Instructional Lab Technician-Automotive Technology
Company: Southwestern Community College District
Location: Chula Vista
Posted on: May 26, 2023
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Job Description:
Instructional Lab Technician-Automotive Technology
Southwestern Community College District
Work Site: 900 Otay Lakes Road, Chula Vista, CA 91910
Department: School of Business and Technology
District Values
Incumbents in District positions are expected to exhibit an
equity-minded focus, responsiveness, and sensitivity to and
understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural,
gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of
community college students, and employees, including those with
physical or learning disabilities, and successfully foster and
support an inclusive educational and employment environment.
Responsibilities:
Under the direction of the Dean maintain and care for the
facilities and equipment of the automotive technology instructional
lab compound; provide support to instructional staff including to
assist with laboratory experiences; provide assistance in
automotive classes by checking tools and consumable items in and
out to students and instructors; assume responsibility for the
maintenance of tools and the inventory of supplies and equipment;
and prepare and maintain a variety of requisitions, records, and
files. REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES: The following duties are typical for
this classification. Incumbents may not perform all of the listed
duties and/or may be required to perform additional or different
duties from those set forth below to address business needs and
changing business practices.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. Ensure students and instructors are working
in lab areas in a safe manner at all times; encourage the use of
safety practices; administer first aid as necessary. 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. Perform related duties and
responsibilities as required.
Knowledge and Abilities:
MUST HAVE KNOWLEDGE OF: Principles, practices, procedures, and
equipment used in an automotive technology instructional lab
environment. Nomenclature, operation, and maintenance of tools,
equipment, and materials used in automotive repair instructional
classes and labs. Tool room operations and procedures. Technical
aspects of field of specialty. Operating and repair characteristics
of gasoline and alternative fuel vehicles. Principles and practices
used in storing, handling, and disposing of hazardous materials.
Inventory control principles and practices. Occupational hazards
and safety regulations, precautions, and procedures. Principles and
practices of record keeping. Correct English usage, grammar,
spelling, punctuation, and vocabulary. Oral and written
communications skills. Interpersonal skills using tact, patience,
and courtesy. Modern office procedures, methods, and equipment
including computers and applicable software applications. Basic
principles and practices of budget administration.
MUST HAVE ABILITY TO: Demonstrate competence in automotive
maintenance and repair. Prepare and set up laboratory equipment,
materials, and other teaching aids in an organized and timely
manner. Check tools in and out; properly store tools and equipment.
Clean, inspect, repair, and service a variety of automotive tools
and equipment; tag tools that require repair. Perform inventory
control and maintain accurate inventory reports. Maintain adequate
quantities of automotive instructional lab tools, materials, and
supplies. Order tools, consumable material, and supplies when
necessary. Oversee and maintain safe operation of assigned
automotive instructional laboratories and related support areas.
Use, operate, and ensure the proper operation, care, and security
of automotive technology laboratory equipment, materials, and
tools. Adapt to changing technologies as it relates to Automotive
Technology and learn functionality of new instruments, equipment,
and systems. Work independently with little direction. Plan and
organize work; meet schedules and timelines. Maintain records and
prepare reports. Administer first aid. Understand and follow oral
and written directions. Work with and exhibit sensitivity to and
understanding of the diverse racial, ethnic, disabled, sexual
orientation, and cultural populations of community college
students. Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in
writing. Establish and maintain effective working relationships
with those contacted in the course of work.
Education and Experience:
Any combination of training and experience which would provide the
required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical
way to obtain the required qualifications would be:
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.
Minimum Qualifications: (Faculty and Academic Administrator
Positions Only)
Desirable Qualifications:
Candidates must exhibit an appreciation of, a sensitivity to, and
respect for a rich and diverse academic environment, inclusive of
students, faculty, and staff of varying social, economic, cultural,
ideological and ethnic backgrounds, and those with disabilities.
Experience working in a community with a similar diversity pattern
as is found in the service area for Southwestern College is
desirable.
Salary
Range 24, Steps 1-7, $5202.92-$6,582.76. Initial placement for
external applicants is Step 1. An excellent benefits package which
includes medical, vision, dental, retirement, vacation, and
generous sick leave package.
