Job Information
Delta College Automotive Lab Technician in University Center, Michigan
Employee Group: Support
Division/Department: Business & Technology
Status:
- Part-time, 20 hrs/week, 52 weeks/year
- Starting Salary: $17.02 -- $18.88 per hour: Commensurate with Qualifications and Experience
Position Summary Information
Position Accountabilities and Essential Functions
The successful candidate must demonstrate experience, skills, and commitment to fostering an environment of belonging, diversity, equity, and inclusion among students, faculty, and staff.
LAB SUPPORT:
Independently organize, repair, and maintain automotive labs, equipment, tools, vehicles, and components for use by automotive students.
Complete Preventative Maintenance tasks on a rotating basis for the Automotive lab's equipment and evaluate lab equipment for proper functionality.
Track vehicle and component utilization to maximize downtime and minimize repetitive use of the same vehicles for the same tasks, thus reducing damage from overuse.
Assemble automotive systems/training aides using hand tools or measuring instruments.
Maintain inventory of automotive supplies, components, vehicles, and equipment.
FACULTY/RESOURCE SUPPORT:
Communicate regularly with faculty, the learning resource manager, and the learning resource technician, and assist them in tracking down and identifying repair parts and vendors for the programs.
Coordinate with faculty to train student workers in completing Preventative Maintenance tasks specifically for automotive labs.
STUDENT EXPERIENCE SUPPORT:
Coordinate with faculty to offer open lab time for students.
Create an empowering, supportive, and inclusive environment within the programs to foster student success and overall program success.
Required Qualifications
Associate degree in a relevant technical area or two (2) years completed college-level coursework (60+ credit hours) or equivalent combination of education and related experience.
State of Michigan mechanics license required.
Self-directed and highly motivated in completing assignments correctly and on time.
Additional Experiences Considered
ASE Certification preferred.
At least 2 years of relevant and related work experience in the automotive repair field is preferred.
Ability to work with a diverse population.
Ability to work as a team member.
Proficient oral and written communication skills.
Proficient in the use of technology, including a personal computer, Microsoft Office products, and the Internet.
Application Deadline
The position will remain open until filled. The College reserves the right to close the recruitment process once a sufficient applicant pool has been identified.
Special Instructions to Applicants
Complete an online application and attach a cover letter with the position title, resume, and copies of transcripts and/or certifications and licenses.
Posting Specific Questions
- Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- In order to track our recruitment sources, please indicate how you became aware of the position vacancy?
Delta.edu
Indeed.com
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HigherEdJobs.com
Michigan HERC Website
MLive (Grand Rapids Press, Flint Journal, Ann Arbor News, Jackson Citizen Patriot, Kalamazoo Gazette, Saginaw News, Muskegon Chronicle, Bay City Times)
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- What efforts have you made, or been involved with, to foster diversity competence and understanding? (Open Ended Question)
Applicant Documents
Required Documents:
Resume
Cover Letter