General Repairer

Job Responsibility: Requisition ID: 16479 Department: Transit Services Dept. Service: Transit Bus Oper & Maintenance Service Branch: Transit Facility Maintenance Branch Employment Type: 2 Full-time Permanent Work Hours: 40.00 hours per week Affiliation: ATU 279 Salary Information: $36.102 - $36.102 per hour (2024 rates of pay) Location: Transit Service, 1500 St.Laurent City: Ottawa, ON Job Category: Transit Services - OC Transpo Application Close: 24/03/2025 JOB SUMMARY The Transit Facilities Maintenance Unit is responsible for the property management functions associated with the maintenance, operation and repair of all transit facilities. You are responsible for general maintenance to building mechanical and electrical equipment and for routine and preventive maintenance for all Plant energy systems, such as building automation systems, heating, ventilating and air conditioning systems (HVAC), electrical power systems, and plumbing, drainage and sewage systems. You also maintain and repair all bus service equipment. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE Completion of Grade 12 No experience required CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENCES Must obtain Forklift Operator Licence within the timeframe determined by the employer Valid Ontario unrestricted AZ or DZ class driver's licence (or provincial equivalent) with no more than 6 demerit points accumulated is an asset KNOWLEDGE

• City policies and procedures affecting shop operations
• Job planning and parts and material requisitioning
• Standard methods, tools, equipment, and materials used in the building repair trades
• Building energy systems, mechanical and electrical operating equipment and bus servicing equipment
• Operation and programming of computer controlled energy systems
• Personal computers, with ability to use corporate office software and the Maintenance Management System
• Knowledge and awareness of safety issues in the workplace, where there are always members of the public close by when work is being undertaken
• Knowledge of applicable health and safety legislation, including the rights and duties of workers.

COMPETENCIES, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Able to work independently, with minimum direction, and collaboratively with peers and managers as part of a team
• Able to perform general repair duties
• Possess sound interpersonal skills and ability to relate to the general public and coworkers
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
• Possess skill in using hand and power tools and equipment with precision
• Able to perform welding or sheet metal fabrications relating to the work
• Possess analytical skills and be detail oriented
• Operate within a computerized maintenance management System
• Able to operate repair vehicles, scissor lift, fork lift, mobile personal lifting devices, cranes, and to use ladders
• Must be able to organize, clean and maintain a safe work area within a public environment
• Must be capable of relating to transit customers, while working in a public environment, and accepting that information requests, complaints, or incidents of confrontational behaviour may occur
• Demonstrate a positive attitude, flexibility and adaptability
• Able to relate to Transit customers, co-workers and the general public, and to work in a non-confrontational manner
• Possess a work record of good attendance and job performance
• Able to follow all safety rules and regulations
• Possess excellent hand/eye coordination, and manual dexterity
• Physically fit, with stamina to perform the job duties (which may include working in a standing position for long time periods, carrying materials, working in cramped areas or at considerable heights, and working outdoors year round)
• Provide own hand tools relating to the trade according to provisions of the Collective Agreement
Able to work overtime, be available for scheduled overtime, work a variety of scheduled shifts including split shifts, weekends and evenings, as per the Collective Agreement and/or as required

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

• Language Requirement: English oral, reading, writing
• Police Record Check: The successful candidate will be required to complete a Criminal Records and Judicial Matters Check with the Police Services detachment in their jurisdiction to the City of Ottawa's satisfaction.; Police record checks completed by a third-party company will not be accepted.
• Driver's License Requirement: A valid Ontario unrestricted DZ class driver's license (or provincial equivalent) with no more than 6 demerit points accumulated
• Experience and formal training combined with demonstrated performance and ability may substitute for stipulated academic requirements.
• Please save a copy of the job poster. Once the closing date has passed, it will no longer be available.

We wish to thank all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for this position. Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. The City of Ottawa promotes the principles of diversity and inclusion and adheres to the tenets of the Canadian Human Rights Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code. We encourage applications from members of Indigenous, Black and other racialized communities, persons with disabilities, women and non-binary persons, persons of all ethnic origins, religions, sexual orientations, classes, gender identities and expressions. Candidates are encouraged to self-identify as a member of one or more designated employment equity groups in the self-identification questionnaire. The City of Ottawa provides accommodation during all parts of the hiring process, upon request, to applicants with disabilities. If contacted to proceed to the selection process, please advise us if you require any accommodation. Accessible formats and communication supports are available upon request. Please contact the HR Service Centre at View phone number on ca.edajobs.com.