Automotive Lab Assistant – Student Employee

Oklahoma City Community College; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 11,365 - 16,186; Part time

Job summary

Oklahoma City Community College is seeking a Student Employee to support the Automotive program. The position involves assisting faculty with vehicle maintenance, inventory, and lab preparation, with hours not to exceed 25 per week.

The role emphasizes safety around vehicles, basic maintenance, and familiarity with electrical systems. It offers hands-on learning in a college shop and requires reliable, team‑oriented effort from the student.

Qualifications

• Familiar with safety procedures when working around vehicles and especially the use of vehicle frame lifts, tools and equipment.
• Can perform routine maintenance procedures with minimal supervision.
• Familiar with electrical systems and safety issues dealing with charging and starting.

Responsibilities

• Maintain donated vehicles, diagnose problems, change oil, install batteries, and other routine operations.
• Assist Program Coordinator/Department Chair with inventory and tool organization.
• Assist in preparation of lab set‑up for various classes.
• Abide by board policies and procedures.
• Contribute to a safe educational and working environment.
• Complete quarterly health and safety training.
• Participate in emergency, evacuation, and shelter‑in‑place drills.

Skills

Safety procedures

Routine maintenance

Electrical systems awareness

Job description

Oklahoma City Community College is seeking a Student Employee to support the Automotive program. The position involves assisting faculty with vehicle maintenance, inventory, and lab preparation, with hours not to exceed 25 per week.

The role emphasizes safety around vehicles, basic maintenance, and familiarity with electrical systems. It offers hands-on learning in a college shop and requires reliable, team‑oriented effort from the student.