Mechanical Technologist – Plumbing

Job title: Mechanical Technologist – Plumbing

Job description: About Durham College:

Durham College (DC) is leading the way as a post-secondary institution, offering an innovative and transformative student experience and hands-on learning opportunities. With this focus top of mind for our students and our employees, DC is proud to be one of the fastest-growing colleges in the province and annually ranked as one of the GTA’s Top 100 employers.

The college offers a wide range of market-driven programs across multiple disciplines, including culinary management, farming and horticulture, business, IT, construction and trades, science and technology, health care, engineering, social and community services, justice, media, art and design.

With a focus on experiential learning, DC graduates are known for having the skills and knowledge employers need. More than 104,000 alumni represent the college, both locally and around the world.

Serving the Durham Region and Northumberland County communities for over 50 years, with campuses in Oshawa and Whitby, the college offers over 12,500 full-time post-secondary and apprenticeship students access to more than 145 full-time post-secondary programs – including four honours bachelor degrees and nine apprenticeship programs. Led by over 1,860 full- and part-time staff, DC has an estimated annual economic impact of more than $913 million on Durham Region.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The incumbent will ensure that the equipment in the Plumbing Shop of the Whitby Campus are in proper and safe working condition by means of preventative maintenance schedules, trouble shooting and repairs.

• Planning and construction of complex specialized technical teaching aids including coordination of purchase, testing, certification and maintenance.
• Assisting faculty through direct contact with students by providing hands-on demonstrations and tutoring or academic assistance.
• Provide technical expertise and/or advice to students.
• Provide demonstrations in the shop environment on “non-academic” subject matter with high degree of independent judgment and technical expertise.
• Work with staff to facilitate materials and development of projects for all plumbing programs and forecast required resources for program delivery.
• May be requested to demonstrate practical assignments due to larger class size and need for safety. Will not be required to evaluate student, but only supervise shop operation.
• Develop, maintain policies and procedures for faculty use of lab and shop facilities while assisting faculty through demonstrations and tutoring or academic assistance of lab procedures and tasks.
• Plan and establish maintenance schedules, perform preventative maintenance and unit repairs to ensure effective utilization of resources based on college needs.
• Maintain equipment records and follow through in repair of a variety of shop equipment (basic and complex). Facilitate third party maintenance and repair of specialized equipment requiring certified standards of operation.
• Coordinate, plan and establish inventory schedules and records. Evaluate and perform inventory duties, pricing quotes, ordering and purchasing of materials and equipment ensuring quality and efficiency of budget. Receiving incoming supplies and equipment.
• Coordinate, plan, construct, certify and maintain all teaching aids for program faculty.
• Provide technical support for faculty, administration and support staff for carpentry instructional supplies and equipment.
• Comply with shop/lab policies and procedures using a high level of judgement to meet DC policies and procedures.

QUALIFICATIONS: * Trade certification as a licensed Plumber.

• Minimum five years’ experience in the trade.
• Gas Technician 2 certification an asset.
• Must possess excellent mechanical aptitude.
• Strong organizational and time management skills in planning, executing and completing tasks.
• Well-developed problem solving and decision making skills.
• Ability to be clear and concise with verbal and written communication skills.
• Must be self-directed and motivated.
• The ability to work well both independently and as part of a team.
• Proficient in general computing skills.
• Inventory Control/Purchasing Procedure awareness an asset.
• Forklift operator certification an asset.
• Experience working with other trades.
• Comprehensive knowledge of industry safety standards such as WHMIS, Occupational Health and Safety Act, and Fall Arrest.

Please apply below by submitting your cover letter and resume to the online portal. Job Competition closes on October 12, 2023. Competition number SS23-130.

Required Skills

Salary: Starting Rate: $38.01; Four Year Rate: $44.05

Required Experience

Hours: 35 hours per week (1) one hour lunch; Mon – Fri (7:30 am – 3:30 pm)

Reporting To: Manager, Academic Operations

TEMPORARY (X) October 2023 to March 2024

This position is located at 1610 Champlain Avenue, Whitby. .

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