Job Description

Job Summary

The Pickle Lake Ground Equipment Technician ensures general ground service and aircraft support equipment is serviced and maintained according to company policies, procedures and manufacturer.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

General and preventative maintenance; including repairs and servicing Prepare, paint or clean interior and exterior surfaces of ground equipment Perform minor manufacturing work, e.g., building baggage carts, aircraft tow bars, etc. Troubleshoot, repair, install, and maintain various electrical components and equipment in accordance with pertinent codes, the preventative maintenance program and departmental procedures Troubleshoot, install, and repair hydraulic hoses, piping, and related equipment Involved in all aspects of vehicle maintenance requirements for all company vehicles at associated base Read and interpret equipment manuals and work orders to perform required maintenance and service Perform general and preventive maintenance on ground equipment and vehicles Use a variety of hand and power tools, electric meters and material handling equipment in performing duties Detect faulty operations, defective material and report those and any unusual situations to proper supervision Comply with safety regulations and maintain clean and orderly work areas Update and maintain information in Wasaya records systems and department databases Maintain adequate supplies and equipment for the maintenance department Liaise with Staff and Base Managers for reporting or receiving reports of equipment defects Complete all necessary reports and records related to the department as required Maintain inventory of new equipment, manuals and warranties Perform and uphold Wasaya's Customer Care Commitments to both internal and external customers Any other related duties as assigned

Qualifications:

High school diploma or equivalent is an asset. Two (2) to four (4) years previous maintenance experience or completion of a journeyman ticket or license in a related vehicle, heavy equipment or small motors trade Ability to maintain the organization of maintenance schedule and files in a changing environment Strong communication and problem-solving skills Able to work well under pressure

Assets:

Valid driver's license and ability to obtain T.B.I.A.A. AVOP license an asset. The ability to meet security requirements necessary to obtain Restricted Area Pass an asset. Welding experience is an asset Good working knowledge of Microsoft computer software (e.g. Excel, Word, etc.) and email an asset. Previous First Aid skills and/or certificates an asset. The ability to communicate in Oji-Cree or Ojibway is an asset. Previous airline experience is an asset. Experience with and/or knowledge of First Nations Organizations is an asset.

Working Conditions

Food and accommodations are provided Transportation to and from Thunder Bay to Pickle Lake provided Overtime as required 24/7 availability may be required Travel to off-site locations will be required Safety equipment will be required, e.g. steel-toed boots, safety glasses, etc Hazards associated with trade Indoor and outdoor work is required Basic hand tools are required

Physical Requirements

Ability to lift to 70lbs. Manual dexterity is required to use desktop computers and peripherals.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From $26.86 per hour

Experience:

Maintenance: 2 years (preferred)
Licence/Certification:

Class 5 Licence (preferred) Journeyman (preferred) Trade Certificate (preferred)
Work Location: In person