats will be provided upon request.**

**Interview**:Our recruitment process may be completed with video conference technology.

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