Job title: Toolroom Equipment Specialist
Company: Vancouver Community College
Job description: Position Details
Position Information
Posting Number 23AC0195
Title Toolroom Equipment Specialist
Pclass # SS079
Job Summary
Who We Are
We acknowledge that Vancouver Community College (VCC) is located on the traditional unceded territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) peoples who have been stewards of this land from time immemorial.
For over 55 years, VCC has been a leader in innovative, experiential post-secondary learning. We’re one of B.C’s top employers and we are proud to inspire students to discover their passions, gain essential skills, and learn what it takes to succeed in a competitive workforce.
At VCC, we respect and celebrate our differences, and are committed to the work of decolonization, accessibility, and inclusivity for all. Be a part of creating an inclusive community that provides equitable opportunities for Indigenous and diverse representation, participation, and success for everyone.
We value lived experience and encourage applications from members of all groups experiencing barriers to equity. Come join the VCC community as we shape the future together.
This position is responsible for monitoring, maintaining and ordering vehicle consumables, supplies and equipment; maintaining, calibrating and repairing tools and equipment; and maintaining data and records.
Job Duties/Responsibilities * Ensures an adequate supply of necessary shop supplies, equipment and tools utilized in the instructional process.
- Monitors, maintains and reorders, as requested, vehicle consumables, supplies, tools and equipment. Ensures all equipment is accounted for.
- Creates or arranges for Photo ID Tool Cards for Entry Level classes and creates temporary tool cards for Apprenticeship programs.
- Identifies and calibrates torque wrenches and measuring tools.
- Maintains, repairs and services a wide range of pneumatic, electrical and hydraulic tools and equipment according to established standards.
- Ensures that all tools and equipment are in safe operating condition and arranges for major repairs of equipment as required.
- Maintains and charges all batteries, including those for training aid vehicles, training aids, tools and equipment.
- Maintains safety equipment and portable dust collector/air cleaners.
- Maintains records for respirator fit testing of students and staff and filter changes for air fed masks.
- Implements, administers and maintains tool room processes.
- Responds to WCB and VCC safety inspections as requested by Health and Safety personnel.
- Adheres to WHMIS Program guidelines and maintains MSDS labels.
- Maintains the shop premises and assists other departments with tool room functions as requested.
- May assist in the organization of Skills Canada competition.
- May be required to organize and maintain materials and equipment for internal and external promotional events, information sessions, career fairs and departmental trips and participates where necessary.
- May be required to participate in public relations and recruitment activities for the department, such as organizing tours of trades’ facilities.
- Performs other related duties as required.
Qualifications
Education and Experience
- Completion of Grade 12 plus additional specialized training of up to and including 1 year and over 2 years’ related experience or an equivalent combination of training and/or experience may be substituted for the required qualifications.
- Automotive Service Technician: Formal training and education in automotive service technology and thorough knowledge of the operation, repair, and maintenance of automotive specialty tools and equipment as well as use of technical manuals.
- Heavy Duty Commercial Transport: Formal education in diesel technology and thorough knowledge of the use and maintenance of all diesel technician tools and equipment.
- Automotive Collision Repair: Formal education in Automotive Collison or Refinishing Program and thorough knowledge of the use and maintenance of all auto collision repair and refinishing tools and equipment.
Skills and Abilities
- Proven interpersonal skills with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively as a member of a team. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff, faculty and vendors.
- Good organizational and time management skills with a pro-active approach.
- Effective oral and written communication skills.
- Thorough knowledge of the use and maintenance of all applicable tools and equipment.
- Clerical aptitude with the ability to maintain records.
- Ability to withstand some exposure to dust and fumes related to automotive repairs.
- Required to lift moderately heavy objects.
Salary Range – Prorated based on FTE
PAYGRADE 20 – $1747.66 – $2035.33 bi-weekly
Posting Detail Information
Employment Group Support Staff (CUPE)
Type of Position Term
Employment Type Full Time
Department AUTO TECHNICIAN DEPT
Primary Location – This position may require you to work at all VCC locations. Broadway
Is this posting only for internal applicants? No
Desired Start Date – May be subject to change 11/06/2023
Position End Date – For Temporary Positions 12/21/2023
Vacation Blackout Dates
Number of Hours per Week 35
Work Schedule – Hours may vary according to the needs of the Department
Monday to Friday 8:00am to 3:30pm
Eligible for Fortnight No
Special Instructions to Applicant
Vancouver Community College is committed to maintaining a work force that represents the diverse community we serve and we encourage all qualified applicants.
Posting Open Date 11/07/2023
Posting Close Date 11/21/2023
Is this a pooled posting? No
Expected salary: $1747.66 – 2035.33 per month
Location: Canada
Job date: Thu, 09 Nov 2023 01:53:00 GMT
