What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lab Technician, Transportation Technologies position at Owens Community College?
Advertised Position Title:
Job Description:
Essential Functions:
Each Academic Program Lab Technician under a regular appointment in the School of STEM shall, as applicable to the Academic Program Lab Technician’s responsibilities to his/her department, division and to the college:
A. Prepare materials/equipment and develop and build training aids for classes/labs in the School of STEM at the direction of the School of STEM faculty with approval of the Chair.
B. Maintain lab equipment, order lab equipment and supplies, maintain equipment and supplies inventory, documentation and distribution. Provide preventive equipment maintenance and repair and/or make recommendations to the Chair for the required repair services.
C. Assist faculty in lab activities/duties as assigned by the Chair.
D. Substitute for faculty lecture and/or lab instruction with approval of Chair.
E. Maintains laboratory procedures manuals which include maintenance and repairs of equipment and vendor lists for materials and supplies. Maintains MSDS and hazardous material sheets as required by OSHA.
F. Schedules student workers to cover labs; trains and monitors student workers in the labs.
G. Attend meetings scheduled by the college, school, or department.
H. Pick up and deliver materials and supplies.
I. Other related duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Knowledge in automotive and diesel repair. Understanding of transportation technologies industry.
- Scan tool operation. Computer skills. Effective communication skills. Forklift operation or ability to learn.
- Diagnose equipment and tool repairs and fix as needed.
- Ability to organization and prioritize. Ability to effectively communicate with various people (including faculty, students, other lab technicians, staff, vendors, stakeholders, etc.)
- Ability to analyze and make recommendations.
- Ability to maintain a professional working attitude, especially in stressful situations.
Minimum Education Requirements:
- High School Diploma or equivalent (G.E.D)
Union Position:
Owens Faculty Association
Job Classification:
Faculty
Duty Days:
210 Days
Work Schedule:
TBD
Grant Funded Position:
No - Not Grant Funded
FLSA Status:
United States of America (Exempt)
Pay Basis:
Salary
Hiring Range
$35,000.00
Retirement System:
STRS - STRS (Retirement System Classification)Salary : $35,000
