Automotive Technology Student Employee Student will assist automotive faculty with general duties involving the maintenance of the vehicles, inventory, and preparation of labs.
Reports To: Automotive Program Director
Minimum Education/Experience:
Current OCCC student enrolled in a minimum of 6 hours for the Fall or Spring semester or enrolled in a minimum of 3 hours for the Summer semester. OR Current OCCC student with a Federal Work-Study award.
Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
Must be familiar with all safety procedures when working around vehicles and especially the use of vehicle frame lifts, tools and equipment. Must be able to perform routine maintenance procedures without extensive supervision. Must be familiar with electrical systems and safety issues dealing with charging and starting.
Physical Demands/Working Conditions:
Heavy work: This position requires the person to occasionally exert up to 100 pounds of force and frequently exert up to 50 pounds of force and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. This position requires the person to frequently move about the classroom and shop area to assist students and perform the essential functions of the position. This position requires the person to frequently communicate with colleagues and students to perform the essential functions of the position. Must be able to exchange accurate information in various situations. This position requires the person to frequently position self to work on vehicles and engines in lab area, including under vehicle. This position frequently requires the person to operate a computer; other office equipment and mobile devices to prepare instructional documents and answer email correspondence. This position requires the person to judge, observe and assess the accuracy, neatness, thoroughness of work assigned or to make general observations. This position's essential functions are performed in an indoor, classroom and shop area and classroom activities may occur outside. This position requires the person to communicate above sufficient noise and exchange accurate information in various situations. This position requires the person to frequently move in close proximity to mechanical parts and vehicles located in the shop area. This position requires the person to frequently be exposed to fumes, odors, dusts, and gases associated with an automotive shop area.
Preferred Qualifications: Basic automotive knowledge in maintenance and light repair.
Work Hours: As needed or assigned not to exceed 25 hours per week.
Department: Division of Business and ITHR Contact: Rose Sanchez
