Automotive Lab Assistant — Student Support & Tools

Metropolitan-Community-College; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Metropolitan Community College is seeking a Part-Time Staff Automotive Assistant to support the automotive lab operations and assist instructors, staff, and students with vehicles, equipment, and tools. The role requires flexible availability for shifts, including Thursdays and Fridays, and may involve subbing as needed.

The position focuses on assisting with lab setups, maintaining equipment, and guiding students in using diagnostic software, while supporting inventory and safety procedures in

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• At least 1 year of relevant work experience.
• Prefer experience in an educational environment.
• Ability to maintain standard automotive shop equipment.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the Automotive Lab by providing support to automotive technology instructor(s).
• Assist faculty and staff with the setup and maintenance of laboratory vehicles, components, and equipment in labs as needed.
• Provide assistance to students using specialized automotive diagnostic computer software applications.
• Assist supervisor in all areas related to the operation of the automotive labs including safety procedures.
• Assist with minor repairs on laboratory equipment and coordinate equipment repair and supply orders.
• Work with the instructional office in support of the campus inventory process.
• Oversee the process of checking out tools, parts, supplies, and equipment to lab students.
• Check in customer vehicles, write repair orders and collect payment for completed customer repairs.
• Perform other related duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Skills

Flexible scheduling

Effective communication

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Metropolitan Community College is seeking a Part-Time Staff Automotive Assistant to support the automotive lab operations and assist instructors, staff, and students with vehicles, equipment, and tools. The role requires flexible availability for shifts, including Thursdays and Fridays, and may involve subbing as needed.

The position focuses on assisting with lab setups, maintaining equipment, and guiding students in using diagnostic software, while supporting inventory and safety procedures in