Stores Technician III

Date Posted: 05/21/2026
Req ID:48164
Faculty/Division: UofT Scarborough
Department: UTSC:FM-Stores
Campus: University of Toronto Scarborough (UTSC)
Existing Vacancy: Yes

Description:

The University of Toronto Scarborough is a place of energy, enthusiasm and passion. Our commitment to inclusive excellence attracts the brightest learners, scholars and employees from around the globe. Our success has been made possible by the opportunity given to us by Indigenous hosts to operate on their territory, and we cherish our continuing partnerships with these communities. The University of Toronto Scarborough is an exciting campus with unlimited potential. Join us on our journey.

In the Facilities Management department, we take pride in the development, operations, and stewardship of our buildings and grounds to provide a welcoming, service-oriented, clean and safe environment for our students, faculty and staff. Our mission is to facilitate the Academic Mission of Excellence in Research and Teaching by providing a safe, clean, healthy, comfortable and sustainable environment for students, faculty, staff and visitors.

This search aligns with the University’s commitment to strategically and proactively promote diversity among our community members (Statement on Equity, Diversity & Excellence). Recognizing that Black, Indigenous, and other Racialized communities have experienced inequities that have developed historically and are ongoing, we strongly welcome and encourage candidates from those communities to apply.

General Description of Class

Third level of the Stores Technician series, under general direction performs complex as well as standard stores and/or mail duties; or works independently performing standard stores duties. May provide leadership, direction, and workflow oversight to junior staff.

Typical Duties

The following illustrative tasks indicate the level of skill required and the extent of the responsibility involved in this position. They in no way limit the incumbent to the tasks indicated.

Flexibility of the employee to perform a wide variety of functions is necessary in successfully fulfilling the requirements of this position. The degree to which each employee performs each of the following tasks listed below will vary according to where and when the employee is scheduled to work.

Independently performing standard stores duties:

1. loads and unloads documents, material and equipment; sorts, organizes and stores all items in appropriate areas as assigned;
2. delivers by driving or walking documents, materials and equipment to appropriate areas as assigned;
3. identifies items requiring special or urgent delivery or special treatment and handles accordingly;
4. receives incoming documents, materials and equipment, ensures correctness and matches physical material with appropriate paper work and/or purchase orders;
5. properly records items received; maintains appropriate files and/or computerized inventory system;
6. performs cleaning duties within stores area;
7. performs periodic and annual inventory count;
8. may drive and operate light vehicle in making deliveries and operate fork lift; complex stores duties: drives, operates and performs basic maintenance to vehicles and fork lifts;
9. may lead and direct stores technicians I and II and casual stores employees through determination of workflow, provision of basic training in relation to stores/mail processes; tracking of work completed; monitoring for compliance with safety standards;
10. advises customers, stores technicians and others about material and equipment in stores area; such as product pricing, availability, safety data;
11. contacts suppliers directly to follow up on orders and reorder stock items;
12. occasionally receives, delivers, stores and disposes of sensitive and dangerous item chemicals/cylinders in accordance with safety protocols and legislation;
13. maintains and upkeep’s computerized inventory system; make changes to computerized inventory system as instructed including product description and pricing;
14. other related duties as required.

Minimum Requirements for Selection

Education:

Completion of Grade 12 or equivalent, related post secondary education is preferred.

Experience:

Two years of related experience.

Other:

Demonstrated ability to lead processes and train employees. Possession of valid provincial class "G" driver's license (may require provincial class "D" driver's license) physical ability to perform required duties including heavy lifting, demonstrated ability to communicate effectively in English (oral and written), tact in dealing with people, ability to operate computerized inventory system (experience preferred). Ability to work independently. Decision making and judgement. Basic computer skills; forklift certificate. Interpersonal and customer service skills. Attention to detail and accuracy. General product knowledge: familiarity with units of measure. Knowledge of Canada Post Corporation pricing, packaging and mail requirements. Knowledge of procedures for handling of dangerous goods. Proven ability to learn campus lay out and delivery points.

Note: The hours of work for this position are Monday to Friday from 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM.

Closing Date: 05/29/2026,11:59PM ET
Employee Group: Hourly
Personnel Subarea:CUPE F/T L3261
Appointment Type: Budget - Continuing
Schedule: Full-Time
Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone: Job Rate: $28.21/hr
Job Category: Facilities/Ancilliary Services