Facility Technician

MVT Canadian Bus, Inc. proudly operates the conventional and specialized transit service for the City of Barrie from a $22M state-of-the-art facility as part of a 20-year operating contract which started in 2015. The team at MVT is committed to being a company that makes a difference in people’s lives by inspiring our employees, treating our customers as part of the family, and making our communities even better places to live.

Position Summary:

The Facility Technician is responsible for ensuring that all transit service stops are kept in a clean, orderly, well maintained and safe condition.

• Cleans transit service stop floors by sweeping
• Gathers and empties trash and recycling
• Services, cleans and replenishes transit service stop supplies
• Cleans seats and fixtures
• Cleans windows, glass partitions using soapy water or other cleaners, sponges and
• Mixes water and detergents or acids in containers to prepare cleaning solutions, according to specifications
• Documents and reports any deficiencies requiring maintenance
• Carries out minor repairs as appropriate
• Follows procedures for the use of chemical cleaners and power equipment, in order to prevent damage to floors and fixtures
• Removes snow from sidewalks and areas surrounding transit service stops using snow blowers, and snow shovels, and spreads snow melting chemicals
• Notifies managers concerning the need for major repairs or additions to transit service stops
• Requisition s supplies and equipment needed for cleaning and maintenance duties
• Maintains a safe work area and a focus on safety to reduce the opportunity for injury to self or other employees
• Accurately maintains proper shift documentation reports, and records
• Demonstrates a cooperative attitude with fellow employees and supervisors while promoting Company values
• Maintains a professional demeanor and appearance including strict adherence to company supplied uniforms, being properly dressed, neatly groomed and with good hygiene according to Company standards
• Demonstrates regular and consistent attendance and punctuality in compliance with Company policies
• Attends all required in-service training, Company required safety meetings and training and other required meetings
• All other duties as assigned

The Service Stop Maintenance Technician works primarily in the field vehicle and requires the following physical activities: long periods of standing, walking, considerable use of arms, repetitive hand-wrist motion, and legs and moving the whole body such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping and handling of cleaning equipment and materials. The Service Stop Maintenance Technician primarily works in outside weather conditions and is exposed to wet and/or humid conditions as well as adverse weather, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals and vibrations.

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• A valid G Ontario Driver’s License, or higher
• Minimum of 2 Years of driving with an acceptable driving record
• Two (2) years’ relevant experience preferred or any equivalent combination of education and job experience (as determined by the Company)

• Knowledge of standard cleaning procedures, chemicals, products and equipment
• Knowledge of the Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System
• Knowledge of the transit service area
• Ability to read and understand labels and instructions, particularly on the use and application of cleaning chemicals and products
• Ability to safety operate a variety of cleaning equipment
• Ability to work independently and objectively with little or no supervision
• Effective verbal and listening communication skills
• Detail oriented
• Ability to plan ahead and…