SUBSTITUTE POOL - AUTOMOTIVE LABORATORY MANAGER

Description

Under general direction, coordinate technical laboratories and lab equipment. Prepare technical laboratory demonstration, and study materials for assigned area.

Receive limited supervision from faculty of assigned area within a broad framework of standard District policies and procedures.

Perform varied support activities, and related work assignments as required.

Example of Duties

Essential Functions

Prepare and set up equipment for laboratory sessions and class demonstrations according to the instructions of the faculty;

return equipment from laboratory sessions and class demonstrations in a timely fashion.

• Acquire, control, safely store, operate, maintain, and, repair inventory of laboratory equipment, and materials. This may include hazardous materials.
• Ensure appropriate storage, handling and disposal of hazardous materials and equipment; provide appropriate documentation as required by government agencies.
• Keep records related to operation of the labs and stockroom, including hazardous waste storage and disposal records and MSDS information.
• Coordinate. train and supervise student employees; provide appropriate student safety training; maintain records of training.
• Perform regular inspections of all laboratory equipment, storage areas, and safety equipment in stockrooms and labs.
• Perform and / or arrange for maintenance and repair of laboratory equipment; design / construct special equipment or models as needed;

perform complex fabrication, repair, and maintenance of instruments, machinery, electromechanical, and electronic devices and other lab equipment.

• Maintain accurate inventory of equipment, supplies and materials-.
• Perform software and hardware computer tasks including but not limited to : set-up computers and peripherals. ready them for specific purposes, ready computer projectors and monitors for class use;

check for viruses; research, order, install and operate software programs for the lab.

• Perform complex software and hardware repair and maintenance of networked and freestanding computers, peripherals and data acquisition equipment.
• Assist instructors with technology and computer use in the classroom.
• Specify, order, set-up, and maintain servers with client computer, staff, and student accounts.
• Coordinate the scheduling and use of facilities and equipment with other technicians and faculty.
• Promote safe laboratory conditions and practices; follow all standard safety procedures during work; recognize / help rectify any potential safety problems by performing routine inspections of equipment and the laboratory environment.
• Create / update observation field trip lists and instructions as required; organize field trip logistics; transport students, student aides, field observational or experimental equipment to field sites.
• Monitor laboratory plumbing, utilities, ventilation, and fume hoods; report problems promptly to Maintenance Supervisor.
• Participate in division meetings and assist department faculty in writing Action Plans, Instructional Equipment Requests, and Program Review.
• Develop and maintain laboratory budgets in coordination with faculty.
• Participate in required safety trainings.
• Assist in the development of new laboratory procedures : serve as resource person to instructors; recommend laboratory equipment and supplies.
• Participate on committees as required.
• Maintain accurate fiscal and vehicle registration records.

Other Duties

Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education and Experience :

Any combinations of education, training, and experience which would indicate possession of the required knowledge and abilities listed herein.

For example, completion of two years of college course work in Automotive or a closely related field, and two years of recent experience which provided specific demonstrable knowledge of and skills in the automotive repair and maintenance field.

Knowledge

• Knowledge of : the subject matter, terminology, properties, laboratory techniques, specialized instruments. equipment and materials to be used;
• response methodology to chemical spills and other laboratory accidents, and the current regulations and recommendations for the safe handling, storage, and disposal of hazardous materials;

basic needs and requirements of students in the area to which assigned; methodology for individualized instruction; computer applications including word processing, database management and industry software as required to fulfill the requirements of the job.

Abilities

• Ability to : work with little supervision; prioritize tasks and multitask; carry out oral and written instructions; use specialized instruments, equipment and machinery;
• perform experiments and demonstrations; communicate satisfactorily in both oral and written form; demonstrate an understanding, patient, and receptive attitude toward student learning;
• use appropriate and correct English spelling, grammar, and punctuation; perform mathematical calculations with speed and accuracy;
• accurately and effectively use word processing and database management and other industry software programs as needed to fulfill the requirements of the job;
• learn and successfully use new software programs as required to fulfill the requirements of the job; establish and maintain effective work relationships with those contacted in the performance of required duties;

demonstrate an understanding of, sensitivity to and appreciation for, the academic, ethnic, socio-economic, disability and gender diversity of students and staff attending or working on a community college campus.

Licenses and Certificates Required

Valid California Driver's license in appropriate class for vehicle(s) used.

Physical Effort / Work Environment :

Moderate to heavy physical effort : frequent standing and walking; periodic handling of parcels or supplies up to 50 lbs.

Work environment includes indoor / outdoor work with periodic exposure to environmental extremes; some exposure to hazardous materials;

occasional climbing of ladders and overhead work.

Work Schedule / Supplemental Information

Work Schedule

40 hours per week

Monday - Friday, 12 : 30 PM - 9 : 30 PM (when classes are in session)

Management reserves the right to change schedules as needed.

Salary

STEP A) $25.28 - (STEP F) $ 32.34

Automotive Laboratory Manager Supplemental Questionnaire

How to Apply

Visitwww.mpc.edu / employmentand select classified and other positions. Here you will findthe announcement and the apply button in the upper right hand corner.

