Requisition number UTD00010 Job Category Support Staff Posting Start Date Mar 12, 2025 Posting End Date Apr 1, 2025 Location McGriskin Centre Geographic Location Scarborough Panel Type Not Applicable

Working at the TDSB

Our staff members are the backbone of our system. Becoming a part of the TDSB team means joining a talented community of educators and support staff dedicated to enriching the lives of all students and helping them to achieve success.
The TDSB is one of the largest and most culturally diverse school boards in Canada, with approximately 246,000 students in 584 schools and approximately 40,000 employees. We offer adynamic, challenging work environment and unmatched career opportunities for our staff.

Please review the information provided and explore the exciting career possibilities the TDSB has to offer as we continue to establish ourselves as the leading school board of the new millennium.

We strive to meet the accommodation needs of persons with disabilities. Applicants are encouraged to make their needs for accommodation known in advance during the application process.

Job Description

JOB COMPETITION #:

CUPE 4400D/25/010

POSTED: March 12, 2025      

DEADLINE: 4:30 p.m., April 1, 2025

Auto Mechanic

1 Permanent Position

Afternoon Shift

CUPE Local 4400, Unit D – 12 Months - 40 hours per week

Hourly Rate of Pay:  $41.62

THIS POSTING IS BEING ADVERTISED INTERNALLY AND EXTERNALLY AT THIS TIME

Overall Purpose

The Toronto District School Board invites applications, in resume format, for the position of Auto Mechanic. To be located in the LC2 Fleet at 85 Shorting Road (1 Afternoon shift).

Summary of Duties

• Perform major maintenance and repair of a variety of light and heavy duty vehicles.
• Conduct MTO safety inspections of the Boards’ vehicle fleet.
• Inspect, repair/replace or overhaul of vehicle components as required.
• Diagnose & Repair electronic systems of the Board’s vehicles and landscaping equipment.
• Provide on road maintenance when needed.
• Other job related duties as assigned.
• Complete work orders legibly and accurately.
• Maintain a Clean and Safe environment.
• Comply with Health & Safety regulations in the workplace and TDSB Policies and Procedures.

Qualifications

• Applicants will possess provincial certificates of qualifications as a 310T Truck & Coach Technician with demonstratable relevant experience. 310S Automotive Service Technician certificate an asset.
• Must possess a valid Ontario driver’s license in good standing with a copy of a current abstract. Z endorsement an asset.
• Ability to maintain a co-operative working relationship with other members of Board staff at all levels and the general public.
• A good work record including a record of reliable attendance and punctuality.
• Applicants must have been active in the Auto Technicians Trade for the last five years.
• Candidates must have all hand tools required and be well acquainted with the general maintenance and repair of large school buses, large and small trucks and grounds maintenance equipment.
• Experience with diesel engines, air and hydraulic brake systems, and electronic systems required.
• Heavy Equipment repair and servicing experience an asset.
• Computer skills ability to utilize online line repair diagnostic portals (Mitchell On Demand) required.

Additional Information

Location:               LC2 Fleet Garage – 85 Shorting Road

Shift:                     Afternoon Shift (Shifts are subject to change per operational  requirements and during school non-operating periods).

Hours:                   8 hours per day 

Work Year:            12 months

Effective Date:       To be determined

Notes:

1. Applicants must submit a valid, current copy of all required licences or certifications.
2. It is the Applicants' responsibility to ensure their application is received prior to 4:30 p.m. on the closing date.
3. At the current time, this position is being advertised both internally and externally, therefore, should there be no qualified applicants from within, external candidates will be considered.
4. Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Applications will not be acknowledged in writing. 

(For internal applicants only)

1. Under the provisions of the collective agreement, the successful applicant will be considered as part of the Transportation Grouping and not the Group from which they previously belonged.  To understand the impact, please contact your Supervisor and/or your union representative.  
2. Applicants who are on Seniority List A within the Transportation Grouping will be given first consideration followed by applicants on Seniority List A from all other Groupings. Applicants who are on Seniority List B will be given third consideration.
3. An Employee transferring from List B to List A shall not be entitled to rely on seniority accumulated as a List B Employee for the purpose of Layoff, Recall, or the Job Posting and Promotion process.
4. Where an employee is successful posting/bidding to a position in a different grouping, the employee shall be subject to a three (3) month trial period. Employees from the caretaking grouping who are not successful in their new position during the trial period will be returned to the unassigned pool of the Learning Centre that they originally left and be frozen from bidding for six (6) months. Should the employees from other groupings not be successful in their new position during the trial period then the employee shall be returned to their previous position, if available, subject to Article BB. And be frozen from bidding for six (6) months.
5. The Employer shall review the hours of work of existing employees and the economic impact which will result if the Employer offers this position to such employee. Employees whose combined total hours of work of this advertised position and any other position(s) held at the TDSB attract overtime under the ESA shall not be considered for this vacancy.