Position, Department: Lab Technician, Automation Technology, Academic Affairs
Type of Position: Part-time Temporary, Non-Exempt
Work Schedule, Hours per week: Varies depending on department needs, 12 hours per week
Pay Range: $15.95-$20.31 and determined based on relevant years of work experience.
Benefits Category: Partial benefits
Position Summary: Conduct lab preparation for Johnson County Community College’s (JCCC) Automation Engineer Technology courses to ensure a safe, efficient, and organized environment conducive to learning.
Required Qualifications:
- High school graduate or equivalent.
- Current valid driver license.
- Knowledge of electrical and construction safety.
- Must be enrolled in the Automation Engineer Technology program.
- Performs advanced tasks under minimal supervision.
- May mentor less-experienced team members.
To be considered for this position we will require an application and resume.
*Unofficial transcripts are required for all Adjunct faculty and Faculty positions.
Position Details: Job duties include but are not limited to:
- Maintain, calibrate, and repair equipment and tools used by the Automation Engineer Technology program. Ensure machinery and equipment are operable and in clean condition. Coordinate and perform preventative and routine maintenance to keep machinery and tools in optimal condition.
- Ensure machinery is staged appropriately for classes. Monitor that all class materials, tools, and equipment are stocked and available to accommodate lab and class schedules. Set up the lab and prep areas for scheduled classes. Ensure students have the materials, tools, and equipment needed for class and lab use.
- Take inventory of the Automation Engineer Technology program’s materials, machinery, supplies, tools, and equipment within the lab and classrooms. Order and restock supplies and equipment to ensure students have materials needed for class and lab use. Build and maintain positive relationships with vendors and monitor vendor performance. Research invoice and contractual issues and resolve discrepancies.
- Enforce and promote safety protocols and guidelines, including the proper use of safety equipment. Provide a safe, efficient, and clean work area that is free of debris, trash, and clutter. Ensure tools and materials are organized and stored correctly and that equipment and work areas are cleaned according to established protocols.
- Organize the lab and classrooms and their contents in between courses.
- Explain concepts to students regarding developing, installing, and maintaining automated systems in industrial settings. Provide assistance that supports instructional needs and meets the requirements of varying class schedules. Fulfill ad hoc and last-minute requests from instructors and staff as needed. Assist instructors with class supervision on occasion.
- Communicate with instructors regarding Automation Engineer Technology protocols, supplies, and equipment. Maintain organized records for program activities, repairs, and maintenance.
- Provide guidance and direction to students as they gain and apply practical automation engineering and technical skills and knowledge. Assist students with questions and concerns related to program activities and processes. Monitor conditions and activities in work areas and enforce policies, procedures, and standards. Help students diagnose and resolve issues.
- Conduct safety inspections and maintain departmental compliance with local, state, and federal safety regulations and JCCC policies.
- Drive to pick up supplies, tools, and equipment as needed.
*Duties and responsibilities, as required by business necessity, may be added, deleted or changed at any time at the discretion of management, formally or informally, either verbally or in writing. Scheduling, shift assignments and work location may be changed at any time, as required by business necessity.
About JCCC: Established in 1969, Johnson County Community College is dedicated to transforming lives and strengthening communities through learning. Located in Overland Park, Kansas, JCCC has enjoyed a national reputation for educational excellence and student success for more than 50 years. That's five decades dedicated to smaller class sizes, more resources and a thriving campus culture – not to mention our competitive tuition rates and extracurricular experiences that transcend the norm.
Equal Employment Opportunity: JCCC provides equal opportunities and equal access to all individuals and is an affirmative action employer. JCCC does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, national origin, ancestry, disability, age, religion, marital status, parental status, military status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or other factors that cannot be lawfully considered in its programs and activities, which includes employment and admissions, in accordance with Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Equal Pay Act of 1963, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, Executive Order 11246, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Vietnam Era Veteran’s Readjustment Assistance Act, the Jobs for Veterans Act of 2002, the Kansas Acts Against Discrimination and all other applicable civil rights and nondiscrimination laws.
Inquiries concerning JCCC's compliance with its nondiscrimination policies (including Title IX, Title VI and Section 504 inquiries) may be referred to a Title IX Coordinator (TitleIX@jccc.edu), or Director of Human Resources, or the Dean of Students and Learner Engagement at Johnson County Community College, 12345 College Blvd, Overland Park, KS 66210, 913-469-8500; or to Office for Civil Rights, Kansas City Office, U.S. Department of Education, One Petticoat Lane, 1010 Walnut Street, Suite 320, Kansas City, MO 64106, Telephone: 816-268-0550,Facsimile: 816-268-0559, Email to: OCR.KansasCity@ed.gov.
Disclosure: If you need any assistance throughout the search process, please reach out to the HR Generalist for this position. In accordance with the college policy, finalists for this position will be subject to criminal background investigations. Individual hiring departments at JCCC may elect to administer pre-employment tests, which are relevant to essential job functions as part of the applicant selection/hiring process. Many departments require those selected for hire to submit a certified transcript for all degrees obtained. For full consideration, applicants are encouraged to apply prior to the review date listed in posting.
If you are an applicant requesting assistance or a reasonable accommodation in the application process, please contact the Office of Human Resources at 913-469-3877, or email HR@jccc.edu.
