PT - Automotive Laboratory Technician Aid

Arizona Western College • Yuma, AZ

19d • Onsite

About The Position

The Automotive Laboratory Technician Aide assists faculty and students with daily automotive laboratory and classroom operations and maintenance. Duties include setting up labs, preparing materials, managing inventory, maintaining equipment, and supporting a safe, organized, and effective learning environment. The aide also assists students and contributes to program and departmental goals.

The position maintains and cleans automotive technology equipment, laboratories, classrooms, the simulation lab, and the engine/transmission laboratory. It provides technical support in automotive technology and simulation classrooms and the engine/transmission laboratory, including assistance with computers, automotive digital scanners, electronic ignition systems, anti-lock braking systems, computerized alignment and wheel-balancing systems, and general automotive repair. The aide supports students in applying classroom learning and technology skills, participates in strategic planning initiatives, and performs other related duties as assigned.

This is a non-exempt, part-time position of up to 19 hours per week, based at the Yuma Campus. The schedule is flexible to meet program, department, and institutional needs and may include Fridays, nights, and/or weekends. The work takes place in classrooms, labs, or offices and may involve other locations across the service district, including indoor or outdoor settings. Travel to other locations may be required. The position is not benefits eligible.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED and two years of experience working in a college automotive technology lab, or an associate degree in automotive technology and experience working in a college automotive technology lab.
• An equivalent combination of education and/or experience may be considered.
• Arizona driver’s license or equivalent.
• Hold or be pursuing ASE (Automotive Service Excellence) certification.
• Knowledge of automotive technology basics and automotive laboratory operations, equipment, and safety practices.
• Ability to interpret, apply, and follow college policies and procedures.
• Skill with current technologies and word processing, database, presentation, and spreadsheet software, including Microsoft Office, Windows, college platforms, and department-specific applications.
• Ability to manage time independently, maintain accurate records and inventories, and keep laboratory workspaces, materials, and supplies organized.
• Ability to organize and prioritize multiple projects and tasks and follow them through to completion with attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively, assist others professionally, and communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Ability to adapt to change, maintain confidentiality, follow FERPA and privacy guidelines, and maintain professional composure in emergent situations.
• Ability to operate relevant equipment, analyze problems, identify solutions, and use independent judgment and decision-making.
• Ability to complete required departmental and institutional training or development.
• Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with colleagues, students, and the public.
• Ability to safely and appropriately operate golf carts or district vehicles.
• Ability to navigate the organization’s physical premises.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of prolonged standing and/or walking; lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling, at times a minimum of 50 pounds; and occasionally stooping, bending, kneeling, crouching, reaching, and/or twisting.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with computerized ATech automotive simulators in electrical systems, electronic ignition, anti-lock braking, and engine performance.

Responsibilities

• Assist faculty and students with daily operation and maintenance of automotive laboratories and classrooms.
• Set up labs and prepare materials.
• Maintain and clean automotive technology equipment, laboratories, classrooms, the simulation lab, and the engine/transmission laboratory.
• Perform inventory checks and maintain the Tool Room and toolboxes.
• Provide technical assistance in automotive technology and simulation classrooms and the engine/transmission laboratory.
• Assist with computers, automotive digital scanners, electronic ignition systems, anti-lock braking systems, computerized alignment systems, computerized wheel-balancing systems, and general automotive repair.
• Support students in applying classroom learning and technology skills associated with the automotive technology program.
• Support and participate in strategic planning initiatives.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: High school or GED