General Mechanic

GENERAL MECHANIC

1.0FTE Permanent Position – 40 Hours

Hours of Work: 6:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

$29.08 per hour (CUPE Maintenance 3 Salary Grid)

Reports to the Lead Supervisor of Infrastructure, Buildings & Plumbing

Interested applicants are required to submit a cover letter and resume.

Interviews and practical testing will be conducted.

Duties Include But Are Not Limited To

• Assist the Lead Mechanic with their principal duties
• Preventive Maintenance - including checking, testing lubricating, cleaning, minor repairs and adjustments, changing filters, tagging and reporting on building systems - these systems may include HVAC, heating exhaust systems, circulation equipment, compressors, door and window hardware, water and septic systems, outdoor equipment, emergency lighting systems or building fixtures
• Grounds Work – including turf repairs, planting, brush removal, pothole repairs, minor walk, drive and step repairs, railing and fence repairs, snow removal assistance, sign erecting, flagpole repairs, shed and equipment repairs
• Exterior Work – including repairs to siding and eaves troughing, caulking, flashing and weather stripping, skirting and security screens, minor brick and mortar pointing, catch basin and manhole cover work
• Interior Repairs – including minor repairs and replacements to floors, step and tread repairs, drywall and plaster, paint touch-ups, lockers, ceiling systems, furniture and building fixtures
• Equipment Repairs – assisting the custodial and trade groups with repairs as outlined in the Board's training courses including minor plumbing repairs and minor electrical repairs to devices up to 130 volts - adjustments and minor repairs to bearings, fan units, lighting systems, battery replacements, door and window hardware systems, ground level A/C and fan installations
• Emergency Repairs – including repairs that affect the safety, security and proper operation of Board buildings and equipment
• Equipment Operation – including hand tools and the use of power saws, grinding, sanding and boring tools, use of ladders and scaffolding including erective and maintenance of equipment
• Paperwork – responsible for the acquisition of supplies, inventory related duties, and the completion of required paperwork, reports, timesheets and logs connected specifically with the work assigned
• Truck driving – delivery and moving duties which may include trailer towing, materials acquisition and delivery, transportation and/or set-up of equipment and light vehicle cleaning and maintenance
• Other duties as assigned
  
  

Qualifications:

• Two years of recent experience in commercial construction
• Good knowledge of carpentry and the ability to demonstrate these skills
• Ability to interpret drawings and blueprints
• Knowledge and understanding of pertinent safety and building codes, regulations and legislation
• Computer skills
• Successful completion of HWDSB Training Courses (Appendix E, Section 1 of the CUPE Collective Agreement)
• Valid Class G Driver's license and reliable transportation
• Must be willing to work evenings and weekends with suitable prior notice
  
  

Employment Equity Statement

Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board (HWDSB) is committed to building inclusive learning and working environments where students see themselves reflected in the curriculum, staff population, physical surroundings and the broader community.

HWDSB's mission is to empower students to learn and grow to their full potential in a diverse world. Guided by this mission, HWDSB strives to build a workforce that embodies the values of human rights, equity, diversity and inclusion, while reflecting and welcoming the diverse and distinct identities, experiences and needs of our students and our communities.

HWDSB Seeks Qualified Candidates Who Share Our Commitment To Equity And Inclusion, And Who Will Contribute To The Vision Of Creating Inclusive And Equitable Outcomes. HWDSB Especially Invites And Welcomes Applications From

• Indigenous Peoples (e.g., First Nations, Métis and Inuit peoples).
• Members of groups that commonly experience discrimination due to race, ancestry, colour, religion and/or spiritual beliefs, or place of origin (e.g., Black and racialized communities, immigrant communities, etc.).
• Persons with visible and/or invisible (physical and/or mental) disabilities.
• Persons who identify as women.
• Persons of marginalized sexual orientations, gender identities, and gender expressions. (i.e., Two-spirit and LGBTQIA+).
  
  

As part of HWDSB's commitment to employment equity and removing barriers to groups that have faced and continue to face barriers in employment, we invite all applicants to complete a voluntary questionnaire that collects identity-based information. The voluntary questionnaire is on the Apply to Education application page for this position.

HWDSB is committed to providing accommodation throughout the recruitment and selection process, based on any human rights protected grounds. If you require accommodation, please notify us in advance and we will work with you to meet your needs.

Land Acknowledgement

HWDSB is located on ancestral Anishinaabe and Haudenosaunee Confederacy land as determined by the Dish with One Spoon treaty. The Dish with One Spoon wampum belt represents the treaty relationship between the Haudenosaunee Confederacy and Anishinaabe with respect to sharing the land and resources thereon. The intent of this agreement is for all nations sharing this territory to do so responsibly, respectfully and sustainably in perpetuity. We respect the longstanding relationships with the local Indigenous communities, the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation and the Six Nations of the Grand River.

Applicant Self-Identification Form

The information collected on this form is used to monitor HWDSB's progress toward our equity goals including our commitment to diversity in HWDSB recruitment and hiring practices. We are committed to the security and confidentiality of information under our control, and to the protection of privacy with respect to personal and confidential information that is collected, used, disclosed and retained in the system . Information on this form is collected pursuant to (Ministry of Education) and in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act . Access to this form is restricted to specific individuals in Human Resources. The Research and Analytics Department will use aggregate data from all the forms (not individual data) for internal reporting. Their access and use of the data is governed by MFIPPA and . Applicant Self-Identification Forms will be maintained in the Human Resources job competition file and securely destroyed 1 year after the job posting for candidates not selected for an interview and 6 years after the job posting for candidates interviewed, in accordance with general records retention principles. If you prefer not to answer any of the questions, you can select “prefer not to answer”. This in no way affects your application or the applicant selection process. If you have questions or concerns about this form please contact .