Student Aide - HVAC/R

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Hoffman Estates (IL); On-site; USD 16,531 - 20,664; Part time

Job summary

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc. is seeking a Lab Assistant to support the HVAC program at Harper College. The role involves preparing the lab, maintaining safety standards, and assisting faculty and students with hands-on coursework.

Candidates should be current HVAC students with a strong customer service orientation, fluent English, and the ability to work in a team. Evening and weekend shifts are included to accommodate student schedules.

Qualifications

• Must have general knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Excellent customer service and communications skills (oral & written).
• Must be fluent in English.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the HVA lab organized and clean daily.
• Identify safety hazards such as equipment malfunction, damaged tools and repair as needed.
• Assist in Monitoring students while they perform their laboratory assignments and ensure they are following the proper safety protocols.
• Assist faculty in setting up laboratory systems, equipment and trainers for students to perform their hands-on assignments as scheduled.
• Under the direction of the Department Chair/coordinator and lab technician, maintain the program equipment, tools, testing instruments, and supplies.
• Check all testing instruments, equipment and trainers daily and repairs as needed. Check the toolkits and testing instruments to confirm that they are safe to use.
• Assist staff when performing the inventory of the tools and supplies used in the program.
• Perform clerical assignments, such as making copies, filing documents, maintaining records, assisting with reports, revisions, and other duties as assigned by the department chair/coordinator.
• Collaborate with faculty, staff, and other departments to provide information and support pertaining to the HVA Program activities.
• Participate in division and program meetings, program workshops, information sessions, recruitment and special events.

Skills

Microsoft Word

Excel

Customer service

Written & verbal communication

Teamwork

Education

HVAC student

Job description

QUALIFICATIONS

Education Requirements : To apply for this position, you must be a current Harper College student, enrolled in at least six credits per semester fall and spring (three for summer).

Experience Requirements : Must be a current HVAC student. Must have general knowledge ofMicrosoft software such as Word and Excel. Have excellent customerservice and communications skills (oral & written), workindependently and in a teamwork environment/setting. Must be available for evening and weekend rotating schedule. Must be fluent in English. Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. on aregular basis, lift 100 lbs. occasionally, and work in industrialenvironments, including extreme temperatures with continuouswalking, reaching, bending and/or kneeling. Must be available forevening and weekend rotating schedule. The student must becourteous, have an outgoing, positive attitude and be a teamplayer.

Schedule Information : Will determine schedule based on student's availability. Must have some availability to work during the following hours:

Monday 10:30 am - 9:00 pm
Tuesday 10:30 am - 9:00 pm
Wednesday 10:30 am - 9:00 pm
Thursday 10:30 am - 9:00 pm
Friday 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Saturday 8:00 am - 1:00 pm

JOB DESCRIPTION

General Function: Provide general assistance as determined by the department.

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RESPONSIBILITIES

Assist the HVA Program faculty and staff in the preparation of student activities and maintenance of the lab which includes the following duties:

• Maintain the HVA lab organized and clean daily.
• Identify safety hazards such as equipment malfunction, damaged tools and repair as needed.
• Assist in Monitoring students while they perform their laboratory assignments and ensure they are following the proper safety protocols.
• Assist faculty in setting up laboratory systems, equipment and trainers for students to perform their hands-on assignments as scheduled.
• Under the direction of the Department Chair/coordinator and lab technician, maintain the program equipment, tools, testing instruments, and supplies.
• Check all testing instruments, equipment and trainers daily and repairs as needed. Check the toolkits and testing instruments to confirm that they are safe to use.
• Assist staff when performing the inventory of the tools and supplies used in the program.
• Perform clerical assignments, such as making copies, filing documents, maintaining records, assisting with reports, revisions, and other duties as assigned by the department chair/coordinator.
• Collaborate with faculty, staff, and other departments to provide information and support pertaining to the HVA Program activities.
• Participate in division and program meetings, program workshops, information sessions, recruitment and special events.

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