Shop Maintenance Technician Job at British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT)
British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT) Burnaby, BC
$54,753–$59,521 a year
BCIT’s
School of Transportation is seeking a
temporary, full-time (1.0
FTE
), Shop Maintenance Technician. This position responds to requests and trouble calls, completes work orders and provides quality service to the Heavy Equipment, Commercial Transport, Railway and Industrial Material Handling Logistics staff and students. Operates and maintains a variety of wheeled, railway and tracked equipment, carries out scheduled inspections, maintenance and repairs to machinery, equipment, and the railway lab. Coordinates the Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) program, makes emergency repairs to a variety of equipment, and identifies requirements to outsource to external vendors.Takes functional direction from the Department Heads and Workshop Tool room Supervisor.
Duties & Responsibilities
DUTIES
AND
RESPONSIBILITIES
:
- Responds to work requests and trouble calls, identifies problems and takes corrective action to fix machinery and equipment including preliminary troubleshooting on a variety of machines and equipment, including alternator testers, starter testers, battery load testers, refrigeration units, electrical training aids, hydraulic training aids and components, and driveline training aids and components.
- Operates, moves, or removes old machinery and equipment, adapts older machinery and equipment to new components and parts, relocates machinery and equipment, and installs and commissions new machinery and equipment.
- Operates a variety of tracked, wheeled and railway equipment to a high degree of safety within compounds and on campus property. Equipment includes; Trucks, Railcar Mover, and Heavy Duty machines.
- Repairs and maintains forklifts.
- Recommends priorities and requirements for the Preventative Maintenance Plan, including items that require inspection and maintenance for regulatory reasons. The Preventative Maintenance Plan duties include but are not limited to: inspecting, cleaning, greasing, lubricating, identifying deficiencies, and taking corrective action and reporting findings to supervisor.
- Performs regular inspections on locomotive, rail car mover, tracks and freight cars.
- Performs regular railyard maintenance, duties include but not limited to switch maintenance, track maintenance, vegetation control, ensuring proper signage is in place.
- Maintains work logs and inspection records as required to meet regulatory compliance.
- Maintains technical information and makes recommendations to Department Head and Associate Dean with respect to equipment upgrades.
- Monitors/maintains oil stores room and determines parts/equipment requirements to effect repairs, sources suppliers, orders parts/supplies.
- Monitors/maintains steam clean area, and battery room as required.
- Maintains acceptable levels of: diesel fuel, propane, welding gases, waste oil, antifreeze, scrap metal bin loading, wood bins etc.
- Maintains the work and shop areas in an organized condition; consults with instructors for student involvement in clean up procedures, and safe work practices.
- Maintains an inventory of shop supplies, and ordering / restocking as required.
- Maintains battery carts and charging stations throughout shop areas.
- Maintains engine and chassis dynamometer labs to be fully operational.
Qualifications
QUALIFICATIONS
:
Definition: The qualifications section for this position was developed using the approved job evaluation plan, agreed to between the BCGEU and BCIT. The qualifications represent the minimum qualifications required in the future (i.e. to be reflected in job postings) and do not reflect the incumbent’s existing qualifications.
Education:
Definition: The qualifications section for this position was developed using the approved job evaluation plan, agreed to between the BCGEU and BCIT. The qualifications represent the minimum qualifications required in the future (i.e. to be reflected in job postings) and do not reflect the incumbent’s existing qualifications.
Education:
- Grade 12 plus completion of two years post-secondary education in a relevant trades program.
License(s)/Certifications(s):
- Valid BC Driver’s Licence
- Forklift Operators certification
- Certified in propane cylinder filing
- The successful candidate will be required to complete and maintain currency in the following courses/training:
- Track Inspection Training
- Industrial Railway (non-main track) Crew Safety Training
Experience:
- Two years general experience plus two years directly related experience working with, and around, mechanical and/or large, heavy duty or railway equipment
- Experience in operating heavy equipment and overhead cranes
- Lead hand, shift supervisor or shop coordinator experience is required
Software/Computer Application(s) and Expertise:
- Basic computer training and experience in MS Office including Word and Excel
- Internet and email experience
Communication/Interpersonal Skills:
- Excellent interpersonal, communication and teamwork skills
- Proven high level of customer service with internal and external customers/vendors
Administrative Skills
- Keyboarding skills are required
- Ability to organize workload and assignments, meet deadlines and handle changing priorities
- Experience with completing documents and maintaining accurate records both manually and in electronic format
Other Skills/Abilities:
- Proven ability to work effectively in a busy, demanding environment
- Willingness to maintain currency in the field and learning on the job is essential
- Ability to operate a variety of tracked, wheeled and railway equipment
- Must be able to handle physical activities associated with a busy shop environment
- The ability to lift and carry heavy loads within guidelines of WorkSafeBC
Additional Information
Benefits – Why you’d love working with us
- Competitive pay
- Minimum of fifteen days of vacation
- Competitive employer-paid extended health and dental plan – take a look at our benefit plans!
- Defined benefit pension plan with employer contributions
- Professional Development funds and resources
- Access to most BCIT Flexible Learningcourses free of charge
- Wellness and Employee Assistance programs
- Complimentary membership with free access to the Fitness Centre, Gymnasium, and more
BCIT values diverse experiences, ideas, cultures and perspectives and is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. As an equal opportunity employer, we encourage applications from members of all groups experiencing barriers to equity. If you require accessibility accommodations during any part of the application or hiring process, please contact
RecruitmentAssistant@bcit.ca so we can best support you. Please note that all applications must be submitted via the careers page portal,
email applications will not be accepted.
The British Columbia Institute of Technology acknowledges that our campuses are located on the unceded traditional territories of the Coast Salish Nations of xwməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səl̓ilwətaɁɬ (Tsleil-Waututh).
Salary Range
Salary Grade 8: $54,753 - $59,521 per annum.
Additional Salary Information
External hires are initially placed at the minimum of the salary range with set progressions to the maximum as per the Collective Agreement. Salary prorated based on percentage and term of appointment.
Position Details
Posting Category
Facilities / Trades
School/Service Area
SoT Motive Power
Campus Location
Annacis Island
Bargaining Unit
BCGEU Support Staff
Job Status
Temporary
Full-Time/Part-Time
Full-Time
Number of Vacancies
1
Anticipated Start Date
05/15/2023
Anticipated End Date
09/29/2023
Competition Information
Competition Number
23B253
Competition Open Date
05/10/2023
Competition Close Date
05/24/2023
Open Until Filled?
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