Description:
SAIT's School of Transportation is seeking a motivated Ed Lab Technician to join their team. The Ed-Tech will be responsible for maintaining equipment, tools, and inventory related to the heavy duty and autobody trade. This position reports to the Academic Chair(s) and plays a crucial role in creating a positive learning environment for students.
The Role
Control & maintain all inventory used in the labs. Stocking consumables and preparing and stocking associated materials.
Perform maintenance & repairs to operational and non-operational equipment to OEM standards such as welding equipment, diesel engines, and transmissions
Prepare and maintain demonstration equipment for the instructors in the labs. Provide technical support to the sections
Monitor & maintain hand tools, power tools and tool boards and maintain inventory of all tooling.
Adhere to safety legislation, guidelines, and safety standards as required by government agencies or regulators, and those communicated by management and supervisors.
Fabricating training aids and stands for demonstration units as approved
Organizing, coordinate and set up lab environments for instructors as requested
Supervise the work of others on maintenance projects, if required supervise third party contract workers for short term tasks
Communicate and document general objectives and goals and work assignments to your team
Other duties as assigned including the approved use of SAIT vehicles for business purposes providing that the pre-requisite documentation has been approved
Qualifications & Experience
Minimum High School Diploma
Strong communication, both written and verbal
Excellent organizational skills and time management
Fluent in English
Mechanical aptitude
Ability to supervise others
Class 5 license -- abstract required
Must be able to safely lift 20 kilograms, extended walking, bending, etc.
Must be willing to be trained in SAIT COR Safety program, First Aid (Emergency), WHMIS and any section specific training
Preference given to Journeyman RV Technician. Journeyperson certification in an applicable trade is preferred. (ie. Welding, Heavy Equipment, Millwright, automotive)
Ability to adapt to situations such as unexpected workloads
Proficiency in MS Office: Word, Excel, and Outlook
Additional Details
Work Authorization: Projects will begin and continue only with the express approval of the Academic Chair due to the specific time, materials and cost involved. Substantive changes to the scope or duration of a project will be communicated to the Academic Chair and re-approved.
Ordering parts: Parts will only be ordered through approved SAIT employee purchasers with that designated role. At no time will the acquisition or disposal of materials or services be agreed to without the approval of the Academic Chair.
