Vocational Equipment Assistant

Contra Costa Community College District; Pittsburg (CA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 50,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Paid holidays

Professional development

Job summary

Contra Costa Community College District is seeking a part-time Vocational Equipment Assistant to support equipment maintenance, setup of lab spaces, and inventory control in the Vocational Technology department.

Position offers 30 hours per week, evenings (Mon-Fri 3:30pm–10:00pm) with a 5% shift differential and a 10.5-month schedule. Requires 2 years of related experience and a high school diploma; training in Microsoft Office is expected.

Qualifications

• Two (2) years of experience performing equipment maintenance and/or custodial duties.
• Possession of a high school diploma/ GED or the equivalent.
• Modern software applications (Microsoft Office Suite, etc.).
• Safe work practices and safe operation of equipment.
• Principles and practices of basic record-keeping.
• Basic mathematical principles.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing laboratory spaces and equipment.
• Assist in storing, issuing and inventory of equipment.
• Inspect equipment and facilities for repairs; perform maintenance.
• Issue equipment to laboratory students.
• Maintain records of facilities, equipment and supplies.
• Clean and disinfect department facilities and related areas.
• Move and arrange equipment; set up for class needs.
• Assist instructors with equipment maintenance.
• Identify and report safety hazards to supervisor.
• Support for special events using departmental facilities.

Skills

Equipment maintenance

Custodial duties

Safety awareness

Record-keeping

Inventory management

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

New employees will be placed at the first step which is $41292.00 per year, second step $43,371.00 per year or third step at $45,564.00 per year (depending upon experience). Based on current salary placement guidelines, all step increases for which an employee becomes eligible shall take place on July 1st of each fiscal year. These increases will occur, on annual basis, until the maximum step of $50,292.00 per year is reached on the salary schedule.
Yearly: $41,292.00 step 1 - $50,292.00 step 5

Position Title

Position Title Vocational Equipment Assistant

Special Instructions to Applicants

New employees will be placed at the first step which is $41292.00 per year, second step $43,371.00 per year or third step at $45,564.00 per year (depending upon experience). Based on current salary placement guidelines, all step increases for which an employee becomes eligible shall take place on July 1st of each fiscal year. These increases will occur, on annual basis, until the maximum step of $50,292.00 per year is reached on the salary schedule.
Yearly: $41,292.00 step 1 – $50,292.00 step 5

Recruitment Type:

Recruitment Type: Open (Internal and External applicants)

Location

Posting Number

Posting Number 0002369

# of Openings

# of Openings 1

Range

Range 51

Salary YEARLY: $41,292.00 step 1 - $50,292.00, step 5 (see special instruction for step placement)

Position Status

Position Status Permanent

Overtime Status

Overtime Status Non-Exempt (eligible)

Position

Position Part-Time

If temporary, employment duration: N/A

# of Hours Scheduled Per Week

# of Hours Scheduled Per Week 30

Work Schedule By Day and Work Hours

Monday – Friday
3:30pm – 10:00pm
(With some flexibility depending on needs)

Shift Differential %

Shift Differential % 5%

# of Months

# of Months 10.5

Non-work Periods:

Non-work Periods: Non work periods include: Winter Break, Spring Break, July 1 - August 13

EEO Job Category

Employee Group

Employee Group Classified

Department

Department L6011-Vocational Technology

Position Definition

To perform work involving the coordination and maintenance of assigned department equipment and facilities.

Distinguishing Characteristics

N/A

Examples of Duties/Essential Functions

• Assists in the preparation of appropriate laboratory spaces and equipment as requested.
• Assists in the storing, issuing and inventory of equipment for use by departmental programs.
• Inspects equipment and facilities for needed repairs; performs maintenance as identified.
• Issues equipment to laboratory students as needed.
• Maintains accurate records in the assignment of facilities, equipment and supplies.
• Cleans and disinfects department facilities and related areas.
• Maintains an adequate inventory of daily supplies and arranges storage area.
• Moves and arranges equipment; may set up equipment/facilities for special classes.
• Assists instructors with equipment maintenance as needed.
• Routinely examines laboratory area for safety related issues and remedies; reports to supervisor as needed.
• Provides periodic support for special events that require use of departmental facilities.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING
Two (2) years of experience performing equipment maintenance and/or custodial duties.
EDUCATION / LICENSE OR CERTIFICATE
Possession of a high school diploma/ GED or the equivalent.

Methods, materials, techniques and tools for maintaining laboratory equipment and facilities.
Equipment, materials and supplies used in assigned department.
Safe work practices and safe operation of equipment.
Principles and practices of basic record-keeping.
Basic mathematical principles.
Modern software applications (Microsoft Office Suite, etc.).
Processes of disinfecting and sanitizing assigned areas.

