Temp Instructional Support Tech IV (.8 FTE)

Portland Community College•Portland, OR
•$28 - $29•Onsite

About The Position

Portland Community College is hiring a temporary, part-time Instructional Support Tech IV for a 0.8 FTE position at the Swan Island Training Center at Vigor Shipyard. The scheduled shift is 1:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. Under the technical direction of faculty or an instructional administrator, the employee prepares welding shops or classrooms, supports instructional activities, and assists with the design, construction, or fabrication of equipment, modules, and experiments used in laboratories and classrooms. Work is performed relatively independently, subject to supervisory review and direction. The employee may also provide work direction to work-study students, student helpers, and casual employees. The role supports students and staff in the safe use of welding equipment, tools, materials, and laboratory resources; prepares and maintains the laboratory; and coordinates daily operations, supplies, equipment, and staff. The work takes place in a fast-paced, high-stress, physically demanding, and hazardous environment with a wide range of learners. Applicants must be able to establish residence in Oregon or Washington.

Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent and two years of post-secondary education in a technical discipline appropriate to the instructional support; relevant experience may substitute for post-secondary education on a year-for-year basis.
  • Three years of experience in welding, a welding shop, or related industrial manufacturing.
  • Written and oral communication skills adequate to help students understand the work they are to perform.
  • Proven ability to lead others and evaluate performance.
  • Ability to lift 50 pounds.
  • Depending on laboratory assignment, specialized knowledge and program-specific certifications may be required.
  • Ability to support student, faculty, and staff orientation to safety protocols and proper use of the laboratory and personal protective equipment.
  • Ability to diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair a wide variety of industrial equipment.
  • Experience creating purchase orders, making purchases using a purchase card, tracking expenditures, and ensuring budget compliance.
  • Ability and willingness to collaborate with faculty, staff, students, and vendors in a fast-paced, high-stress, physically demanding, hazardous environment serving a wide range of learners.
  • Computer competency, including email and Google Suite.

Responsibilities

  • Provide instructional support to students in the safe use of welding equipment, tools, materials, and laboratory resources.
  • Set up and support laboratory activities, monitor student progress, and assist with instruction and assessments as assigned.
  • Train and orient students and staff on laboratory procedures, equipment operation, safety protocols, and personal protective equipment.
  • Maintain laboratory records, inventories, and operational procedures.
  • Procure supplies, equipment, and instructional materials; track expenditures; and coordinate with vendors.
  • Maintain welding laboratories, equipment, and facilities to ensure safe, clean, and effective operations.
  • Troubleshoot equipment issues, coordinate repairs, and manage checkout and tracking of tools and materials.
  • Handle hazardous materials and maintain required safety documentation and Material Safety Data Sheets in compliance with applicable regulations.
  • Coordinate daily laboratory operations and oversee classified, temporary, and student employees.
  • Schedule, train, and support staff in laboratory preparation, equipment maintenance, and safety.
  • Assist with the design, construction, or fabrication of equipment, modules, and experiments for laboratories and classrooms.
  • Establish procedures for the use of equipment, inventory, supplies, materials, and machinery.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefit package
  • Oregon PERS contribution
  • Tax-deferred annuity program and deferred compensation program
  • Tuition waiver for the employee, spouse/domestic partner, and dependent children under 24, and partial tuition reimbursement for full-time employees attending other accredited institutions
  • Free access to sport centers, campus gymnasiums, performing arts, and cultural events
  • Paid vacation leave, starting at 8 hours per month, with additional hours based on years of service; prorated by FTE for part-time employees
  • One day of sick leave per month
  • 12 paid holidays
  • PCC Winter Break when the college is closed
  • 24 hours of personal leave per year
  • Opportunities for learning and professional development
  • Collaborative and inspiring campus community
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