Vocational Equipment Technician

Contra Costa Community College District; Martinez (CA); On-site; USD 62,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Leave benefits

Retirement benefits

Job summary

Contra Costa Community College District is seeking a skilled Laboratory Technician within the Math/Computer Science Division in Martinez, CA. The role focuses on maintenance, installation and repair of department equipment and providing technical assistance to students and faculty.

The position requires three years of hands-on equipment operation and repair experience, a high school diploma or GED, and a Class B driver's license with airbrake endorsements.

Qualifications

• Three (3) years of experience performing equipment operation, repair and maintenance in areas relevant to assigned department.
• Possession of a high school diploma/GED and related coursework in relevant equipment technology.
• Possession of, or ability to acquire, a Class B driver’s license with airbrake endorsements.
• Knowledge of operation and maintenance of laboratory equipment.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with faculty to arrange and assist with laboratory assignments/teaching aids, exercises and exams.
• Provides technical support when needed to students and faculty.
• Coordinates, maintains, inspects, tests, and repairs laboratory equipment for assigned department(s).
• Designs and maintains inventory control systems and orders tools and supplies; maintains records of supplies used.
• Ensures safety and maintains general cleanliness in assigned areas including signage and assisting maintenance personnel.
• Implements and maintains departmental health and safety policies and procedures to comply with District, federal, state and local health and safety regulations.

Skills

Equipment operation

Repair & maintenance

Education

High school diploma/GED

Class B driver’s license with airbrake endorsements

Job description

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

NOTE: New employees will be placed at the first step which is $62,268 per year, second step $65,424 per year or third step at $68,724 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 $75,864 per year is reached on the salary schedule.

Position Title

Special Instructions to Applicants

NOTE : New employees will be placed at the first step which is $62,268 per year, second step $65,424 per year or third step at $68,724 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 $75,864 per year is reached on the salary schedule.

Our Vision for Social Justice

We are seeking people who recognize the critical role community colleges play in social justice, who have ability in this space, enthusiasm for this work, ideas and vision to improve our approaches, and a commitment to achieving equitable academic success for the 50,000+ students attending our five beautiful colleges and centers. Our social justice work calls for employees who have a sense of social responsibility, interest in our community and world in which we live.

The intention of social justice work is to strengthen humanity by understanding that every person deserves the benefits of fully participating in our society and institutions.

Academic researchers have illustrated that crucial social justice principles are a compilation of equality, equity, diversity, inclusion, engagement, environmental sustainability and human rights. These complex principles are challenging to operationalize in higher education; yet we are steadfast in our diligence to forge ahead to advance this vital mission.

Community colleges are uniquely positioned to lead higher education in the work of social justice. Many of our students come from historically underserved and underrepresented backgrounds; students of color, students with recent immigrant histories, students from cycles of low income if not poverty, students from indigenous communities, and students from first-generation families.

The idea of promoting social mobility through education is unconditionally and uncompromisingly embraced by community colleges. This is an exciting role, and it comes with a heavy responsibility. Simply put, we need to create environments where our students achieve greater academic success, so much so that we close our persistent equity/opportunity gaps.

Recruitment Type:

Recruitment Type: Open (Internal and External applicants)

Location

Posting Number

Posting Number 0002330

# of Openings

# of Openings 1

Range

Range 56

Salary YEARLY: $62,268, step 1 - $75,864, step 5 (see special instructions for initial step placement)

Position Status

Position Status Permanent

Overtime Status

Overtime Status Non-Exempt (eligible)

Position

Position Full-Time

If temporary, employment duration: N/A

# of Hours Scheduled Per Week

# of Hours Scheduled Per Week 40

Work Schedule By Day and Work Hours

Monday – Thursday, 10AM – 7PM
Friday, 8AM – 5PM

Shift Differential %

Shift Differential % N/A

# of Months

# of Months 12

Non-work Periods:

Non-work Periods: N/A

EEO Job Category

Employee Group

Employee Group Classified

Department

Department D4600-Math/Computer Science Div.

