About the Department

BASIC FUNCTION: 
Under the direction of an assigned supervisor, the Tool Room/Shop Technician maintains proper inventory; controls, cleans, services, repairs, and secures; demonstrates the proper use; and monitors and assists students with the proper and safe operation of a variety of tools and equipment used in automotive and other trade technology. The Tool Room/Shop Technician maintains the automotive shop facilities in a clean, safe, orderly, and secure manner. 

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS 

Incumbents in this classification perform the full range of duties involved in demonstrating and assisting students in the proper and safe use of tools and equipment, ensuring there is adequate inventory of well-maintained instructional equipment. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES 

The following duties and responsibilities describe the general nature and level of work being performed. It is not intended to be restricted or construed as an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities required of individuals so classified, and not all duties listed are necessarily performed by each employee in this classification.

1. Maintain inventory and control of tools, equipment, and machinery used in automotive technology and other trade shop areas. Evaluate student tool and equipment needs and order new tools and equipment as appropriate. 

2. Clean, repair and replace tools and equipment as necessary. 

3. Issue tools and equipment and demonstrate and assist students with the use of tools, equipment, and machinery used in the classroom laboratories. 

4. Develop, implement, and maintain a preventative maintenance schedule for tools, equipment and machinery including component testing and replacement as needed. Inspect, clean, maintain, diagnose, and repair tools and equipment including engines, motors, cords, lubrication, filters, and other mechanical components and systems.

5. Maintain shop areas, tool room, and equipment in a safe, clean, and orderly manner. Clean, maintain, strip, wax, paint, polish, and otherwise ensure floors and other surfaces in the shop area are safe and suitable for instruction. 

6. Operate equipment and tools to prepare, use, and maintain instructional technology areas and shop. 

7. Maintain reports and logs, inventories, and maintenance and service records. Ensure adequate parts, materials, supplies, and equipment are ordered and/or stocked. 

8. Train, monitor, and provide guidance to others as assigned. 9. Perform job-related duties as assigned.

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Position Duties

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: High school graduation or equivalent and one (1) year of experience in the control, maintenance, and use of related trade craft tools and equipment.

IMPORTANT:  To be considered for the position applying for, applicants must submit the required items by the deadline, which include: online IVC application, current resume, and ALL unofficial transcripts (transcripts must show degree was awarded or conferred with a completion date). All attachments will be uploaded into the online application. Applications which do not include all of the required materials will not be forwarded to the screening committee for consideration. Materials submitted become property of the District and will not be returned, copied, or considered for other openings.

Minimum Qualifications

RANGE 14 ON THE CALSSIFIED SALARY SCHEDULE: Substitute/Short-Term are placed at Step 1.  Please click here to review current salary schedule.

Other Qualifications

Imperial Valley College is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against persons on the basis of race, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, marital status, age, disability, pregnancy, medical condition, or covered veteran status.