Instructional Lab Technician-Automotive Technology

Southwestern College • Chula Vista, CA

9d • Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of the Dean, this role is responsible for maintaining and caring for the facilities and equipment of the automotive technology instructional lab compound. The position provides support to instructional staff, assists with laboratory experiences, and helps in automotive classes by managing the check-out and check-in of tools and consumable items for students and instructors. The role also assumes responsibility for the maintenance of tools and the inventory of supplies and equipment, and prepares and maintains various requisitions, records, and files.

Requirements

• Any combination equivalent to: two (2) years of technical training and experience within an auto environment or automobile technology instructional setting with demonstrated experience utilizing tools and equipment used in the automotive instructional program.
• One year of experience is equal to 12 months of experience at 40 hours per week. Applicable part-time experience will be converted to the full-time equivalent for purposes of meeting the experience requirement.
• If specifically referenced (i.e. degree 'or equivalent'), related experience that is above the minimum requirement may be substituted for education on a year for year basis.
• Additional assessment is required for applicants with foreign degrees from colleges or universities outside of the United States. Applicants must have their coursework evaluated by a professional association that is a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) and must submit a copy of the evaluation with the application.
• Valid California driver’s license and a safe driving record.
• Valid first aid certificate issued by an authorized agency.
• Knowledge of: Principles, practices, procedures, and equipment used in an automotive technology instructional lab environment.
• Knowledge of: Nomenclature, operation, and maintenance of tools, equipment, and materials used in automotive repair instructional classes and labs.
• Knowledge of: Tool room operations and procedures.
• Knowledge of: Operating and repair characteristics of gasoline and alternative fuel vehicles.
• Knowledge of: Principles and practices used in storing, handling, and disposing of hazardous materials.
• Knowledge of: Inventory control principles and practices.
• Knowledge of: Modern office procedures, methods, and equipment including computers and applicable software applications.
• Knowledge of: Basic principles and practices of budget administration.
• Ability to: Demonstrate competence in automotive maintenance and repair.
• Ability to: Prepare and set up laboratory equipment, materials, and other teaching aids in an organized and timely manner.
• Ability to: Clean, inspect, repair, and service a variety of automotive tools and equipment; tag tools that require repair.
• Ability to: Perform inventory control and maintain accurate inventory reports.
• Ability to: Order tools, consumable material, and supplies when necessary.
• Ability to: Manage budget expenditures.
• Ability to: Oversee and maintain safe operation of assigned automotive instructional laboratories and related support areas.
• Ability to: Use, operate, and ensure the proper operation, care, and security of automotive technology laboratory equipment, materials, and tools.
• Ability to: Adapt to changing technologies as it relates to Automotive Technology and learn functionality of new instruments, equipment, and systems.
• Ability to: Work independently with little direction.
• Ability to: Train and provide guidance to others.
• Ability to: Maintain records and prepare reports.
• Ability to: Administer first aid.
• Ability to: Work with and exhibit sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse racial, ethnic, disabled, sexual orientation, and cultural populations of community college students.
• Ability to: Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Responsibilities

• Check tools and consumable items in and out to instructors and students enrolled in automotive technology lab and lecture courses.
• Prepare, set up, disassemble, and maintain automotive technology laboratories and lab materials for student experiments as directed by faculty.
• Assist students in the technical aspects of automotive lab procedures.
• Operate a variety of automotive lab instruments and equipment; maintain automotive technology compound equipment and apparatus in a clean, operating, and orderly condition.
• Maintain records of tools in use; check tools and equipment for defects or damages when returned; maintain daily inventory of tools.
• Maintain and update supply database; prepare requisition orders for new and replacement supplies and equipment; receive, assign sequence numbers, engrave, inventory, and store new tools and equipment.
• Perform daily maintenance and minor repairs of tools and equipment; obtain quotes and arrange for major repairs of automotive equipment according to established guidelines.
• Fill out customer work orders; assist students in the process of processing a vehicle for repairs; communicate and forward all pertinent information to instructors; forward repair orders to appropriate instructor; assist in completing repair orders as necessary.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed