Automotive Lab Technician

Classification

Minimum Pay

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

•    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, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

•    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.