Auto Mechanics Instructor/Mentor

Project Lift; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Project Lift is seeking a Vocational Instructor in the Town of Florida, New York. The instructor will be responsible for training participants in achieving their vocational goals, ensuring the safe use of equipment while providing transportation as needed. Candidates must have at least 2 years of experience in auto mechanics, prioritize work efficiently, and maintain confidentiality. This role involves instructing and mentoring participants, preparing materials for projects, and enforcing behavioral standards.

Qualifications

• Must possess 2 years of auto mechanics experience.
• Able to prioritize work effectively.
• Maintain confidentiality at all times.

Responsibilities

• Instruct and monitor Project LIFT participants.
• Establish clear project objectives.
• Handle reporting and record keeping.

Skills

Confidentiality

Prioritization

Auto mechanics experience

Professional standards

Job description

Reports to: Executive Director of Martin County

Location: Martin County

Summary of Responsibilities

The Vocational Instructor is responsible for instructing and training Project LIFT participants to help them achieve their vocational goals, as well as providing transportation to and from school and/or home.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

• Instruct and monitor Project LIFT participants in the use and care of equipment and materials, in order to prevent injuries and damage.
• Instruct participants in methodologies to construct craft projects.
• Instruct and mentor Project LIFT participants individually, and in groups.
• Establish clear objectives for all projects and communicate those objectives to Project LIFT participants.
• Enforce rules of behavior for Project LIFT participants.
• Prepare materials for projects and activities. Keep work area clean, neat and organized at all times.
• Handle reporting and record keeping as necessary and/or required.
• Work efficiently and effectively without supervision.
• Assists other departments and provide support where needed.
• Pick up or drop off participants depending on the need each day, which may include multiple trips.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

The duties and responsibilities listed above are intended primarily as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties and/or responsibilities does not exclude them from the job if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the job.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Maintain high level of confidentiality.
• Able to determine work priorities and ensure proper completion of work assignments.
• Must possess 2 years of auto mechanics experience.
• Uphold professional standards and represent standards of Project LIFT in public.

Physical Activity/Working Conditions

• Able to lift up to minimum of 25lbs.
• Able to work in non-air conditioned environment. May be in direct sunlight occasionally.
• Able to stay on feet for extended periods of time.

The physical demands and work environment described is representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job