Lab Assistant, Clean Jobs Bridge Program

Joliet Junior College; Joliet (IL); On-site; USD 27,000 - 29,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits info: TOSSC-AFT Local 604

Diversity-friendly workplace

Job summary

Joliet Junior College in Joliet, IL is seeking a Lab Assistant for the Clean Jobs Bridge Program on a part-time basis. The role supports instructors and students in a construction basics lab, focusing on safety, tool operation, and work readiness within the CEJA program.

The position emphasizes diversity, equity, and inclusion, with emphasis on classroom support, lab safety, inventory, and collaboration with CEJA team and instructors to prepare students for clean energy jobs.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Knowledge in construction, building trades, manufacturing tech, or related clean energy fields.
• Commitment to working with diverse populations and equity.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students, instructors, and CEJA team.
• Ability to establish cooperative working relationships with college and community.
• Commitment to the college's values of respect, inclusion, integrity, and quality.

Responsibilities

• Meet with the construction basics instructor to discuss lab needs.
• Assist students with safe operation of hand and power tools.
• Inform instructor of any student misconduct or students leaving lab.
• Promptly report accidents, unsafe behavior or equipment malfunctions.
• Monitor storage of tools and supplies and ensure proper return after class.
• Inspect lab space and restore it to its prior condition after each class.
• Maintain safety principles to ensure a secure work environment.
• Assist instructor with inventory, cleanliness, and instruction as needed.
• Maintain a positive attitude to foster a positive learning environment.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Skills

Safety

Construction knowledge

Diversity & equity

Communication

Relationship building

Adaptability

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift certified

Job description

Position Title:

Lab Assistant, Clean Jobs Bridge Program

Job Description:

POSITION TITLE:Lab Assistant, Clean Jobs Bridge Program

STATUS:Part time

DEPARTMENT: Workforce Development

DIVISION: Academic Affairs

CLASSIFICATION: Non-exempt

UNION: TOSSC-AFT Local 604

REPORTS TO: CEJA Training Coordinator

PLACEMENT: Grade 104

HIRING RANGE: $19.71 - $20.89

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The student population at the college is diverse in ethnicity, gender, language, age and background. Joliet Junior College is an AA/EO employer and strongly encourages applications from candidates who would enhance the diversity of its staff.

POSITION SUMMARY

This position provides an opportunity to assist instructors and students in a clean energy basics and work readiness bridge course focused on preparing students for success in an array of clean energy jobs and workplaces. The bridge program is the first training component of the Climate & Equitable Jobs Act (CEJA) workforce hubs grant program.

Individual must assist CEJA instructors, providing support in the operation, safety, and monitoring of lab processes, equipment, and activities within the Construction Basics section of the CEJA bridge program. Individual must adapt to new and changing situations and demonstrate a positive attitude and enthusiasm. Demonstrates respect for students; understands learning styles and applies understanding to institution-related activities; demonstrates integrity and promotes diversity and open communications.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Meet with construction basics instructor to discuss any special needs for that day's lab class.
2. Assist students with the safe operation of hand and power tools.
3. Inform instructor of any wrongdoing by students of if students disappear from lab setting.
4. Report accidents, unsafe behaviors, or equipment malfunctions promptly to construction basics instructor and/or CEJA Training Manager.
5. Monitor storage of tools and supplies to ensure that students put items away and store them properly following each class. Inform instructor of any destruction to tools and/or missing items
6. Inspect construction lab space following each class and ensure space is returned to the same state it was in prior to the class. This may involve sweeping, garbage collection, and returning materials to storage.
7. Maintain safety principles and regulations to ensure a secure work environment.
8. Assist instructor with inventory, cleanliness, and instruction as needed.
9. Maintain a positive attitude towards students to foster a positive learning environment.
10. Perform related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

1. High school diploma or equivalent.
2. Knowledge in construction, the building trades, manufacturing technology, or other clean energy related fields.
3. Commitment to working with diverse populations and equity investment individuals.
4. Ability to communicate effectively with students, instructors, and CEJA team.
5. Ability to establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with other members of the college and community, displaying cultural competence as well as emotional intelligence.
6. Demonstrated commitment to the college's core values of respect and inclusion, sustainability, integrity, collaboration, humor and well-being, innovation and quality.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

1. Forklift certified, with the ability to perform routine maintenance and basic servicing on forklifts.
2. Comfortable working with technology and willing to be trained on organization-specific software and systems as needed.
3. English and Spanish verbal and written communication proficiency.
4. Demonstrated multicultural competence.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

1. Normal office physical demands.
2. Standing for long lengths of time.
3. Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.

WORKING CONDITIONS

1. Duties are performed indoors in the usual office and/or outdoor environment.

BENEFITS

• Click on the link for information about JJC's Benefits: Technical Office Support Staff Council (TOSSC)-AFT Local 604

Full Time/Part Time:

Part time

Union (If Applicable):

TOSSC

Scheduled Hours:

28