Auto Body Lab Assistant

SJC San Juan College; Town of Farmington (WI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent medical, dental and vision

Job summary

San Juan College in Farmington, NM, is seeking an Auto Body Lab Assistant to support a safe, organized hands-on learning environment. You will monitor lab spaces, assist with setup, and ensure tools and equipment are ready for daily instructional activities.

The role emphasizes lab safety, equipment maintenance, and inventory control, with no instructional duties. Candidates should understand environmental health and safety regulations and work well with instructors, tutors, students, and staff.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of laboratory procedures, equipment maintenance, fabrication techniques, and safety practices.
• Knowledge of inventory management principles.
• Knowledge of calibration, cleaning and operation of lab equipment.
• Knowledge of environmental health and safety regulations.
• Knowledge of college policies and procedures.
• Skill in operation of computers and job-related software programs.
• Skill in decision making and problem solving.
• Skill in interpersonal relations and in working with the public.
• Skill in oral and written communication.
• Skill in working effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.

Responsibilities

• Attends Auto Body lab sections and maintains a safe environment.
• Monitors auto body labs and shop areas for safety hazards.
• Reports unsafe conditions, equipment issues, and safety concerns to instructional staff or supervisors.
• Prepares and organizes tools, equipment, parts, and materials for auto body laboratory activities.
• Inspects tools, equipment, and work areas to ensure safe operating conditions.
• Maintains knowledge of auto body systems and processes to support safety.
• Keeps auto body laboratory and shop areas clean and organized.
• Ensures compliance with shop safety procedures and PPE usage.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Education

A.A.S. degree or Certificate

Tools

Computers & software

Job description

Compensation

Compensation: $22.00 per hour, Up to 29 hours per week Compensation Type: Non-Exempt Employment Type: Temporary (Fixed Term) Grade: NE15

Position Summary

The Auto Body Lab Assistant supports a safe, organized, and engaging laboratory environment.

MAJOR DUTIES

• Attends Auto Body lab sections, as needed, and works with the instructor to maintain a safe environment for students.
• Monitors auto body labs and shop areas to identify safety hazards and promote safe working practices.
• Reports unsafe conditions, equipment issues, and safety concerns to instructional staff or supervisors.
• Assists instructor to prepare and organize tools, equipment, parts, and materials for auto body laboratory activities.
• Inspects tools, equipment, and work areas to ensure safe operating conditions.
• Maintains a working knowledge of auto body systems, components, tools, and processes to support lab safety and preparation.
• Maintains clean, safe, and organized auto body laboratory and shop areas.
• Supports compliance with shop safety procedures, including proper use of protective equipment and handling of hazardous materials.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED BY THE POSITION

• Knowledge of laboratory procedures, equipment maintenance, fabrication techniques, and safety practices.
• Knowledge of inventory management principles.
• Knowledge of the calibration, cleaning and operation of lab equipment.
• Knowledge of environmental health and safety regulations.
• Knowledge of college policies and procedures.
• Skill in the operation of computers and job-related software programs.
• Skill in decision making and problem solving.
• Skill in interpersonal relations and in working with the public.
• Skill in oral and written communication.
• Skill in working effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.

SUPERVISORY CONTROLS

The coordinator assigns work in terms of general instructions. The supervisor spot-checks completed work for compliance with procedures, accuracy, and the nature and propriety of the final results.

GUIDELINES

Guidelines include safety data sheets, equipment calibration and operation guides, lab safety procedures, and college policies and procedures. These guidelines require judgment, selection, and interpretation in application.

COMPLEXITY/SCOPE OF WORK

• The work consists of varied duties related to the preparation, organization, maintenance, and safety of auto body laboratory spaces, tools, and equipment. The need to maintain a safe working environment, ensure proper equipment operation, prepare labs for instructional activities, and identify and address potential safety hazards contributes to the complexity of the position.
• The purpose of this position is to support a safe, organized, and functional hands‑on learning environment within the Auto Body Program. The position focuses primarily on monitoring and maintaining laboratory safety, assisting with lab setup and preparation, and ensuring tools and equipment are properly maintained and available for use. Success in this position contributes to student and instructor safety, efficient laboratory operations, and the overall effectiveness of the Auto Body Program. The position does not include instructional or teaching responsibilities.

CONTACTS

• Contacts are with instructors, tutors, students and student employees.
• Contacts are typically to give or exchange information, coordinate laboratory activities, provide guidance and support, resolve problems, ensure safe practices are followed.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/ WORK ENVIRONMENT

• The work is typically performed while intermittently sitting, standing, bending or stooping. The employee frequently lifts light and heavy objects, uses tools or equipment requiring a high degree of dexterity.
• The work is typically performed in a lab where there is exposure to machinery with moving parts.

SUPERVISORY AND MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITY

None.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Knowledge and level of competency commonly associated with the completion of an A.A.S. degree or Certificate.
• Knowledge of automotive shop safety practices, procedures, and hazard prevention.
• Ability to recognize unsafe working conditions, identify potential hazards, and take appropriate action to maintain a safe laboratory environment.

EEO STATEMENT

San Juan College is dedicated to providing equal employment and educational opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, genetic, veteran's status, or on the basis of any other category protected under federal, state and local laws.

San Juan College serves as a regional leader in education and provides quality education to approximately 10,000 students seeking academic credit and non-credit programs through face-to-face and online classes each year. San Juan College is proud to serve a unique and culturally diverse population. Nestled in the northwest corner of New Mexico, Farmington is the hub of the Four Corners region and is home to the stunning main campus and four satellite centers of San Juan College. Farmington is located one hour south of Durango, Colorado, three hours northwest of Santa Fe and Albuquerque, and three hours southeast of Moab, Utah. Along with the phenomenal weather, Farmington offers over 50 beautifully maintained city parks and thousands of acres of terrain, enough to satisfy any outdoor enthusiast. Enjoy mountain biking, hiking, boating, skiing, off‑roading and more, or spend time at any of our three rivers and four lakes. Farmington also boasts a superb variety of special cultural events, museums, galleries, and local theater group events year‑round. Learn more about the Farmington area by clicking here. As a Platinum Family Friendly New Mexico Business, San Juan College is dedicated to maintaining a workplace with policies that allow employees and their families to thrive. We want you to achieve a fulfilling work-life balance, build long-term financial security, and explore the beautiful natural settings around us.

Benefits

• Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage options
• Generous paid leave plans and holiday pay
• Public Employee Pension Plan (NMERB)
• Optional 403 (b) Tax Deferred Annuities, 457 and Roth Plans
• Flex Spending accounts
• Life and Disability coverage
• Employee Wellness Incentives
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition waiver
• Free SJC Gym Membership
• Free Library services

San Juan College is dedicated to providing equal employment and educational opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, genetic, veteran's status, or on the basis of any other category protected under federal, state and local laws.