Automotive Lab Technician

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.
  • Maintains and performs diagnostic services and minor repairs on tools and equipment.
  • 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.
• Clerical Support:
  • Maintains and updates inventory of tools, special service kits, equipment, stock items, and vehicles.
  • Maintains 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.
  • Keeps accurate records.
  • Completes and maintains required documentation, including inventory reports, equipment maintenance records, work orders, and requisitions.
• Program Support:
  • Aids 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.

Additional Information

• In order to ensure your application is complete, you must complete the following:
• Please ensure you have all the necessary documents available when starting the application process.
• For all faculty positions (Instructor, Annually Contracted Faculty, and Adjunct), you will need to upload an unofficial copy of your transcript when completing your application.
• Prior to submitting your application, please review and update (if necessary) the information in your candidate profile as it will transfer to your application.
• If you are a current employee of Columbus State Community College, please log in to Workday to use the internal application process.