About the Department

Position Duties

• Interpret, clarify and/or re-emphasize technical information and skill practice related to a specific occupation; follow and interpret policies, procedures, standard practices as they pertain to instruction and the college as a whole
• Add to the knowledge and skills taught in specific curriculum units with the instructor for use in the classroom or lab
• Coordinate instructional remediation with each instructor and other technical support staff; administer hands-on skill tests; monitor student projects and/or job workmanship; track and communicate with instructors about student progress and other issues; monitor different labs in instructor's absence
• Monitor, demonstrate by example and direction, enforce and correct safety, sanitation and/or hazardous waste practices as appropriate
• Monitor students and demonstrate by example correct safety, sanitation and/or hazardous waste practices as appropriate to the particular shop environment, including hazardous labs, lock-out/tag-out processes, stacked loads, tagging of broken or unsafe machinery, dual shop areas, use of appropriate PPE at all times
• Assist in procuring donated training aids and material; learn and operate within college practices for procurement, use, and disposal of college property, donated property, and abatement  processes; assist with monitoring students to assure appropriate educational use of materials, machines and time
• Repair, maintain, organize and clean occupational training equipment; monitor equipment, material storage, and handling; maintain inventories of technical supplies, tools, and systems; purchase, inventory, surplus, dispose of equipment and supplies in accordance with college policies
• Assist with planning and supervision of labs, maintain and communicate a schedule that fairly responds to contractual and program needs of the instructors served
•  Maintain currency with industry practices; attend advisory committee meetings as needed; provide support for program related activities
• Maintain professional relationships with students enrolled in the program, acknowledging boundaries and responsibilities of the job; willingly uphold college policies and report unacceptable activities
• Create and contribute to positive relationships among the staff, students and campus community
• Uphold and model college expectations for civility and inclusion; be part of a team effort to assure a safe and inclusive learning space for all
• Operate college vehicles in accordance with laws and personal licensure to do so; Maintain licensure as appropriate to the particular job
• May supervise instructional assistants, work studies, and volunteers
• Regular and satisfactory attendance and punctuality; other related duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with two years minimum experience in the occupation, or a graduate of the occupational program
• Proficient in understanding, interpreting, and explaining the vocabulary/nomenclature specific to the occupational area and in performing the specific occupational skills taught in the curriculum
• Ability to work independently and communicate well with employees, students and vendors
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; ability to communicate effectively with students from diverse cultural backgrounds, ages, and ability levels
• Possess a current First Aid/CPR card or be willing to obtain same within 30 days of employment
• Washington State Driver's license or ability to obtain same upon employment
• Ability to drive with a trailer, forklift license a plus
• Willingness to learn new skills in technical areas, pedagogy, and in IT tools and applications are required by program evolution
• Mechanical aptitude and ability to lift weight 50 pounds
• Demonstrated ability to work successfully with students, staff, and community from diverse backgrounds, including non-native English speakers, and a commitment to a culturally diverse work environment
• Due to the diversity of the college population, we encourage applicants who are multilingual

Other Qualifications

Compensation & Work Schedule:
This position works 40 hours per week. This position typically starts at 7:00 a.m. and works only on the days class is in session, and reports directly to the course instructor; schedule to be determined by the supervisor. This is a union covered position.  As defined by the current classified bargained agreement, newly hired employees shall be placed between Step 3 $4,270 and Step 6 $4,800 of the salary schedule in Appendix A of the Classified Union Bargaining Agreement. Employees hired with an associate degree will be placed at minimum of step D. Employees hired with a bachelor’s or master’s degree will be placed at minimum of step E.  Ongoing (Step G- Step M) step advancement is defined by the classified bargained agreement. (Per current bargained agreement, Instructional Support Technicians are scheduled to work when classes are in session. As a result, actual salary may fluctuate depending on number of days worked). 
 
Salary placement for current classified employees is per the classified bargained agreement.  The Classified Bargained Agreement and Appendix can be found here.

Benefits:
Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability and other insurance benefits are provided as currently administered under Public Employees Benefits Board, State Retirement Plan and a Deferred Compensation Plan; sick leave accrues at 1 day effective upon employment and vacation accrues at 12 days (up to 23 days) per year. We also offer 13 paid holidays effective upon employment and 4 paid personal days after successful completion of the probation period. Full time, classified employees have access to bereavement leave, employee assistance program, free tuition, reduced childcare costs at our Early Learning Center, reduced Bus Fare, professional development opportunities and more! For further details on the benefits offered at LWTech, please visit: lwtech.edu/about/human-resources/benefits/

Required Online Application Materials

• Online application
• Current resume
• Cover letter
• Responses to the supplemental questions included in the online application process

• Official transcripts/certifications will be required upon employment
• Other conditions that may apply will be detailed upon the offer of employment
• Job offers are contingent upon successful completion of background/reference checks

• Ability to operate office equipment
• Ability to read and verify data and prepare various materials
• Ability to exchange information on the phone or in person