"Instructional/Laboratory Technician Substitute/On-Call"

Job Description

Victor Valley College

Salary: $32.15 Hourly

Job Type: Temporary

Job Number: INLATECHSUB/O-C

Location: Victor Valley College - All Campus Locations, CA

Department: STUDENT SERVICES

Closing: Continuous

Basic Functions

This is a continuous recruitment for an applicant pool to fill part-time, substitute, temporary, or hourly assignments on an as needed basis. Departments or Divisions will refer to the pool of applications on file, as needed, to fill temporary assignments. Applicants will remain in the pool for at least 12 months. Compensation will be based on the position that is being subbed. Substitute compensation will be calculated using step 1 of the range the classification is placed on the Classified Salary Schedule.

Definition

Under direction, plans, coordinates and performs technical or vocational instructional assistance activities using reinforcement and/or demonstrations in a specialized or technical instructional lab or shop environment; demonstrates and assists students with the safe and proper operation of equipment and tools; troubleshoots and performs routine adjustments, maintenance, and repair on a variety of lab equipment and tools; prepares lab exercises, demonstrations, and teaching aids; prepares and maintains a variety of records related to lab activities, assists students in the technical aspects of lab procedures; and performs related duties as assigned.

Supervision Received and Exercised

Receives direction from assigned supervisory or management personnel. Exercises no direct supervision over staff.

Class Characteristics

This classification is responsible for independently performing duties in support of vocational or technical instructional demonstrations and reinforcement in a lab or shop environment. Positions at this level exercise judgment and initiative in their assigned tasks, receive only occasional instruction or assistance as new or unusual situations arise and are fully aware of the operating procedures and policies of the work unit.

Representative Duties

• Provides technical and vocational instructional support and reinforcement to students and staff in instructional labs and maintains an environment that is conducive to learning; assists students with lab and/or shop assignments, exercises, experiments, projects, and/or repairs.
• Prepares the lab/shop environment and materials needed for demonstrations, exercises, assignments, and activities to correspond with curriculum and theory; researches and recommends supplemental lab exercises, purchases of supplies, equipment, tools, machinery, and other related materials to maximize instructional benefit.
• Maintains the lab/shop, ensuring a clean and orderly environment; stores, maintains, distributes, and accounts for inventory of equipment, machinery, tools, software, and other related materials.
• Coordinates with instructors to establish supplies and capital equipment outlay budgets; assists instructors in identifying instructional supplies and equipment needs; performs research on equipment prices, prepares requisitions and orders supplies and equipment within budgets and purchasing guidelines; and purchases materials as needed from suppliers or vendors.
• Performs inspections and calibrations on equipment; adjusts and maintains equipment in safe and clean working condition; troubleshoots and performs maintenance on lab equipment, machinery, tools or other related items; contacts appropriate personnel or vendors as needed for trouble-shooting assistance and arranges for equipment repair or replacement; loads, restores, and restarts lab equipment, computers, and programs; performs data or software back-ups according to established procedures.
• Assures proper labeling and identification of container contents and hazardous materials; notifies instructor of special handling procedures; disposes of hazardous materials after use according to established procedures.
• Performs a variety of clerical duties; prepares, updates, and stores various student and class records and files, including scores, proctor exams, progress, and attendance; deletes records as directed; updates and assembles lab handouts, brochures, and other related materials; maintains a variety of records and reports related to safety, waste inventory and disposal.
• Orients, demonstrates, and provides instructions to students in the proper operation of lab/shop machinery, tools, and equipment, including computers, related software, and/or other curriculum related materials or equipment.
• Collects, and reports data to anticipate the current and future needs of the instructional lab/shop; prepares and updates lab reports for faculty and administrators.
• Observes and controls behavior of students according to approved procedures, tracks and reports progress regarding student performance, attendance, and behavior.
• Assists in coordinating, scheduling, advertising, directing, and curating events related to the instructional area, as assigned.
• Provides training and work direction to student workers and/or lab tutors, as assigned.
• Works productively and cooperatively with others by demonstrating respect, patience and equitable treatment of all internal and external customers.
• Observes and complies with District and mandated safety rules, regulations, and protocols.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

Education and Experience:

Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:

Education: Equivalent to an associate degree with coursework that is relevant to the assigned area of instructional specialty or field of vocational career training.

Experience: Two (2) years of experience performing lab technical support work relevant to the assigned area of instructional specialty or field of vocational career training.

Licenses and Certifications: Possession of a valid California Driver's License, to be maintained throughout employment. Possession of a valid license or certification required to perform work in the assigned area of instructional specialty or field of vocational career training, to be maintained throughout employment.

Physical Demands

Details on physical demands for office and field/shop work.

Environmental Conditions

Details on environmental conditions for office and field/shop environments.

Knowledge and Abilities

Knowledge of: Various topics including operational characteristics of tools, college curriculum, safety procedures, etc.

Ability to: Perform instructional reinforcement, troubleshoot equipment, maintain records, etc.