Instructional Support Tech III for Aviation Maintenance (Temporary - 6 months)
About The Position
Portland Community College is hiring a full-time, temporary Instructional Support Technician III to support its Aviation Maintenance Technology program at the Rock Creek campus. Under the technical direction of faculty or an instructional administrator, the technician prepares multiple laboratories or classrooms and assists with designing, constructing, fabricating, modifying, or rebuilding equipment, modules, and experiments for instruction. The work is performed relatively independently, subject to supervisory review and direction. The role supports hands-on learning and student safety by maintaining laboratory equipment and supplies, orienting students and staff to lab procedures and safety protocols, troubleshooting equipment, and coordinating laboratory operations. The technician may direct student helpers, work-study students, and casual employees, and may assist with purchasing, budget tracking, records, and timesheets. This is a six-month temporary position at the Rock Creek campus. Applicants must reside in Oregon or Washington.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Two years of post-secondary education in a technical discipline appropriate to the instructional support; relevant experience may substitute year for year for this education requirement.
- Two years of experience supporting laboratory activities in the technical area.
- Communication skills sufficient to help students understand the work they are to perform.
- Ability to lead others.
Responsibilities
- Prepare multiple laboratories or classrooms according to specified instructions.
- Consult with faculty or an instructional administrator to design, construct, modify, or rebuild equipment, modules, and experiments for classroom or laboratory use.
- Assist students, faculty, and staff with orientation to safety protocols, laboratory procedures, and proper use of personal protective equipment.
- Troubleshoot and diagnose equipment problems and assist with laboratory setup.
- Coordinate support activities across laboratories and establish procedures for using equipment, supplies, materials, software, hardware, and machinery.
- Provide work direction to student helpers, work-study students, and casual staff; coordinate schedules, orient new staff, train them in safe equipment use and maintenance, monitor performance, and report problems to administrative supervision.
- Order departmental supplies, equipment, and instructional materials using the College purchasing card and follow purchasing guidelines; track expenditures and reconcile bank statements.
- Maintain and inventory equipment, materials, supplies, written materials, software, and hardware; perform or schedule equipment repairs; check out items to students and maintain vendor contacts.
- Reconcile departmental expenditure transactions against College budget reports, process money transfers as needed, and authorize limited expenditures up to the authorized amount.
- Maintain records related to laboratory activities and the acquisition, maintenance, and distribution of tools, equipment, materials, supplies, and written materials.
- Maintain the cleanliness and security of laboratories and work areas, help ensure a safe laboratory environment, and report maintenance problems.
- May create EPAFs and process timesheets for students and casual staff.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefit package
- Oregon PERS contribution
- Tax-deferred annuity program and deferred compensation program
- Tuition waiver for the employee, spouse or domestic partner, and dependent children under 24; partial tuition reimbursement for full-time employees attending other accredited institutions
- Free access to sport centers and campus gymnasiums, performing arts, and cultural events
- Paid vacation leave, starting at 8 hours per month, with additional hours based on years of service
- Sick leave of 1 day 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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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