You will be asked tologin or create a new user account.

Complete all required fields of the application AND

Answer any required supplemental questions, if prompted

Only items listed above will be reviewed by the screening committee. Human Resources does not accept additional materials such as : letters of reference, test scores from other institutions, certificates of courses / programs completed, letters of commendation from schools with your application.

Such items, if included, will not be forwarded to the selection committee. If you are a finalist, HR will request any reference information that is required.

Monterey Peninsula College reserves the right to close or continue the recruitment at any time.

For questions or concerns, please contact :

[email protected]

Conditions of Employment

Offers of employment are contingent upon Governing Board approval. Employment with Monterey Peninsula College is not complete or official until applicants meet all pre-employment requirements.

All new employees are required to submit proof of freedom from tuberculosis and proof of eligibility to work in the United States.

Employees must sign the Oath of Affirmation of Allegiance, and submit fingerprints for California Department of Justice clearance.

California School Employees Association Membership or an approved alternative is required.

NOTE Smoking Policy : Smoking on campus is limited to designated smoking areas.

Monterey Peninsula Community College District is committed to educational equity for all students, as outlined in theDistrict's Governing Board Goals,Educational Master Plan(Download PDF reader)(Download PDF reader),Equal Employment Opportunity Plan(Download PDF reader)(Download PDF reader), andStudent Equity Plan(Download PDF reader)(Download PDF reader).

We provide students with a rich and dynamic learning experience that embraces differences-emphasizing collaboration, engaging students in and out of the classroom, and encouraging them to realize their goals and become global citizens and socially responsible leaders.

When you join our team at Monterey Peninsula College, you can expect to be part of an inclusive, innovative, and equity-focused community that approaches higher education as a matter of social justice requiring broad collaboration among faculty, classified staff, administration, students, and community partners.

Monterey Peninsula College is designated as a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) and is an affiliate of the statewide Umoja Community of California Community Colleges.

Monterey Peninsula College has a diverse student population that is a reflection of the communities it serves.

We value the ability to serve students from a broad range of cultural heritages, socioeconomic backgrounds, genders, abilities, orientations, and intersections of these identities, and others not yet identified.

Therefore, we prioritize applicants who demonstrate they understand the benefits diversity brings to a professional educational community.

The successful candidate will be an equity-minded individual dedicated to collaborating with faculty, classified staff, administration, students, and community partners who are also committed to closing equity gaps.

An equity-minded individual is a person who already does or has demonstrated the desire to :

• 1. Hold ourselves accountable as educators for closing equity gaps and engaging in equitable practices;
• 2. Reframe inequities as a problem of practice and view the elimination of inequities as an individual and collective responsibility;
• 3. Implement positive race-consciousness and embrace human difference;

4. Reflect on institutional and teaching practices and make them more culturally responsive; and

5. Collaborate with colleagues on equity-related initiatives.

Monterey Peninsula College seeks employees who value mentorship and working in a collegial, collaborative environment, guided by a commitment to helping all students achieve their educational or career goals.

All departments value collaboration across disciplines to create inclusive, integrated, and interdisciplinary learning experiences.

About the College

Monterey Peninsula College (MPC) is a fully accredited California public community college. With an open admissions policy, the college is known for the excellence of its academic programs and student support services.

The college has been recognized as a top military friendly school.

Monterey Peninsula College is located on the beautiful central coast of California, approximately 120 miles south of San Francisco.

The cities of Carmel, Del Rey Oaks, Marina, Monterey, Pacific Grove, Sand City, Seaside and the unincorporated areas commonly known as Big Sur, Carmel Valley and Pebble Beach are all served by the district.

Monterey Peninsula is known as a world-class destination and the many attractions of the area include an incomparable coastline, numerous state parks, the historical district of Monterey, Monterey Bay Aquarium, and several of the most famous golf courses in the world.

Monterey Peninsula College and the Early Childhood Lab School received recognition as a Family Friendly Employer and a Child Welcoming Business in 2017 from Bright Beginnings Early Childhood Development Initiative and the Monterey Peninsula Chamber of Commerce.

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Our Educational and Community Partners

A number of other institutions cooperate with Monterey Peninsula College in serving the postsecondary education demands of the Monterey Peninsula.

Among those are California State University, Monterey Bay, Hopkins Marine Station of Stanford University, the Defense Language Institute, Middlebury Institute of International Studies, Monterey College of Law, and the Naval Postgraduate School.

The College also enjoys a collaborative relationship with the Monterey County Business Council and the Monterey County Workforce Investment Board.

MPC is partnering with Monterey Peninsula Unified School District and Pacific Grove Unified School District to offer college level coursework in both academic and vocational tracks through its College and Career Access Pathways.

MPC and CSU, Monterey Bay have collaborated in enrolling students in cohort-based programs in which students take classes at both MPC and CSU, Monterey Bay while earning a CSU, Monterey Bay degree.

For more information about Monterey Peninsula College and the communities it serves, refer to the following link.

About MPC and the Local Communities