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Lab Assistant, Automotive Technology

Employer
Prairie State College
Location
Chicago Heights, IL
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Employment Type
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Institution Type
Community College
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Job Details

Posting Number:

H0416P

Classification:

Part-Time

Position Title:

Lab Assistant, Automotive Technology

Status of Position:

Part-Time

FLSA:

Non Exempt

Position Summary:

Maintains lab equipment, tools and vehicles. Monitors students during laboratory sessions and provides tutorial services to students to enhance academic progress and achievement in Automotive Technology courses

Reporting Relationship:

Direct reporting relationship to the Dean, Career and Technical Education

Essential Responsibilities:

  1. Ensures that everyone present in the laboratory is adhering to the appropriate lab and industry safety standards.
  2. Communicates with instructional staff and/or department coordinator as appropriate.
  3. Assists with coordination of customer vehicle repairs
  4. Helps maintain the cleanliness and organization of the Automotive lab.
  5. Assists in restocking consumables during and between courses.
  6. Assists in preparing simulation displays including the assembly and disassembly of lab equipment and automotive components.
  7. Assists in maintaining and repairing lab equipment as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

  1. Some knowledge of Automotive Technology or experience working in a laboratory environment or automotive repair facility.
  2. Literate in reading, writing, math and computation skills as well as computer literate or willing to learn.
  3. High school diploma or equivalent.
  4. Valid driver’s license.

Preferred Qualifications:

  1. One year of experience in Automotive Technology.
  2. One year of experience working in an automotive repair facility.

Anticipated Work Hours and Days:

Varies; see class schedule.

Posting Date:

08/25/2023

Open Until Filled:

Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants:

All applications must be submitted electronically.

Organization

 

Prairie State College is a richly diverse community college located 30 minutes south of Chicago. The College serves over 5,000 students through its credit programs and offers a wide range of associate degrees and certificates, all of which feature student-centered instruction. In addition, the College offers workforce education, ESL and GED programs, and continuing, corporate and professional education. prairie_state_college1.jpg

Our 37-acre campus in Chicago Heights features “smart” classrooms, modern laboratories, a Business and Community Education Center, an Adult Education Outreach Center, and a spacious new Fitness Complex. In order to meet community needs, courses are also offered at our Matteson Area Center and at local businesses, community centers, and schools.

prairie_state_college2.jpgThe College provides a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, vision and life insurance, tuition reimbursement for administrators and staff, free courses in our Fitness Center, and an optional 403(b) plan in addition to a comprehensive retirement plan through the State University Retirement System. Employees can enroll their children in our state-of-the-art Children’s Learning Center for a modest fee.

 

 

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