Lab Assistant (Fire Science)

Kansas City Kansas Community College•Kansas City, KS

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Fire Science Lab Assistant supports instructional staff by helping students acquire and master practical, hands-on firefighting and hazardous materials skills. This role is also responsible for routine preventive maintenance, inventory tracking, and the setup of all academy equipment, apparatus, and training props. This is a POOL position. Application materials for this position are accepted on an on-going basis.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent.
Certifications: Currently have or the documented ability to obtain them within six months of hire Firefighter I (IFSAC), Firefighter II certifications (IFSAC), Hazardous Materials Awareness, Hazardous Materials Operations.
Three (3) to five (5) years of volunteer or career fire service experience (a combination of academy training time and field experience is acceptable).
Knowledge and ability to demonstrate and coach proper techniques in firefighting and hazardous materials response.
Ability to regularly lift, carry, and maneuver equipment or objects weighing up to 100 lbs. under fireground training conditions.
Ability to effectively communicate, support, and instruct individuals from multicultural backgrounds and varying skill levels.
Ability to maintain a supportive, patient, and fair learning environment while objectively evaluating student competencies and providing constructive feedback.

Nice To Haves

Associate of Fire Science Degree.
Six (6) or more years of volunteer or career fire service experience (a combination of academy training time and field experience).

Responsibilities

Provide technical guidance to students in the performance of specific educational tasks during Fire Academy courses.
Observe and document student performance of assigned firefighting and hazardous materials skills and training evolutions.
Ensure strict safety practices are always followed by students.
Adhere to and enforce all required safety procedures during live fire evolutions.
Monitor student use of college-owned turnout gear, SCBA, and equipment; promptly report malfunctioning, damaged, or worn equipment needing repair or replacement.
Perform monthly maintenance checks on all training equipment and apparatus.
Maintain accurate inventories of all academy equipment and tools.
Enforce all rules, regulations, and institutional guidelines set forth by the program, KCKCC, and governing external agencies.
Set up, tear down, and maintain practical skills stations for training exercises.
Perform other related duties as assigned by the supervisor or lead instructor.