Start Date
As soon as the successful candidate is identified and following the
subsequent governing board approval.
Screening Deadline
All application materials must be received on-line at
https://jobs.swccd.edu. Position is open until filled. Applications
received by the first screening deadline of 11:59 p.m. on Friday,
May 26, 2023 are guaranteed to be reviewed by the selection
committee. Any application received after the deadline is not
guaranteed a review.
Work Schedule:
Monday-Friday: 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. (Approximately). Work schedule
may be adjusted to include some Saturdays to meet the needs of the
School.-- -Successful candidate may be assigned to any of the
campus sites (Chula Vista, National City, Otay Mesa, and/or San
Ysidro).
Additional Information:
We regret we are unable to accept faxed, e-mailed, mailed, or hand
delivered application materials. Only complete application
materials submitted through SWC online system will be accepted. To
complete and submit your application for this position, please
visit our online employment website at https://jobs.swccd.edu. All
required information must be submitted online before the review
date and time indicated on the job posting.
A confirmation number will be assigned if your application packet
has been successfully submitted. Assistance with the online
application process is available through the Human Resources Office
at 900 Otay Lakes Road, Chula Vista, CA 91910; telephone: (619)
482-6395 or e-mail to employment@swccd.edu.
It is the sole responsibility of the applicant to ensure that all
application materials are received by the review deadline date. A
separate, complete application packet is required for each position
for which you are applying for. All materials included in your
application packet become District property, will not be returned,
will not be copied, and will be considered for this opening
only.
Candidates selected for employment with Southwestern Community
College District must be fingerprinted by an electronic
fingerprinting service (i.e. LiveScan) within 10 days of
employment; provide clearance of tuberculosis (dated within the
past 4 years and renewed every four years as a condition of
continued employment) within 60 days of employment; provide proof
of eligibility to work in the United States.
In addition to the above, for Faculty/Administrator positions
(only), successful candidate must submit official (sealed) college
transcripts confirming date degree conferred and/or a valid CA
Community College Credential.
Reasonable accommodations will be provided to candidates with
verified disabilities. Accommodation requests should be made at the
time the interview appointment is scheduled.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer and in compliance with the
Americans with Disabilities Act, Southwestern Community College
District will make reasonable accommodations for individuals with
disabilities.
The Southwestern Community College District shall not discriminate
against any person in employment or in any program affiliated with
the District on the basis of age, ancestry, color, ethnic group
identification, national origin, religion, race, sex, sexual
orientation, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or on
the basis of these perceived characteristics, or based on
association with a person or group with one or more of these actual
or perceived characteristics.
Notice of Availability of the Annual Security Report -----"
Southwestern College is committed to assisting all members of the
community in providing for their own safety and security. The
Annual Security Report is available on the SWCPD website at
https://www.swccd.edu/student-support/safety-and-security/jeanne-clery-act/.
If you would like to receive a hard copy of the Annual Security
Report, which contains this information, you can stop by the SWC
College Police Department or you can request that a copy be mailed
to you by calling (619) 482-6390.
The report contains information regarding campus security and
personal safety including topics such as: crime prevention; public
safety authority; crime reporting policies; programs to prevent
dating violence, domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking;
the procedures the College will follow when one of these crimes is
reported; and other matters of importance related to security on
campus. The report also contains information about crime statistics
for the three most recent calendar years concerning reported crimes
that occurred on campus; in certain off-campus buildings or
property owned or controlled by the College or a recognized student
organization; and on public property within, or immediately
adjacent to and accessible from the campus.
This information is required by law and is provided by the SWC
College Police Department.
Drug and Alcohol Abuse Prevention Plan (DAAPP) -----" More
information about the DAAPP, including the Drug Free Environment
and Drug Prevention Program Policy and Procedure and Biennial
report can be found in the Health and Safety Section of the campus
Consumer Information page (
http://www.swccd.edu/index.aspx?page=1084)
To apply, visit: https://jobs.swccd.edu/postings/4256
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