Automotive Lab Technician

Classification

Temporary

$22.70

Compensation will be commensurate with the level of the position, education, and experience.

Provides assistance to students, faculty, accounting offices, and vendors in the Automotive Technology program.

• Assists faculty with classroom and/or Shop Lab area with set up.
• Assists the faculty in the training and learning process both in classroom and lab areas.
• Purchases and resells auto parts; maintains running inventory of stocked items and their security.
• Checks-out and monitors special tools and equipment to faculty and students and repairs or replaces tools and equipment as necessary.
• Maintains school training vehicles and keeps records of repair work done and disposal of vehicles.
• Maintains customer work orders, reconciles pay outs and parts purchased, collects accounts and transmits accurate records of collected funds to financial management.
• Performs daily clean up of entire Auto Lab area and Auto Lab Classroom areas as well as exterior Auto Lab storage area and equipment.
• Performs daily safety checks of heavy shop equipment and repairs, as needed.
• Supervises part time Lab Technicians and work-study employees.
• Documents, organizes, and maintains records/ inventory on tools, parts, equipment, training aids, customer vehicles and school training vehicles.
• Maintains inventory on all equipment, reference materials, visual aids, classroom computers, classroom desk chairs, etc. in the confines of the auto program as per Central Stores directions.
• Performs renovation and updates of training aids equipment and tools and/or coordinates the repair of such by outside/vendors.
• Consistently and dependably attends work, activities, and functions as scheduled or assigned.

• Knowledge of automotive technology sufficient to perform the essential functions of the position.
• Knowledge of standard software applications used by the College or ability to learn same.
• Skill in organization and attention to detail
• Skill in using conflict resolution to settle problems involving customers and/or vendors.
• Ability to communicate with faculty members, students, and/or customers in a courteous, professional manner.
• Ability to work well with minimal supervision in a team-oriented environment.
• Ability to read and understand complex diagrams and technical language used in reference material.
• Ability to effectively work and interact with various cultures and ethnicities.

• Associate’s Degree in a related field.
• Two (2) years of full-time, work-related experience.
• Equivalent combination of education and/or work experience considered.
• Valid driver’s license and insurability to drive college vehicles required.
• Must pass background check.