Waco Tribune-Herald ยท 4 days ago
Laboratory Technician - Aeronautics (part-time)
Walnut, CA
Part-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$27K/yr - $34K/yr
2+ years expWaco Tribune-Herald is looking for a part-time Laboratory Technician for their Aeronautics Program. The role involves providing instructional support, preparing laboratory exercises, and maintaining aeronautics equipment to ensure a productive learning environment.
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Responsibilities
Prepares and sets up laboratory exercises, demonstrations, and instructional materials; monitors laboratory environment; organizes, arranges, stocks, and distributes materials, equipment, and supplies
Troubleshoots, repairs, maintains, and analyzes data from aeronautics equipment and simulators; ensures that all equipment and machines are in safe and operational condition
Maintains, tests, and manages rechargeable battery technologies and other battery equipment
Tracks the usage of aeronautics equipment and maintains a database of usage of equipment and time-limited parts
Provides instructional support services for the Aeronautics Program; assists in instructional demonstrations of unmanned aircraft; explains related principles, practices, procedures, methods, materials, terminology, simulators, drones, and equipment
Cleans and ensures proper storage of laboratory equipment; ensures laboratory and work areas are in clean and orderly condition
Ensures proper use of laboratory equipment by monitoring activities according to established rules and policies
Works with faculty to ensure class timeline and agendas are met
Maintains accurate logs, reports, and records of work performed and materials and equipment used
Monitors, orders, receives, stores, and maintains adequate inventory levels of supplies and equipment as directed
Promotes an environment of belonging as it relates to diversity, equity, inclusion, social justice, anti-racism, and accessibility
Provides quality customer service when interacting with the public, vendors, students, and College staff, including individuals from minoritized groups
Supports and abides by federal, state, local policies, and Board Policies and Administrative Procedures
Participates on committees, task forces, and special assignments, including, but not limited to Screening and Selection Committees and mandated trainings as required
Prepares and delivers oral presentations related to assigned areas as required
Learns and applies emerging technologies, as necessary, to perform duties in an efficient, organized, and timely manner
Performs other related duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Principles and practices of supporting a diverse, equitable, inclusive, socially just, anti-racist, and accessible academic and work environment
Terminology, techniques, equipment, materials, principles, theories, practices, and procedures related to the Aeronautics Program
General methods and procedures for preparing course materials and laboratory exercises and demonstrations used in aeronautic courses
Set-up, operation, demonstration, and maintenance of various tools and equipment used in aeronautics
Use of hand-held tools and electronic testing equipment
Retrieving, decoding, and interpreting data from electronic devices and sensors
Principles and techniques to troubleshoot and determine appropriate action in the maintenance and repair of equipment, simulators, and drones
Methods, practices, and techniques of student learning and instruction
Modern office practices, methods, and computer equipment and applications related to the work
Record keeping principles and procedures
English usage, spelling, vocabulary, grammar, and punctuation
Techniques for providing a high level of customer service by effectively dealing with the public, students, and District staff, including individuals of various ages, disabilities, various socio-economic and ethnic groups
Advocate for and communicate the College's vision and commitment to creating a diverse, equitable, inclusive, socially just, anti-racist, and accessible academic and work environment
Participate in addressing gaps in diversity, equity, inclusion, social justice, anti-racism, and accessibility in the recruitment and retention of staff
Participate in providing resources and support towards the goal of a diverse, equitable, inclusive, socially just, anti-racist, and accessible academic and work environment
Explain and apply principles, practices, procedures, methods, materials, tools, terminology, and equipment related to the aeronautic program
Assist students and faculty in the use and operation of aeronautic equipment and materials
Create an engaging and positive learning in a laboratory or other learning environments
Demonstrate proper use and maintenance of equipment, materials, and supplies used in aeronautics
Demonstrate proper use and data interpretation of electronic test equipment
Read, interpret, and apply a wide variety of technical information from manuals, specifications, blueprints, and schematics
Interpret, apply, and explain applicable District policies, rules, and regulations related to areas of responsibility
Maintain tools and equipment in a clean working condition providing for proper security
Estimate and order required supplies and equipment
Establish and maintain a filing, record keeping, and tracking systems
Organize own work, set priorities, and meet critical time deadlines
Operate modern office equipment including computer equipment and software applications programs
Use English effectively to communicate in person, over the telephone, and in writing
Understand scope of authority in making independent decisions
Review situations accurately and determine appropriate course of action using judgment according to established policies and procedures
Establish, maintain, and foster positive and effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work
Equivalent to an Associate's degree from a regionally accredited college in aeronautics, electronics, manufacturing, or a related field; and
Experience related to the position
Preferred
Two (2) years of experience working in an aeronautics classroom, laboratory, or similar setting is preferred
Experience working with policies and procedures relating to diversity, equity, inclusion, social justice, anti-racism, and accessibility preferably in a minority serving institution such as Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) and Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution (AANAPISI); OR
Experience with participation in programs relating to diversity, equity, inclusion, social justice, anti-racism, and accessibility preferably in a minority serving institution such as Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) and Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution (AANAPISI)
Company
Waco Tribune-Herald
Waco Tribune-Herald is a newspapers company that offers news, entertainment, and sports updates In Texas.
51-200 employees
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