Automotive Lab Technician (On Site - University Center, MI)

Delta College; Michigan; On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Delta College is seeking an Automotive Lab Technician to support the Business & Technology division. This part-time role includes maintaining automotive labs, training student workers, and ensuring a supportive environment for student success. Applicants must have an associate degree or relevant coursework and a Michigan mechanics license.

Qualifications

• Educational background in technical area or 60+ college credit hours.
• Required State of Michigan mechanics license.

Responsibilities

• Organize, repair, and maintain automotive labs and equipment.
• Complete preventative maintenance tasks for lab equipment.
• Coordinate with faculty to train student workers.

Skills

Self-directed

Motivated

Ability to work with diverse population

Teamwork

Communication skills

Technology proficiency

Education

Associate degree in a relevant technical area

State of Michigan mechanics license

Job description

Automotive Lab Technician (On Site - University Center, MI)

Position Title Automotive Lab Technician (On Site - University Center, MI)

Employee Group

Employee Group Support

Division/Department

Division/Department Business & Technology

Status

Part-time, 20 hrs/week, 52 weeks/year
Starting Salary $17.02 – $18.88 per hour: Commensurate with Qualifications and Experience

Position Summary Information

Position Accountabilities and Essential Functions

• Independently organize, repair, and maintain automotive labs, equipment, tools, vehicles, and components for use by automotive students.
• Completes Preventative Maintenance Tasks on a rotating basis for the Automotive lab’s equipment and evaluates lab equipment for proper functionality.
• Tracks vehicle and component utilization to maximize downtime and minimize repetitive use of same vehicles for the same tasks, thus reducing damage from overuse.
• Assembles automotive systems/training aides using hand tools or measuring instruments.
• Maintains inventory of automotive supplies, components, vehicles and equipment.

FACULTY / RESOURCE SUPPORT :

• Communicates regularly with faculty, the learning resource manager, and the learning resource technician and aids them in tracking down and identifying repair parts and vendors for the programs.
• Coordinates with faculty to train student workers in completing Preventative Maintenance tasks specifically for automotive labs.

STUDENT EXPERIENCE SUPPORT :

• Coordinates with faculty to offer open lab time for students.
• Creates an empowering, supportive, and inclusive environment within the programs to foster student success and overall program success.

Required Qualifications

• Associate degree in a relevant technical area or two (2) years completed college-level coursework (60+ credit hours) or equivalent combination of education and related experience.
• State of Michigan mechanics license required
• Self-directed and highly motivated in completing assignments correctly and on time.

Additional Experiences Considered

• ASE Certification preferred
• At least 2 years relevant and related work experience in the automotive repair field is preferred
• Ability to work with diverse population
• Ability to work as a team member
• Proficient oral and written communications skills
• Proficient in the use of technology, i.e., a personal computer, Microsoft Office products, and the Internet

Application Deadline

Position will remain open until filled. The College reserves the right to close the recruitment process once a sufficient applicant pool has been identified.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Complete an on-line application and attach a cover letter with position title, resume, and copies of transcripts and/or certifications and licenses.

Posting Specific Questions

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Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Professional Certifications or Licensures
Optional Documents
• Transcript 1
• Letter of Recommendation 1
• Letter of Recommendation 2
• Letter of Recommendation 3
• Transcript 2
• Transcript 3