Position Definition

To perform work involving the maintenance, installation and repair of assigned vocational department equipment and/or facilities; to serve as a technical assistant to students and faculty; and to maintain inventory and coordinate laboratory operation.

Distinguishing Characteristics

N/A

Examples of Duties/Essential Functions

• Collaborates with faculty to arrange and assist with laboratory assignments/teaching aids, exercises and exams.
• Provides technical support when needed to students and faculty.
• Coordinates, maintains, inspects, tests, and repairs laboratory equipment for assigned department(s).
• Designs and maintains inventory control systems and orders tools and supplies; maintains records of supplies used.
• Ensures safety and maintains general cleanliness in assigned areas including signage and assisting maintenance personnel.
• Implements and maintains departmental health and safety policies and procedures to comply with District, federal, state and local health and safety and hazardous waste regulations.
• Monitors and controls expenditures through the District’s online system to ensure compliance within established budget.
• Collaborates with faculty to submit purchase orders, complete budget transfers and journal entries, prepare cost estimates for budget recommendation, and submit justifications for budget items.
• Recruits, trains, supervises and evaluates student assistants.
• Safely operates laboratory equipment.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING

Three (3) years of experience performing equipment operation, repair and maintenance in areas relevant to assigned department.

EDUCATION / LICENSE OR CERTIFICATE

Possession of a high school diploma/ GED or the equivalent, supplemented by college level coursework in relevant equipment technology program.

Possession of, or ability to acquire, a Class B driver’s license with airbrake endorsements.

Theory and techniques of operation and maintenance of department equipment and tools.

Equipment, materials and supplies used in assigned department.

Vendors and suppliers of equipment for assigned department.

Safe work practices, safe operation of equipment and safety precautions for the maintenance of equipment.

Methods and procedures of inventory control to order and stock parts.

Basic record-keeping and purchasing principles.

Basic mathematical principles.

Modern software applications (Microsoft Office Suite, etc.).

Principles and practices of supervision and training.

Policies and procedures regarding laboratory and related facilities and systems.

Minimum Qualification-Skill To

N/A

Minimum Qualification-Ability To

• Use, repair and maintain laboratory equipment, tools and machines for assigned department(s).
• Serve students, staff and colleagues in a helpful, empathetic, professional manner.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics.
• Troubleshoot and maintain assigned equipment.
• Maintain records and inventory of necessary supplies and order replenishments.
• Perform heavy physical labor; lift and move equipment.
• 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

• 1. Demonstrated experience maintaining, calibrating, and troubleshooting instructional or shop equipment across two or more of the following areas: general CNC machining, construction, engineering, or architecture/fabrication.
• 2. Strong customer-service orientation toward students, with the ability to respond to equipment and lab needs and to collaborate effectively with faculty across multiple disciplines.
• 3. Experience supporting procurement processes, including obtaining quotes, placing orders, and coordinating with vendors and district purchasing using tools like Excel.
• 4. Possess current safety-related training and/or certifications such as OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 and is able to maintain a safe learning and working environment.

Job Open Date:

Job Open Date: 09/01/2026

Job Close Date:

Job Close Date: 10/01/2026

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 job qualifications: A) EXPERIENCE- Three (3) years of experience performing equipment operation, repair and maintenance in areas relevant to assigned department AND B) EDUCATION/LICENSE OR CERTIFICATE- Possession of a high school diploma/GED AND Possession of, or ability to acquire, a Class B driver’s license with airbrake endorsements.

  (Open Ended Question)

• * Explain your experience maintaining, calibrating, and troubleshooting instructional or shop equipment across two or more of the following areas: general CNC machining, construction, engineering, or architecture/fabrication.

  (Open Ended Question)

• * Explain your experience supporting procurement processes, including obtaining quotes, placing orders, and coordinating with vendors and purchasing departments using tools like Excel.

  (Open Ended Question)

• * Describe your ability to maintain a safe learning and working environment. Do you possess current safety-related training and/or certifications such as OSHA 10 or OSHA 30?

  (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
• Foreign Degree Evaluation Form (NACES Approved Agency)

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

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