Do you love working on vehicles or GSE? What about working around airplanes? Well, Executive Aviation is looking for a full-time Licensed Auto Technician to work on our Ground Service Equipment (GSE), based at the Kitchener Airport (YKF).   This person would enjoy working independently but reporting to the Associate Director of GSE. They would coordinate and complete all PMI objectives as well as prioritizing, diagnosing, and fixing GSE or vehicle repairs for the base, or other bases as needed. Training will be provided as the equipment used could be different from what this person would be used to. This person would be expected to travel for PMI or maintenance repairs to bases in our network and have on-call responsibilities.   The Role  Perform preventative and corrective maintenance of all systems associated with work equipment (mechanical, electrical and hydraulic)   Evaluate parts for reuse, repair or replacement  Use various hand and power tools  Operates equipment such as overhead or mobile cranes and forklifts to assist in assignments  Investigate and locate equipment problems and take corrective action in order to minimize the impact on crew production   Adapts to new methods, processes, material and equipment   Prepare and submit equipment maintenance records, time sheets, etc.  Follows prescribed safety procedures including the use of safety clothing and equipment   Diagnose equipment problems and determine repair needs; determine priority repairs with guidance from the lead hand  On call responsibilities  Travel to Northern Ontario (North Bay, Sudbury and Sault Ste Marie) as well as legally able to travel outside of the country, if needed  Qualifications  Licensed Technician On call availability  Must be able to stand, lift, bend, crouch, kneel and push and pull for extended periods of time  A physical ability to consistently lift up to 70lbs / 32kgs  Must be willing to work outside in all types of weather  An ability to meet all conditions of employment :   Restricted Area pass issued by Transport Canada  A criminal background check  Hold a valid driver’s license with a clean driver's abstract   Powered by JazzHR