Senior Vehicle Mechanic

Department: PR Business Operations
Position covered by the Collective Agreement with the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE), Local 1334

Initial Shift Assignment: Day - Monday - Friday, 7:00am - 3:30pm
Number of Positions: 1

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General Purpose

Reporting to the Manager, Transportation Services, the Senior Vehicle Mechanic performs skilled routine maintenance and repair work on all gasoline and diesel-powered licensed vehicles, electric vehicles, tractors and off-road equipment and small internal combustion engines.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Maintenance, inspection and repair of all types of light- and heavy-duty gasoline and diesel-powered automobiles and trucks as well as gasoline-powered landscape equipment, such as lawn mowers
• Performs annual safety inspections on all vehicles according to MTO Guidelines
• Operates within established security and safety regulations as per the Occupational Health and Safety Act
• Follows established University and department policies and procedures
• Maintaining accurate and legible records
• Participate in the rotating emergency call-in schedule
• Performing other tasks related to Transportation Services as assigned

Requirements

• Grade 12 plus an additional one-year program or equivalent to acquire an Automobile Technician license, and a valid Automotive/Truck (310S) license
• Minimum of three years’ related experience
• Valid DZ driver’s license
• Good driving record
• Basic computer skills
• Excellent interpersonal and communications skills and the ability to work as part of a team

What Will Give You The Edge?

• A Coach License (310T)
• Welding experience
• Experience maintaining, servicing and repairing farm, construction, hydraulic, and turf maintenance equipment

Employee Type: Regular
Position Number: 10841002
Classification: CUPE Band 7
0-3 Month Rate: $40.28 per hour
Job Rate: $42.29 per hour
Vacancy: Consequential
Work Location: Main Campus

At the University of Guelph, fostering a culture of inclusion is an institutional imperative. The University invites and encourages applications from all qualified individuals, including from groups that are traditionally underrepresented in employment, who may contribute to further diversification of our Institution.

Posting Date: 01/05/2026
Close Date: 01/12/2026