Contra Costa Community College District · 2 hours ago
Vocational Equipment Technician
Contra Costa Community College District is seeking a Vocational Equipment Technician to maintain, install, and repair vocational department equipment and facilities. The role involves providing technical support to students and faculty, coordinating laboratory operations, and ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
EducationHigher Education
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 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
Qualification
Required
Possession of a high school diploma/GED or the equivalent, supplemented by college level coursework in relevant equipment technology program
Three (3) years of experience performing equipment operation, repair and maintenance in areas relevant to assigned department
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
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
Preferred
Experience maintaining, diagnosing, repairing, and calibrating automotive instructional equipment, tools, and vehicles commonly used in an academic or training environment
Experience working closely with faculty, staff, vendors, and external partners to support instruction, schedule equipment use, assist during labs, and procure parts and equipment in alignment with program needs and budget constraints
Demonstrated ability to support diverse student populations by maintaining inclusive, accessible, and welcoming lab environments that promote safety, belonging, and equitable access to equipment and learning opportunities
Company
Contra Costa Community College District
Contra Costa Community College District is one of the California's largest multi-college districts serving over 55,000 students.
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