Program Assistant (Welding)

Indian River State College; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Indian River State College is hiring a Program Assistant (Welding) to support the Workforce Education program and maintain welding facilities for students and staff. The role includes setting up labs, organizing spaces, repairing equipment, and ensuring safe classrooms.

The ideal candidate has an A.A.S. degree or is pursuing one, plus strong communication and multitasking skills, with a valid Florida driver’s license and the ability to work independently in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• A.A.S. degree or pursuing a degree/certification preferred.
• Minimum two years of relevant office experience preferred.
• Valid Florida driver's license required.
• Excellent telephone etiquette and professional communication.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Assist instructional staff by setting up lab activities.
• Organize the learning environment, tool room, and supplies.
• Repair and maintain shop equipment and tools.
• Handle classroom and lab cleanup and safety practices.
• Occasionally drive a college vehicle to collect donations and materials.

Skills

Communication skills

Multitasking

Independent work

Organizational skills

Education

A.A.S. degree

Job description

Job Description Join the Indian River State College Team! At Indian River State College, you'll do more than just build a career—you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact by supporting our students, staff, and faculty. Are you passionate about education and hands-on learning? Do you thrive in dynamic environments where every day brings new challenges? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you to join our team as a Program Assistant (Welding)!

Job Summary

Under direct supervision, this position provides support to the Workforce Education Program faculty in maintaining Welding program training facilities. This includes all duties required to maintain clean and safe learning classroom environments for students.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist the instructional staff in setting up lab activities.
• Organize the learning/classroom environment; including tool room, kitchens, shop supplies etc.
• Repair and maintain shop equipment and tools.
• Empty trash receptacles and general cleanup of classrooms, kitchens, labs, and shops.
• Occasionally drive a college vehicle to pick up donations and materials for class assignments.
• Complete other related duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications, Knowledge and Skill Requirements

• An A.A.S. degree or actively seeking a degree or certification is preferred.
• Minimum of two (2) Relevant office experience preferred.
• Possess a valid Florida Driver's license.
• Excellent telephone etiquette.
• Proven technical and mechanical experience.
• Ability to work independently with minimum supervision and be self- motivated.
• Ability to be well organized.
• Possess strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Possess skills to work with a diverse student population.
• A willingness to adapt to the task at hand (i.e., be flexible to the assignment) as well as the ability to multitask.

Physical Demands

This position requires the ability to sit, stand, walk, bend, lift, reach up, stoop, and occasionally carry items in excess of fifty (50) pounds. It also requires manual dexterity to operate equipment and machinery related to Workforce Education Programs.

IRSC expects its employees to follow proper safety standards while employed by the College.

Indian River State College is an EEO/ADA/Drug-Free Workplace Employer.

This description is intended to indicate typical kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as declaring every specific duty and responsibility of the particular position. This job description is not intended to be a contract for employment, and the employer reserves the right to make any necessary revisions to the job description at any time without notice.

Classification Staff Supervisory No FLSA Exempt No Employment Type Temporary (Fixed Term) Compensation and Application Deadline Pay range starts at: $15.76/hour | All salary calculations start at the minimum salary and will be based on candidate's education and experience. | Open until filled.

Indian River State College serves Florida's Treasure Coast as the four-county region's premier provider of post-secondary education. A comprehensive public institution, IRSC offers short-term career training, two-year Associate Degrees and Bachelor's Degree programs. The College's combination of quality, affordability and convenience attracts more than 30,000 students annually. Every aspect of IRSC is focused on helping students succeed.

We appreciate your interest in IRSC and thank you for considering IRSC as your career choice.

IRSC EEO/Equal Access Policy Indian River State College is an equal opportunity/equal access institution. It is the policy of the District Board of Trustees to provide equal opportunity for employment and educational opportunities to all (including applicants for employment, employees, applicants for admission, students, and others affiliated with the College) without regard to race, color, national origin, ethnicity, sex, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, or genetic information.