Lab Technician - Automotive Collision Repair (Part Time) | Kirkwood Community College - Military Veterans

JOB GOAL: To advance the college's mission, vision, principles, values and strategic initiatives through continuous improvement decisions. GENERAL JOB SUMMARY: This position is for a lab assistant to help facilitate student learning in a live lab environment in Kirkwood's Automotive Collision Repair Program. Key functions will be to keep a safe and productive learning environment. Assist with student needs on various projects. Help deliver timely completion of customer vehicle repairs. And assist the lead faculty with keeping projects and equipment orderly and in working condition each lab session. UNIVERSAL CORE COMPETENCIES: Advocate for Continual Improvement- empowering each other to identify opportunities for excellence. Collaborate with Mutual Accountability- working together with a willingness to take ownership and account for our actions. Champion Service- anticipating needs and create a welcoming, diverse, and inclusive environment. Perseverance- commitment to excellence even in the face of adversity or delay in achieving success. Lead- regardless of title, through positive influence. DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES: Assist with daily lab activities through various courses each semester on student projects and customer vehicles. Provide and maintain a safe work environment and practices for students and faculty in a live lab setting. Ability to Lead/instruct a class as fill in for the lead faculty if needed. Keep accurate account of tools and equipment students use during lab activities and insure items are returned and in working order each lab session. PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS: Demonstrate knowledge and practical application of basic collision repair tools and equipment. Demonstrate safe work environment practices and knowledge of equipment and associated hazards. Demonstrate effective classroom management skills. Demonstrate knowledge of color mixing systems, spray applications, and color tinting/theory. Demonstrate Knowledge of Metal theory and hammer and dolly techniques and applications. Demonstrate knowledge of body filler and undercoating applications. Demonstrate Knowledge of removal and assembly of vehicle body panels following OEM guidelines. Demonstrate knowledge of how to operate a down draft paint booth. Welcome, value, and nurture people of all backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences, as well as support and promote an environment that accepts differences. The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the essential job duties/responsibilities and performance expectations of the job, which should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned. PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES WITH/WITHOUT REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION: Position involves working in an office setting. Occasional (10-33%) standing, pushing, pulling and grasping. Frequent (34-66%) reaching and viewing a computer and other types of close visual work. Constant (67-100%) sitting, walking, repetitive motion, talking and hearing. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Degree in similar area of study or 5 years work experience LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS, OR REGISTRATIONS REQUIRED: I-car PDP-EE or similar pro level 1 training or willing to obtain required certifications upon hire. NESHAP HHHHHH national rule painter certification I-car WCS03 steel MIG welding certification PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS, LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS, OR REGISTRATIONS : Similar welding certifications or I-car/painter training as it pertains to the collision repair industry EEO AA/STATEMENT: It is the policy of Kirkwood Community College not to discriminate in its programs, activities, or employment on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, creed, religion, and actual or potential family, parental or marital status. If you have questions or complaints related to compliance with this policy, please contact the Vice President, Human Resources and Institutional Effectiveness, 6301 Kirkwood Blvd. SW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52404, 319-398-5572 , equity@kirkwood.edu , or the Director of the Office for Civil Rights U.S. Department of Education, John C. Kluczynski Federal Building, 230 S. Dearborn Street, 37th Floor, Chicago, IL 60604-7204, Telephone: (312) 730-1560 Facsimile: (312) 730-1576, TDD 800-877-8339 Email: OCR.Chicago@ed.gov . WHY KIRKWOOD: Kirkwood Community College prides itself on fostering a diverse workforce and values unique perspectives throughout its campus community. The college is a convenient, innovative, visionary educational leader striving to remain affordable and accessible. With more than 140 majors and programs, Kirkwood boasts 16,000 annual college-credit students while maintaining one of the lowest tuitions in the state. All degree-seeking students are eligible for federal financial aid and the college offers more than $3 million in scholarships each year to students from all walks of life. Review of applications will continue until the position is filled.