"Vocational Equipment Technician"

Position Title

Vocational Equipment Technician

Salary

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

Location

Los Medanos College

Position Status

Permanent, Full-Time, Non-Exempt (eligible), 40 hours per week, Monday – Friday 7:30am – 4:00 pm, 12 months

Department

L6011-Vocational Technology

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.

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 Districts 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.

Minimum Qualifications

Education/License or Certificate

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

Experience and Training

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 drivers license with airbrake endorsements.

Knowledge Of

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.

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

• 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.

Job Dates

Job Open Date: 01/21/2026
Job Close Date: 02/23/2026
Open Until Filled: No

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