Temp Instructional Support Tech IV (.FTE

Position: Temp Instructional Support Tech IV (.8 FTE)

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Please Note: PCC currently limits employment to individuals residing in Oregon and Washington. Employment offersare contingent upon the ability to establish residence in Oregon or Washington.

Portland Community College will also ensure that applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for the hiring process are provided for. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact the PCC Talent Acquisition Team at pccjobs.

Portland Community College is the largest post-secondary institution in Oregon and 19th largest in the nation, serving approximately 80,000 full- and part-time students. With four comprehensive campuses, five workforce training and education centers, and 200 community locations in the Portland metropolitan area, our unique role is to make high-quality education accessible to everyone, creating opportunities for our students and contributing to the economic development of our community.

Under the technical direction of one or more members of the facultyor an instructional administrator, prepares the weld shop or classrooms following specified instructions. Assists with thedesign, construction and/or fabrication of equipment, modules, and experiments that will be used in the laboratories or classrooms toassist the instructor in the delivery of desired instructional outcomes. Work is performed relatively independently subject to supervisory review and direction.

Incumbents may provide work direction to work-study, student helpers and casual employees and coordinate their activities.

What You’ll Do and Who We Are Looking For

• Apply by September 13, 2026
• This is a 0.8 FTE position.
• The location is Swan Island Training Center at Vigor Shipyard.

Instruction & Instructional Support

• Provide instructional support to students through the safe useof 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 the use of personal protective equipment PPE).

Administrative Duties

• Maintain laboratory records, inventories, and operational procedures.
• Procure supplies, equipment, and instructional materials; trackexpenditures and coordinate with vendors.

Maintenance & Equipment Management

• Maintain welding laboratories, equipment, and facilities toensure safe, clean, and effective operations.
• Troubleshoot equipment issues, coordinate repairs, and managethe checkout and tracking of tools and materials.
• Handle hazardous materials and maintain required safety documentation in compliance with applicable regulations and maintain Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS).

Personnel & Leadership

• Coordinate daily laboratory operations and oversee classified,temporary, and student employees.
• Schedule, train, and support staff in laboratory preparation,equipment maintenance, and safety.

Minimum Qualifications:

To be considered, your application must demonstrate these minimum qualifications. (Experience is calculated based on the start and end dates you provide multiplied by thenumber of hours per week worked).

• High school diploma or equivalent and two years ofpost-secondary education in a specific technical discipline appropriate to the instructional support.
• Three years of experience in the technical area are required;relevant experience may substitute for the post-secondary education requirement on a year-for-year basis.
• Must have proven written and oral communications skills adequate to assist students in understanding the work they are toperform.
• Proven ability to lead others and evaluate performance.
• The ability to lift 50 lbs in this work environment is required.
• Depending on laboratory assignment, some positions may also require specialized knowledge and program-specific certifications.

Success Criteria:
These qualifications, skills and abilities are critical for success in this position.

• Demonstrates the ability to provide general assistance to students, faculty and staff to ensure orientation to safety protocols and proper use of the laboratory and personal protective equipment.
• Demonstrates the ability to support activities in the weldshop; establishes procedures for the use of equipment, inventory,supplies, materials, and machinery.
• Demonstrate the ability to diagnose, troubleshoot and repair awide variety of industrial equipment
• Experience creating purchase orders, making purchase on purchase card, tracking expenditures, and ensuring budget compliance
• Demonstrates a willingness and ability to work collaboratively with faculty, staff, students and vendors to best meet the needs ofthe fast paced, high stress, physically demanding, hazardous environment with a wide-range of learners.
• Demonstrates computer competency skills, including but not limited to email, and Google Suite.

Why You'll Love Working Here

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