About the role
The Equipment Bay Attendant position exists to support the instruction and logistics of Canadian Mountain and Ski Guide Training Program (CMSG) and TRU Adventure Studies Department field courses through the efficient operation of the equipment bay which includes issuing equipment, maintaining inventory, facilitating repairs, and carrying out preventative maintenance on equipment.
MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
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Plan and organize equipment check-out and check-in schedules for students. This will be based on department field course scheduling.
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Maintain the equipment bay inventory database.
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Maintain vigilance regarding equipment theft and non-return of equipment.
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Enforce departmental equipment bay and equipment use policies.
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Inspect, assess, and facilitate maintenance and repairs of equipment as necessary.
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Plan and organize the maintenance of department vehicles.
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Check that vehicles are operational prior to their departure on field courses.
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Ensure that vehicles have current licenses, insurance and CVSE permits.
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Maintain a repair and maintenance log for each vehicle.
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Keeps equipment room clean and organized.
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Organize the changing of summer and winter tires as seasons change.
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Follow TRU administrative procedures.
REPORTS TO
Chair, Adventure Studies Department and Manager of Operations, Faculty of Adventure Studies, Culinary Arts and Tourism Management
QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION
- Grade 12 plus an Adventure Sport Certificate, or equivalent post-secondary education
EXPERIENCE
- Six months related experience in the management of adventure equipment inventory; including experience in equipment inventory management systems
SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE OR ABILITIES RELATED TO THE JOB
- Understanding of mountain, river and ocean based adventure sports and has a working knowledge of the equipment and logistics involved in adventure sport instruction
- Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing to a variety of audiences, including students, staff, public and vendors
- Ability to deal with staff, students, colleagues, public and external vendors with courtesy, discretion and tact
- Advanced computer knowledge with understanding of equipment inventory management systems
- Ability to inventory, repair and maintain adventure sport equipment
- Ability to plan and schedule the maintenance and repair of department vehicles
- Good organizational skills in scheduling and managing Department student and staff access to the equipment inventory
- Unrestricted valid Class 5 Driver's license
WORKING CONDITIONS
- Sitting at desk and computer for long periods of time
- Ability to lift weights in excess of 20 kg
- Travel required
About Thompson Rivers University
We are a comprehensive, learner-centred, sustainable university that serves its regional, national and international learners and their communities through high quality and flexible education, training, research and scholarship.
Our students have access to traditional undergraduate and graduate degree programs, certificates and diplomas. Robust laddering options mean flexible degree completion through online, distance education with TRU Open Learning.
We are community-minded with a global conscience, boldly redefining the university as a place of belonging—Kw’seltktnéws (we are all related and interconnected with nature, each other, and all things)—where all people are empowered to transform themselves, their communities, and the world.
TRU is a public post-secondary institution, funded by the Province of British Columbia through the Ministry of Advanced Education. We are a full member of AUCC (Association of Universities and College in Canada) and ACCC (Association of Canadian Community Colleges).
We are based in British Columbia, Canada. Our two campuses are located in Kamloops and Williams Lake.
About the role
The Equipment Bay Attendant position exists to support the instruction and logistics of Canadian Mountain and Ski Guide Training Program (CMSG) and TRU Adventure Studies Department field courses through the efficient operation of the equipment bay which includes issuing equipment, maintaining inventory, facilitating repairs, and carrying out preventative maintenance on equipment.
MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
-
Plan and organize equipment check-out and check-in schedules for students. This will be based on department field course scheduling.
-
Maintain the equipment bay inventory database.
-
Maintain vigilance regarding equipment theft and non-return of equipment.
-
Enforce departmental equipment bay and equipment use policies.
-
Inspect, assess, and facilitate maintenance and repairs of equipment as necessary.
-
Plan and organize the maintenance of department vehicles.
-
Check that vehicles are operational prior to their departure on field courses.
-
Ensure that vehicles have current licenses, insurance and CVSE permits.
-
Maintain a repair and maintenance log for each vehicle.
-
Keeps equipment room clean and organized.
-
Organize the changing of summer and winter tires as seasons change.
-
Follow TRU administrative procedures.
REPORTS TO
Chair, Adventure Studies Department and Manager of Operations, Faculty of Adventure Studies, Culinary Arts and Tourism Management
QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION
- Grade 12 plus an Adventure Sport Certificate, or equivalent post-secondary education
EXPERIENCE
- Six months related experience in the management of adventure equipment inventory; including experience in equipment inventory management systems
SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE OR ABILITIES RELATED TO THE JOB
- Understanding of mountain, river and ocean based adventure sports and has a working knowledge of the equipment and logistics involved in adventure sport instruction
- Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing to a variety of audiences, including students, staff, public and vendors
- Ability to deal with staff, students, colleagues, public and external vendors with courtesy, discretion and tact
- Advanced computer knowledge with understanding of equipment inventory management systems
- Ability to inventory, repair and maintain adventure sport equipment
- Ability to plan and schedule the maintenance and repair of department vehicles
- Good organizational skills in scheduling and managing Department student and staff access to the equipment inventory
- Unrestricted valid Class 5 Driver's license
WORKING CONDITIONS
- Sitting at desk and computer for long periods of time
- Ability to lift weights in excess of 20 kg
- Travel required
About Thompson Rivers University
We are a comprehensive, learner-centred, sustainable university that serves its regional, national and international learners and their communities through high quality and flexible education, training, research and scholarship.
Our students have access to traditional undergraduate and graduate degree programs, certificates and diplomas. Robust laddering options mean flexible degree completion through online, distance education with TRU Open Learning.
We are community-minded with a global conscience, boldly redefining the university as a place of belonging—Kw’seltktnéws (we are all related and interconnected with nature, each other, and all things)—where all people are empowered to transform themselves, their communities, and the world.
TRU is a public post-secondary institution, funded by the Province of British Columbia through the Ministry of Advanced Education. We are a full member of AUCC (Association of Universities and College in Canada) and ACCC (Association of Canadian Community Colleges).
We are based in British Columbia, Canada. Our two campuses are located in Kamloops and Williams Lake.