Mechanic (On Call

OPEN UNTIL FILLED

Provides professional mechanic services to the Town Garage operations of the Mohawk Council of Kahnawà:ke.

Carries out the regular maintenance and repair of all Kahnawà:keowned cars, trucks, heavy equipment, light equipment (i.e.chainsaws,etc), school busses, emergencyvehiclesand safety equipment, ensuring mechanical soundness.

• Assesses damage and faulty mechanical operations andidentifiesrepair requirements.

• Identifiespartsrequiredto service vehicles and equipment and places orders or notifies supervisor of part requirements.

• Obtains purchase approvals fromimmediatesupervisor or program manager responsible for vehicle under repair prior to ordering of parts.

• Conduct labor and cost estimates.

• Determinestimerequiredto complete individual repairs and equipment.

• Determines the mostappropriateand cost-effective vehicles and equipment topurchasefrom a mechanical viewpoint.

• Performs the mechanical repair and maintenance work ensuring mechanical soundness.

• Keep track of work performed withaccuraterecords.

• Performs on-site repairs to heavy equipment inspecial circumstances.

• Completes all repairs to all MCK vehicles asdeemednecessary and reported by the SAAQ inspector.

Provides mechanical advice and guidance in the acquisition of new vehicles and equipment, and in the purchase of parts and garage tools and equipment.

• Researches the most technicallyadvantageoustoolsrequiredto perform workfrom vehicle specification reports,article sand hands on testing.

• Provides recommendations based on findings for submission to management when requested.

• Recommends new tools and the introduction ofnew technology into the Town Garage to enhance efficiency and productivity.

• Troubleshoot reported problems andresolvethemin a timely manner.

• Performs other job-related duties as required by the immediate supervisor.

• DEP in Mechanics (vehicles and heavy equipment), plus three (3) years relevant experience with qualifications meeting "Certified Vehicle & Heavy Equipment Inspector.

OR

• High School Diplomawithvocational studies (i.e.mechanics), plus five years (5) years relevant experience, with qualifications meeting "Certified Vehicle & Heavy Equipment Inspector".

• Professional and up-to-date knowledge of mechanical operation, parts and related prices and repair procedures and techniques pertaining tovarious heavy equipment, automobiles, trucks,bussesand other motor operated equipment.

• Sound inspection and certification skills and qualifications.

• Knowledge of the MCK vehicle inventory and MCK operational policies,practices and administrative procedures.

• Ability to follow established procedures and practices and read instructions, etc.

• Good written and verbal communication skills.

• Good problem solving skills.

• Ability to work with minimal supervision.

• Mustpossesa valid Quebec Driver’s License.

• Conducts business with internal and external clients in a tactful,discreet and courteous manner.

• Maintains confidentiality.

• Adhere to the MCK Administration Manual-Personnel Policy and Kanien’kéha Language initiatives.

• Ability to communicate in the Kanien’kéhaand French languages is an asset.

• The willingness to learn the Kanien’kéha language.

• Five (5) day workweek; 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.;37.5 hoursper week performed in an indoor garage environment.

• Ability to manage occasional overtime in evenings and on weekends to address emergency responses.

• Ability to work in constant exposure to hazardous situations andsome exposure to inclement weather conditions.

• Moderate stress due to workload.

• Preference will be given to Indigenous candidates.