Toolroom Equipment Specialist

We acknowledge that Vancouver Community College (VCC) is located on the traditional unceded territories of the Musqueam, Squamish, and Tsleil-Waututh peoples who have been stewards of this land from time immemorial.

For over 60 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.

Position Summary

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.

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.

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.

Vancouver Community College is committed to maintaining a work force that represents the diverse community we serve and we encourage all qualified applicants.