Student Work-Study: Automotive Lab Tech

Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana; Kokomo (IN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana is seeking an Automotive Work Study Student to assist in the School of Advanced Manufacturing, Engineering, and Applied Science. This role supports the welding lab, inventories supplies, and maintains machinery, while gaining hands-on experience.

Starting pay is $15.00 per hour for current Ivy Tech students with work-study eligibility. This position emphasizes teamwork, reliability, and ability to perform tasks in a fast-paced educational lab environment.

Qualifications

• Education: Currently enrolled as a student at the college, with work-study eligibility.
• Experience: No prior experience is required, though customer service or office support experience is a plus.
• Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist with material preparation for classes.
• Assist with the inventory of consumables/non-consumables used in the welding area.
• Assist with the maintenance of machinery and automotive equipment in the lab.
• Assist with general housekeeping duties within the lab and classroom to maintain a professional appearance.

Skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Independent work

Education

HS diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Federal Work-Study positions are part-time positions hired each semester and are for current Ivy Tech students only. The Automotive Work Study Student will perform assigned duties to assist the Chair of the School of Advanced Manufacturing, Engineering, and Applied Science in duties relating to the field and program.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist with material preparation for classes.
• Assist with the inventory of consumables/non-consumables used in the welding area.
• Assist with the maintenance of machinery and automotive equipment in the lab.
• Assist with general housekeeping duties within the lab and classroom to maintain a professional appearance. (Sweeping floors, wiping down equipment, wiping down tables, emptying shop trash cans, organizing delivery pallets, etc...)

Starting Salary Range: $15.00 per hour

Qualifications

• Education: Currently enrolled as a student at the college, with work-study eligibility.
• Experience: No prior experience is required, though customer service or office support experience is a plus.
• Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

Minimum Federal Work Study Qualifications: Must have a high school diploma or GED. Student must have completed a FAFSA for the current academic year, demonstrating financial need. Maintain a minimum of 1 credit hour of enrollment in eligible courses. Maintain an aid-eligible Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) status. Student cannot have any incomplete financial aid requirements.

Ivy Tech Community College is an accredited, equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, marital status, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age or veteran status. As required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Ivy Tech Community College does not discriminate on the basis of sex, including sexual harassment in its educational programs and activities, including employment and admissions. Questions specific to Title IX may be referred to the College’s Title IX Coordinator or to the US Department of Education Office of Civil Rights.

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