Assistant - Lab (Architectural and Engineering Design Technology)

Prepares set up of labs ensuring all labs are clean and orderly, computers are working properly, printers have sufficient ink and paper, and tools or equipment are properly returned to their original location. The evaluation service links on the following site are provided by South Texas College for your convenience but are not affiliated with South Texas College: NACES Members.

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Job Description

Department: Architectural and Engineering Design Technology

General Statement of Job

The Lab Assistant - Architectural and Engineering Design Technology supports instructional programs in the Architectural and Engineering Design Technology (AEDT) labs. Assists instructors and other staff with lab-related work, maintains all equipment, and actively engages in improving the overall efficiency of the technology used in the program.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

Essential Functions:

• Performs routine and assigned activities in the AEDT program labs.
• Assists instructors with class lab activities.
• Troubleshoots lab equipment and performs minor repairs; coordinates major repairs with equipment vendors and/or appropriate department.
• Maintains and orders inventories of consumable supplies and ensures security of each item.
• Assists with preparation and organization of special events for the AEDT program.
• Installs most recent versions of software.
• Tests new equipment for accuracy and quality.
• Prepares set up of labs ensuring all labs are clean and orderly, computers are working properly, printers have sufficient ink and paper, and tools or equipment are properly returned to their original location.
• Maintains organized structure of departmental server and back-up server at least every two weeks.
• Maintains consistent communication with supervisor.
• Maintains a safe learning environment.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Education and Experience

• To qualify, one of the following must be met:

• • Associate's degree
  • A minimum of 60 earned college hours

• At least two (2) years of work experience in a related field, preferred.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Excellent oral, written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong computer skills with knowledge of Microsoft Office including, but not limited to, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook, the Windows environment, and internet research skills.
• Familiarity with lab equipment.
• Ability to prioritize, organize, and complete multiple tasks with attention to detail, within stated deadlines.
• Ability to work evenings and/or weekends as needed; willing to travel throughout the college district using own means of reliable transportation.
• Demonstrated commitment to achieving the vision and mission of South Texas College.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of students, customers or employees of organization.
• Ability to apply practical understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Checks, Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations

• Security Sensitive position: All applicants are subject to a criminal background check under South Texas College policy.
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