Provisional / Temp. Voc. Instructional Tech / Tool Room Attendant

Job Description :

POSITION DESCRIPTION :

Under general supervisor; provide vocational instruction support for the various vocational programs such as auto technology, prepare equipment, materials, supplies and training aids for classroom instruction and student laboratory assignments for the assigned program; provide instruction and assist students in the proper use and operation of shop equipment; maintain a clean, safe and orderly learning environment; implement an effective tool inventory control process, and perform related duties as assigned.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS / DUTIES :

Assist instructors in planning for and conducting class session; provide input on class sessions; content and laboratory exercises; prepare training aids for class sessions; demonstrate technique, processes and methods for students; tutor students in small groups or on an individual basis on class session material and demonstrated techniques, processes and methods; answer questions and monitor the work of students in completing homework and lab assignments; provide instruction on the proper and safe use of equipment, tools and materials; issues tools and supplies to students for classroom and laboratory use.

Prepare equipment, material, tools and supplies required for class sessions and student laboratory assignments; as necessary, inspect, troubleshoot, rebuild, repair, service and / or fabricate items required; refer to manuals, schematics to determine and repair causes of equipment malfunction; check out and organizes tools required for student and laboratory use; inspect tools for damage and defects; recommend or send items out for repair.

Operate and demonstrate equipment, such as hydraulic presses, brake lathes, wheel balancing equipment, engine bores and other equipment and tools for auto technology; perform basic maintenance to ensure proper operational condition.

Supervise work study students assigned to the program; coordinate and assign work; monitor and provide instruction on safe work practices and procedures; provide performance feedback.

Prepare requisitions and place orders to maintain an inventory of shop equipment, tools, materials and supplies; pick up ordered items from vendors when necessary; maintain security of lab equipment, materials and facilities; open and close shop.

Maintain computer, systems and software applicable to the program; perform general administrative and clerical duties in support of program activities, including; forecasting and monitoring expenditures, ; maintaining purchasing and inventory records; preparing and submitting time cards for student workers; maintaining program- specific database.

Assist in maintaining a safe, clean and orderly learning environment to ensure the health and safety of instructors, students, work study assistants and staff; maintain, inspect repairs and clean shop facilities and equipment or arranges for their repair and / or replacement; ensure proper storage and handling of hazardous materials.

Recommend the major repair of auto equipment by outside vendors.

Perform related duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES :

KNOWLEDGE OF :

Methods, techniques, parts, tools and materials used in the assigned department.

Operation and maintenance of a wide variety of hand, power and shop tools and equipment common to the trade.

Properties of vehicle lubrication systems, including oils and grease used in servicing and maintaining vehicles and equipment.

Safe work methods and safety regulations pertaining to the work.

Shop mathematics.

Federal, state and local laws and regulations pertaining to the handling and disposal of hazardous materials and clean air requirements.

Administrative practices, including purchasing and record keeping.

ABILITY TO :

Diagnose and repair a wide variety of diesel and gasoline-powered vehicles and related equipment.

Demonstrate work processes, methods and techniques to students clearly and effectively.

Operate and maintain a wide variety of hand power and shop tools and equipment used in the work.

Follow, demonstrate and enforce safe work practices, safety precautions and safety policies and procedures when working with students and student workers.

Estimate necessary materials and equipment to complete assignments.

Read and interpret manuals, specifications and drawings applicable to the work.

Use shop mathematics to make calculations.

Organize, set priorities and exercise sound judgment with areas of responsibility.

Organize and maintain records and files.

Communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing.

Understand and follow written and oral instructions.

Use tact, discretion, courtesy and patience in dealing with sensitive and difficult students and situations.

Establish and maintain effective working relationships with instructors, faculty, staff, vendors, students, the public and others encountered in the course of work.

Required Qualifications :

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be :

A typical way of obtaining the knowledge, skills and abilities outlined above is graduation from high school or high school equivalency; and two years of journey-level experience in the appropriate discipline; or an equivalent combination of training and experience. An Associate's degree is highly desirable.

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

A valid California driver's license and the ability to maintain insurability under the District's vehicle insurance policy.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

A valid forklift operator's certificate.

WORKING CONDITIONS :

Use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls and reach with hands and arms.

Frequently stand and talk or hear conversations and equipment signal warning.

Frequently required to walk; sit, climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.

Frequently lift and / or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and or move up to 100 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

Use written and oral communication skills.

Read and interpret documents and information.

Analyze and solve problems.

Observe and interpret people and situations.

Use basic math.

Learn and apply new information or skills.

Work under intensive deadlines with constant interruptions and interact with Distant instructors, faculty, staff, students, the public and others encountered in the course of work.

The employee works in a shop near moving mechanical equipment and parts and works on wet, slippery surfaces.

The employee is regularly exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals and risk of electrical shock. The noise level is frequently loud.