Minimum Qualification-Skill To

N/A

Minimum Qualification-Ability To

Meet assigned timeframes.
Perform heavy physical labor; lift and move equipment.
Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
Maintain and repair department equipment.
Identify cleaning agents and handle them appropriately.
Establish and maintain cooperative work relationships with those contacted in the performance of required duties.
Demonstrate understanding of, sensitivity to, and respect for the diverse academic, socio-economic, race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, mental or physical disability, and religious background of all students, faculty and staff, and with all individuals encountered in the performance of required duties.

Desirable Qualifications

Demonstrated reliability and strong organizational skills, including maintaining accurate records, managing inventory, meeting deadlines, and ensuring equipment and supplies are available when needed. Technical proficiency in equipment maintenance and repair, with knowledge of laboratory equipment, forklift operation, tools, facilities maintenance practices, and basic troubleshooting techniques. Commitment to safety and operational excellence, including inspecting equipment and facilities, identifying hazards, following safe work practices, and maintaining clean and sanitized work environments. Strong communication and customer service skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with faculty, staff, and students while providing dependable support for instructional programs and special events.

Job Open Date:

Job Open Date: 10/22/2026

Job Close Date:

Job Close Date: 11/11/2026

Open Until Filled No

Foreign Degree and Credit Statement:

In accordance with the Human Resources Procedure 3050.05, all foreign degrees and credits used to meet the minimum qualifications must be evaluated by an approved National Association of Credential Evaluation Services ( NACES ) agency www.naces.org prior to the implementation of the equivalency process. You must upload your evaluation with your application when you apply for this position to be considered. We cannot accept foreign degree evaluations after the closing date. The candidate bears all responsibility and costs associated with obtaining the evaluation.

Employee Benefits:

Insurance: The district offers health, vision, dental and life insurance for monthly classified employees and managers/supervisors and their eligible dependents.
Monthly classified employees and managers/supervisors covered by another health medical plan may waive District coverage and receive a monthly cash stipend.

Retirement: Most employees are members of the PERS (Public Employees Retirement System). Faculty employees and Academic Managers are members of the STRS (State Teachers Retirement System).
Police Service employees are members of Safety Public Employees Retirement System.

Deferred Compensation: The District offers two optional deferred compensation plans. Eligible employees have a choice of the 457, 403b plans and a selection of savings and investment options.

Leave Allowance: The District offers monthly eligible classified employees and managers/supervisors a generous vacation and sick leave benefits as well as 20 paid holidays annually (which can vary based on length of winter break).

Additional Benefits: The District also offers monthly eligible classified employees and managers/supervisors educational reimbursements, employee assistance programs, a travel assistance plan, longevity compensation, retiree benefits, employee discounts on health memberships and a comprehensive wellness program.

For further information regarding benefits eligibility and details please refer to the following documents available on the 4CD website

POST OFFER PRE-PLACEMENT EVALUATION PROGRAM (PEP)

All job offers of employment are conditional upon the applicant’s satisfactory results of the Post Offer Pre-Placement Evaluation Program. This involves a physical strength test to demonstrate a minimum level of strength to perform the essential duties of the job. There is no charge for this service. Please do not make an appointment for testing until you have received notification from the Human Resources Department after a job offer is extended. The positions we currently evaluate are: Building Maintenance Worker, Custodian I and II, Lead Custodian, Cook, Food Services Assistant, Food Services Supervisor, Food Services Supply Clerk, Food Services Coordinator, Grounds Worker/ Gardener I and II, Senior/ Lead Grounds Worker/Gardener, Lead Maintenance Mechanic, Senior Equipment Maintenance Worker. If you are not hired in a listed classification, you may disregard this notification.

ADA Accommodations:

In conformance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, requests for reasonable accommodations may be made to [e-mail] . For administrative purposes, requests must be made at the time of application.

It is the District’s policy to ensure that all qualified applicants for employment and employees have full and equal access to employment opportunity, and are not subjected to discrimination in any program or activity of the District on the basis of ethnic group identity, race, color, ancestry, religion, marital status, sex, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, parental status, citizenship or because an individual is perceived to have one or more of these characteristics or based on association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Tell us how you meet the minimum requirements of Two (2) years of experience performing equipment maintenance and/or custodial duties.

  (Open Ended Question)

• * Describe your experience maintaining, troubleshooting, or repairing equipment. What types of equipment have you worked with, and how did you ensure it remained operational and safe?

  (Open Ended Question)

• * This position requires managing equipment inventories, supplies, and records. Describe a time when your organization and attention to detail helped prevent an error or improve efficiency?

  (Open Ended Question)

• * Safety is a critical component of this role. Tell us about a situation where you identified a safety concern and the steps you took to address it.

  (Open Ended Question)

Required Documents

Required Documents

• Resume/CV

Optional Documents

• Unofficial Transcript (must show degree(s) conferred)
• Unofficial Transcript 2
• Unofficial Transcript 3
• Unofficial Transcript 4

Contra Costa Community College District District Office 500 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553

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