Fire Science Lab Assistant (STF3336)

hutchcc; Hutchinson (KS); On-site; USD 20,664 - 34,440; Part time

Job summary

HutchCC in Hutchinson, Kansas is seeking a part-time support staff member to ensure training aligns with national standards. Responsibilities include managing fire science training materials, supervising student workers, and ensuring proper maintenance of equipment.

The ideal candidate must have a valid Kansas driver’s license, exhibit strong record-keeping abilities, and demonstrate physical capability for tasks required in the position. This role offers an hourly wage based on qualifications, but is non-benefit eligible.

Qualifications

• Valid Kansas driver’s license required.
• Neat and organized record-keeping is essential.
• Ability to read and follow directions.
• Physical strength and stamina to handle equipment.

Responsibilities

• Ensure training meets national standards.
• Inventory fire equipment and training materials.
• Pickup and deliver equipment to training sites.
• Supervise student workers.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Record-keeping skills

Ability to lift up to 100 pounds

Manual dexterity

Job description

RESPONSIBILITIES

Essential –

• Ensure all training meets or exceeds current national standards
• Inventory fire equipment and other training materials.
• Pickup and delivery of equipment to various training sites.
• Ship training materials to appropriate sites.
• Track equipment and ensure its return.
• Clean and maintain training materials.
• Maintain neat and well organized records.
• Process equipment request according to established policy.
• Maintain and service vehicles in Fire Science inventory.
• Supervise student workers.
• Improve accountability.
• Arrive on time for work, attend work regularly, and successfully complete your position’s responsibilities
• Comply with HutchCC policies, procedures, and practices

Secondary –

• Perform other responsibilities as assigned by the Coordinator of the Fire Science Program.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Valid Kansas driver’s license required - Having one’s own vehicle is preferred.
• The ability to keep neat and well organized records.
• Ability to read and follow directions and procedure manuals.
• Physical requirements include but are not limited to the ability to lift up to 100 pounds; stand, stoop, bend, reach, climb, pull, push carry; excellent communication skills; work may be performed under adverse conditions.
• Physical requirements include the ability to sit/stand in front of a computer screen for extended periods of time; perform hand motions for keyboarding, operating office equipment, answering telephones, and other office equipment; Excellent verbal, written and listening skills; exhibit manual dexterity to dial a telephone, to enter data into a computer, and to operate additional office equipment; see and read a computer screen and printed material with or without vision aids; hear and understand speech at normal levels and on the telephone; speak in audible tones so that others may understand clearly in person and on the telephone; use appropriate judgment and to apply tact and courtesy in difficult situations; understand words and respond effectively and appropriately; Attentive to detail, accurately follow written and verbal instructions, work independently, Sedentary/Indoor work environment with a substantial amount of keyboarding required.
• Mental requirements include the ability to learn and comprehend basic instructions about the position.
• Physical and mental qualifications must be performed with or without a reasonable accommodation.
• The qualifications listed are guidelines for selection purposes; alternative qualifications may be substituted if sufficient to perform the duties.

HOURLY WAGE and STATUS

The hourly rate of pay is commensurate with qualifications as determined by HutchCC administration. This part-time support staff position is non-exempt and is not benefit eligible due to the part-time status; at-will.

HUTCHINSON COMMUNITY COLLEGE – IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

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HutchCC reserves the right to revise job responsibilities as needed. This position announcement does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment; rather, it is a clarification of the responsibilities of the position. This job description may be changed at any time by the HutchCC Administration.