00001750 - Automotive Lab Technician

The Automotive Lab Technician’s position is primarily to provide support for the automotive faculty in order to support the learning activities that take place in the automotive labs. The position is responsible for maintaining the functionality and organization of automotive equipment, inventory of necessary supplies, and parts for vehicles.

Requisition ID:
Position Number: 00001750
Employee Group:  Professional, Management and Administration
Schedule: 40 hours/52 weeks
Compensation:
Benefits: Full-time Part-time Limited Benefits
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ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Assist the Automotive Faculty in organizing shop materials, equipment, vehicles and lab projects in order to support the hands-on learning that takes place in the automotive labs

• Facilitate a preventive maintenance program for the automotive lab equipment including coordinating maintenance activities with faculty, staff, students, and vendors to minimize equipment downtime

• Provide mechanical support to maintain, inspect, repair and install equipment when needed. Coordinate work done by internal departments such as facilities, IT, and external vendors to complete repairs and installations of lab equipment

• Work with faculty and public on customer work orders, scheduling customer work orders, and collecting payment

• Maintain inventories of vehicles, tools, equipment, preventive maintenance lubrication schedules and order parts/supplies as required

• Assist the Automotive Faculty with the students in their labs as scheduled and approved ahead of time

• Regular attendance during normal scheduled hours is required. Being present is essential for serving customers and performing the essential functions of this position

• Performs other related duties as assigned

JOB SPECIFICATIONS

Educational Credentials

• Associate’s degree in Automotive, State of Michigan Master Certifications, or equivalent work experience required

• Valid Michigan Driver’s License required

Work Experience

• 5 years of experience working as an Automotive Technician

Skills

• Making decisions and solving problems

• Getting information

• Inspecting equipment, structures, and materials

• Handling and moving objects

• Repairing and maintaining mechanical equipment

• Controlling machines and processes

• Organizing, planning, and prioritizing work

• Updating and using relevant knowledge

• Communicating with supervisors and peers

• Monitor processes, surroundings, and materials

• Operating vehicles, mechanized devices, and equipment

• Establishing and maintaining interpersonal relationships

• Evaluating information to determine compliance with standards

Physical Demands

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds

• May travel to off campus locations

• Must be punctual and have good attendance record

Mental Demands

• The ability to work with a variety of college staff personnel

• The ability to provide customer service to faculty, staff, students, and the general public

• Proactive communication and organizational skills that contributes to a quality work environment as part of the team

Working Conditions

• GRCC will comply with any mandated health and safety requirements. Compliance information is available on our policies website

• Must have a valid Michigan driver’s license and be able to travel locally between GRCC facilities and to pick up parts and supplies