Automotive Lab Specialist

Dallas College

13d•Onsite

About The Position

Dallas College is seeking a passionate and hands-on Automotive Lab Specialist to support our Automotive Technology programs and play a vital role in student success. This position offers an exciting opportunity to work in one of Dallas College's innovative academic Schools, designed to align education with the evolving workforce needs of North Texas. As an Automotive Lab Specialist, you will help create a safe, organized, and industry-relevant learning environment by maintaining automotive equipment, tools, technology, and instructional spaces. Working closely with faculty, staff, students, and industry partners, you will ensure our automotive labs operate efficiently and reflect current industry standards. At Dallas College, our Automotive Lab Specialists do more than maintain equipment and manage labs. They help create the foundation for student success. Every day, you'll play a critical role in preparing future automotive technicians, service professionals, and industry leaders for high-demand careers. Your expertise ensures students have access to safe, modern, and industry-relevant equipment that mirrors the technology used in today's automotive workplaces. By supporting hands-on learning experiences, maintaining cutting-edge tools and diagnostic systems, and partnering closely with faculty, you'll directly impact the quality of education our students receive. Your work helps bridge the gap between classroom instruction and real-world application, giving students the confidence and technical skills needed to succeed in the workforce. This is an opportunity to combine your technical knowledge, problem-solving abilities, and passion for the automotive industry in a role that makes a lasting difference. Every lab you prepare, every piece of equipment you maintain, and every student you support contributes to building the skilled workforce that drives North Texas forward.

Requirements

Knowledge about laboratory operations, laboratory information systems (software and hardware), and laboratory equipment in one or more discipline areas within the School.
Advanced ability to use computer technology to access data, maintain records, generate reports and communicate with others.
Must have strong organizational skills, ability to multi-task, detail-oriented approach to work, strong decision-making skills, good follow-up, ability to complete tasks.
Utilizes excellent interpersonal, listening, oral and written communication skills in order to communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders and constituents in the Dallas College community network.
Strong knowledge and experience providing effective customer service.
Ability to communicate effectively and courteously with individuals internal/external to Dallas College.
Must be able to comply with district policies/procedures as well as applicable local, state, and federal rules and regulations.
Associate degree plus one (1) year of related work experience and/or experience in a teaching environment. In lieu of associate degree, two (2) years of related work experience may be substituted.
Official transcripts are required.
Some positions may require specific state licensed/certifications depending on the discipline.
Bilingual or multilingual preferred.
Will be subject to a criminal background check. Some positions may be subject to a fingerprint check.

Responsibilities

Support the daily operation of automotive laboratories, tool rooms, and specialized instructional spaces.
Maintain, organize, and manage automotive tools, diagnostic equipment, training systems, materials, and supplies.
Perform inventory tracking and maintain accurate records of equipment, tools, and consumables.
Receive, store, distribute, and monitor the return of tools and equipment.
Ensure lab equipment remains operational through preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, calibration, and coordination of repairs.
Recommend replacement equipment and new equipment purchases to support instructional needs.
Partner with faculty to prepare labs and instructional activities that enhance student learning.
Train students on proper use of tools, equipment, and safety procedures.
Serve as a technical resource for students, faculty, and staff within automotive programs.
Support open lab activities and assist in maintaining an engaging, productive learning environment.
Champion a culture of safety by ensuring compliance with laboratory safety standards and automotive industry best practices.
Train students on safe work practices and the proper handling of materials and equipment.
Maintain Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and other required safety documentation.
Monitor lab environments to ensure cleanliness, organization, and safe operations.
Coordinate with vendors to obtain quotes, process purchases, and support equipment acquisitions.
Track purchase requests, maintenance schedules, and operational records.
Monitor designated budget expenditures and provide recommendations for resource allocation.
Maintain technical records, reports, and inventory databases using various software systems.
Participate in professional development opportunities to stay current with automotive technologies and industry trends.
Responsible for daily operations and maintenance of laboratories, specialized classrooms, learning laboratories, tool rooms and equipment in support of courses and programs.
Promote and support safety through laboratory safe practices and provide training for students on safety procedures and hazardous materials handling.
Maintains all Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) information for all chemicals and materials as required.
Responsible for performing periodic inventory and maintaining accurate inventory for equipment, tools, materials and supplies.
Receives, stores, and issues tools, supplies or equipment associated with courses or programs.
Maintains log of tools, materials and equipment distributed and returned.
Responsible for security of assigned inventory.
Responsible for maintaining tools, equipment, and information systems in good working condition and ensuring that repairs are scheduled and completed in a timely manner; perform minor repairs and calibrations as needed.
Responsible for scheduling preventative maintenance of equipment and recommend replacement or new equipment acquisitions.
Schedule repairs and prepares and tracks purchase requisitions.
Serve as primary point of contact for vendors for quotes and purchases.
For learning labs, partner with faculty to coordinate appropriate learning lab support services including student orientation and training.
Responsible for troubleshooting lab hardware/software issues.
Monitor students in the computer lab during open lab periods.
Assist in the monitoring of lab activities to ensure a safe and clean learning environment.
Serves as a resource to students, staff and faculty in area of specialization.
Monitor and control budget expenditures within allocation.
Hire, supervise, and evaluate lab assistants and assigned staff.
Determines work schedules and assignments in collaboration with faculty.
Keeps up to date on the professional and technical aspects on the job.
Utilizes excellent communication skills when interacting with internal/external stakeholders and constituents within the Dallas College community network.
Provide excellent customer service.
Completes required Dallas College Professional Development training hours per academic year.
Perform other job duties as assigned.