Shop Foreman

SHOP FOREMAN

ABOUT AVARA: Our primary focus is on building strong and lasting relationships with our employees, our clients, and the community. Ongoing growth and diversification have led Avara to the forefront of landscape contracting and commercial property care maintenance where we incorporate trust, respect, integrity, and commitment to our community in every decision we make and everything we do.

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- The Shop Forman is responsible for operating and maintaining the shop and tool crib trailers and working closely with the on-site labor crews on a daily basis.
- The Shop Forman will receive and issue all incoming and outgoing tools while maintaining detailed documentation of all tool crib/shop related activities.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES:

- Receive, issue, and sort incoming and outgoing tools.
- File, index, and update inventory cards and record tools received.
- Maintain tool records using Fleetio App.
- Inspect new and repaired tools and equipment to ensure they operate as required.
- Process and report requisitions and checks for the repair and replacement of tools.
- Maintain and update inventory counts on available, in use, and damaged tools.
- Perform general cleanup and maintenance as required and ensure shop/crib materials are stored in an organized fashion.
- Ensure yard & shop is kept in an organized fashion.
- Provide recommendations for productivity, system implementations, and process improvements.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE & SKILLS:

- Completion of Highschool Diploma is required.
- 3+ years’ experience in shop/crib or equipment maintenance is required.
- Experience in an inventory management role within a related field will be considered an asset.
- Strong understanding of hand tools and mechanical maintenance tools is required.
- Experience with mechanical repairs for vehicles and equipments
- Extensive experience troubleshooting and resolving issues is required.
- Critical thinking and effective decision-making skills are required.
- Extensive experience operating I-pads and computers is required.
- Ability to work independently and/or part of a team. - Ability to work under pressure.
- Strong accuracy and attention to detail.
- Must hold a valid class 5 driver’s license (non GDL)
- Knowledge in mig welding is required.
- Knowledge in operation of skid steer, loader and hoe is an asset.
- Knowledge in basic mechanical to provide maintenance to small engine equipment/tools as well as larger equipment is required.
- Knowledge in hydraulic functions/repairs, oil changes and other maintenance skills required.
- Ensure safety is always a top priority

If you are interested in this opportunity and meet the requirements for the role, please click Apply.

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**Job Types**: Full-time, Seasonal

**Salary**: $25.00-$28.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Flexible schedule
- On-site parking

Schedule:

- 12 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Holidays
- On call
- Overtime
- Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Medicine Hat, AB: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

- Can you operate any of the following equipments?

SKID STEER
TERRAIN CUT
TOOLCAT
WHEEL LOADER

**Experience**:

- automotive technician: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- Class 5 Driver's License (non GDL) (preferred)
- Journeyman (preferred)
- Class 1 Licence (preferred)

Work Location: One location