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Columbus State Community College

Automotive Lab Technician

Columbus State Community College, Columbus, Ohio, United States, 43224

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Job Summary The Lab Technician, Automotive Technology performs general technical duties, provides tools and equipment, performs diagnostic service, minor repairs, and supports the automotive laboratory.

Compensation Type:

Hourly

Compensation:

$20.95 per hour

Essential Job Functions Laboratory Technical Support

Distributes tools and equipment to students for classroom and laboratory use, documents disbursements, and collects and stores tools following use. Cleans tools, equipment, and floor.

Cleans and maintains the lab area. Opens and closes the Lab at shift end and ensures equipment is stored in the proper location to secure the Automotive Lab.

Ensures tools, equipment, and training aids are functional, operational, and performs needed diagnostic services and minor repairs. Replaces tools and equipment when necessary.

Prepares new training aids and donated vehicles for laboratory use. Performs periodic and safety maintenance on automotive lab equipment. Utilizes college approved contractors if repairs are necessary.

Performs vehicle preventive maintenance, charges batteries, maintains fuel levels, monitors tire pressure, and performs other maintenance of a routine nature. Updates automotive computerized equipment.

Inventory & Clerical Support

Maintains and updates inventory of tools, special service kits, equipment, stock items, and vehicles. Monitors disbursements, orders needed items, and obtains bid offers on new equipment. Utilizes college approved contractors to ensure proper handling and disposal of waste oil and other hazardous materials.

Uses college approved methods of handling recycling materials. Keeps accurate records. Completes and maintains required documentation, including inventory reports, equipment maintenance records, work orders, and requisitions.

Program Support

Assists instructors. Obtains and returns training materials, sets up vehicles and other training aids, and arranges chairs, tables, and equipment. Assists with breaking down labs and putting away tools and training aids when class is over, if necessary.

Answers routine questions, gives automotive lab tours, provides general information, and performs other duties to maintain good public and student relations.

Culture of Respect

Fosters and maintains a safe environment of respect and inclusion for faculty, staff, students, and members of the community.

Minimum Qualifications

High School Degree or GED with technical or vocational automotive training.

1 to 3 years progressively responsible experience servicing and repairing vehicles or working in a tool room or parts department.

State Motor Vehicle Operator's License or demonstrable ability to gain access to work site(s). Forklift Operator Certification.

An appropriate combination of education, training, coursework, and experience may qualify a candidate.

Disclaimer:

CSCC has the right to revise this position description at any time. This position description does not represent in any way a contract of employment.

Full Time/Part Time:

Full time

Scheduled Hours:

40

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