PWSC CTE Shop Student Assistant

Prince William Sound College is recruiting for a CTE Shop Student Assistant to assist with building training props, organizing instructional shops, and preparing spaces for courses.

Assist PWSC Career and Technical Education faculty with preparing and maintaining instructional shops and training spaces. Responsibilities include building training props under faculty supervision, moving and organizing tools, equipment, materials, and supplies, setting up shops for new courses, and resetting spaces after instruction. Assist with inventory control, monitor consumable supplies and report low-stock items for purchasing, and maintain clean, organized, and safe work areas while following all shop safety procedures and PPE requirements.

PWSC offers small class sizes, a close-knit campus community, and one-on-one interaction with staff and faculty shape a unique learning experience, along with recreational opportunities abound for outdoor enthusiasts in the nearby mountains, waterways, and glaciers.

Applicants should be dependable, organized, willing to learn, and able to follow verbal and written instructions. The position requires attention to detail, clear communication, teamwork, and a commitment to safe work practices.
Students must be able to count and record inventory accurately and perform hands-on shop tasks, including standing, bending, and assisting with moving tools and materials, with or without reasonable accommodation. Students must follow faculty direction and use tools only after receiving appropriate training and authorization.

Minimum Qualifications:

Familiarity with basic hand tools, construction, maintenance, or shop work is preferred. Prior paid experience or completion of a CTE program is not required; training will be provided.

An unrestricted Alaska driver’s license and clean driving record in compliance with UA Safe Driving criteria is required.

Applicants must meet UA student employment eligibility requirements, including enrollment in at least six UA credits during the semester of employment and a cumulative GPA of at least 2.0, unless an approved exception applies. Continuing student employees must demonstrate successful completion of at least six UA credits in the preceding semester.

Position Details:

This position is located on the Prince William Sound Campus in Valdez, Alaska. Work schedules will generally not exceed 20 hours per week during the semester. Employment between semesters is subject to applicable UA eligibility requirements.

This is a pooled position and applications are reviewed as needed. Submission of an application does not guarantee review or a job offer.

If you have any questions regarding this position, please contact Cassidy Coleman, HR Coordinator, at clcoleman
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