Head Tool Crib/Store Operator

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Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the Posting End Date.

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At UBC, we believe that attracting and sustaining a diverse workforce is key to the successful pursuit of excellence in research, innovation, and learning for all faculty, staff and students. Our commitment to employment equity helps achieve inclusion and fairness, brings rich diversity to UBC as a workplace, and creates the necessary conditions for a rewarding career.

Job Summary

This leadership role oversees the efficient and safe operation of the Stores warehouse, distribution of materials, tools and supplies, while directing the daily throughput of the Stores team. Directs, trains, coordinates and schedules daily activities for Store Operators. Maintains inventory tracking and control for materials, tools and supplies. Maintains best practices for stock organization, tool maintenance, material distribution and loss prevention.

Organizational Status

Reports to the Stores Manager. Directs work of Sub-Head Store Operators and Stores Operators within the unit.

Work Performed

• Supervises, coordinates and schedules the daily activities of Store Operators tasked with; receiving, staging, distribution and control of materials, tools, equipment and supplies.
• Oversees daily purchase order requisition activities within the unit, liaises trades Heads, department Managers and vendors to ensure the correct material, tools, equipment and services are ordered in the correct quantity and within the requested time. Expedites purchase orders with suppliers where necessary and ensures follow-up to meet requested specifications and timelines
• Participates in asset management which includes but is not limited to; documenting the intake of purchased tools materials and equipment into the asset management system. Ensures all available tool and equipment assets are maintained in a safe working condition Makes recommendations to maintain the lowest cost of ownership of tool and equipment assets for the entire department.
• Ensures that the tool crib is maintained in good safe working conditions. Manages fall protection annual inspections, pre-use rental inspections and other related compulsorily compliance inspection requirements.
• Creates and schedules maintenance service activity for tools and equipment requiring regulatory compliance. Schedules other preventative maintenance activities in accordance with departmental policies.
• Ensures regulatory compliance with regards to fuel management for UBC vehicles, as well as health and safety with transportation and handling of regulated materials.
• Maintains work function related records, such as, timekeeping, costing, tools, equipment and work assignments.
• Ensures that employees under their jurisdiction work in a correct and safe manner and in accordance with all current university safety standards, practices, departmental policies and procedures.
• Initiates day to day reconciliation events as needed and creates corrective action plans.
• Carries out any other related duties as required in keeping with the qualifications and requirements of positions in this classification.

Consequence of Error/Judgement

Makes decisions regarding the organization and allocation of work the efficient operation; inappropriate decisions may result in service delays, costs and risk of injury.

Supervision Received

Works under general direction and from verbal and written instructions.

Supervision Given

Organizes, delegates and supervises the work of assigned staff.

Minimum Qualifications

Completion of post-secondary education in related field equivalent to the diploma level and a minimum seven years of related or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Working knowledge of tools and equipment of various trades is required. A valid class 5 BC Drivers’ License.

- Willingness to respect diverse perspectives, including perspectives in conflict with one’s own

- Demonstrates a commitment to enhancing one’s own awareness, knowledge, and skills related to equity, diversity, and inclusion