Tool Room Attendant - Whittier, United States - Rio Hondo College

Description

Posting Details

Position Information

Job Number
CLA00465P

Position Title
Tool Room Attendant (25%)

Position Type
Classified Part Time

Percentage Employee
25 % (10 hours per week)

Number of Months Assignment
11 month

Starting Date
As soon as possible

Current Work Schedule

Nights and Saturdays. Limited to 10 hours per week.

Salary Range
Range 21

Salary

$1, $1,180.29 monthly - Successful candidate will start at step 1 except in cases where District deems appropriate. This is a Grant Funded position. Continuation of this position is contingent upon continued funding.

Shift Differential

FLSA
Non-Exempt

Location
Main Campus

Department
Career and Technical Education

Open Date
05/28/2024

Closing Date
06/11/2024

Open Until Filled

About Rio Hondo College

About Río Hondo College
Río Hondo College welcomes and embraces all students in their educational and career pathways. As a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI), our College has a student population of 22,000, of which 18,000 are Latinx students. We were the first college in Los Angeles County to provide two years of free tuition to first-time, full-time college students through our Río Promise program. We are proud to acknowledge that many of our students have transferred to high ranked institutions such as Harvard, Stanford, USC and UCLA, UC Berkeley, UC Irvine, Cal State LA, Cal State Long Beach, and Whittier College to name a few.

Strengths
Our caring and dedicated student-centered staff, faculty, and administrators are devoted to the advancement of educational justice, equity, and opportunity for all our students. Our College's 900 employees, with close to 600 faculty, hold themselves accountable for the academic success of disproportionately impacted student populations. Our entire staff, with unwavering team collaboration, work hard to ensure our students reach their full potential by eliminating gaps in academic outcomes that traditionally hinder students of color.

Río Hondo College is committed to the recruitment of qualified and diverse employees who are dedicated to our students' success. We recognize that diversity in an academic environment fosters cultural awareness, promotes mutual understanding and respect, and provides suitable role models for our students. We are steadfast in our hiring practices and staff development processes which reinforce the goals of equal opportunity, diversity, and inclusion. Our practices and processes also support the importance of a workforce that reflects the community and the diverse student population we serve.

Río Hondo College employs approximately 55% tenured track faculty of color; 60% part-time faculty of color; 85% classified staff of color; and 50% administrators of color.

Río Hondo College offers 30 associate degrees that guarantee transfer (ADTs) to Cal State Universities, a bachelor's degree in Automotive Technology, more than 60 certificates, a Pathway to Law School, dual enrollment with K-12 districts, state championship speech & debate team and excellent athletic teams, student leadership opportunities, travel abroad experiences and more.

In collaboration with the communities in Pico Rivera, Santa Fe Springs, El Monte, South El Monte, Whittier, portions of Norwalk, La Mirada, Downey, La Puente, the City of Industry, Los Nietos and Avocado Heights, Río Hondo College provides an exceptional academic curriculum to meet the unique needs of our region and strengthen our communities.

Basic Function

Under the direction of an administrator or manager, checks tools in and out to students and instructors; inspects, repairs, and maintains hand tools and equipment; maintains tool room in a clean and orderly condition.

Representative Duties

1. Assists Automotive and Welding instructors in laboratories and classrooms. E
2. Answers questions and provides instructional assistance to students individually or in small groups. E
3. Operates and assists students with tools and equipment used in laboratory and classroom environments. E
4. Checks tools and equipment in and out to students enrolled in trade or technical courses such as automotive, welding, and machine shop. E
5. Maintains tool room and storeroom in a clean and orderly condition; returns tools and equipment to proper place in tool room. E
6. Maintains records and files as assigned. E
7. Instructs and oversees students in the proper and safe operation of equipment in the automotive and welding labs. E
8. Operates a variety of instructional equipment and machines; maintains equipment and machines to ensure proper working condition. E
9. Inspects and maintains tools and equipment; inspects equipment and tools for defects, damage, or other repair needs. E
10. Performs minor maintenance and repairs to hand tools and equipment. E
11. Sharpens planes, chisels, scrapers, hatchets, and other hand tools as needed. E
12. Assists in ordering of equipment, parts, and supplies; prepares requisitions according to established procedures and policies. E
13. Performs a variety of clerical and administrative responsibilities in support of the department's day-to-day activities and/or operations utilizing a variety of communication modalities including but not limited to answers and responds to phone calls, emails, text messages, and chat platforms; opens, screens, and distributes mail and correspondence; photocopies documents and requests duplication services; ensures maintenance and repairs of assigned work areas, facilities, or equipment; enters various requests for services from IT, Facilities, and Maintenance; contacts vendors for equipment service, when needed; follows-up with vendors to ensure satisfactory completion of requests; may perform simple repairs or maintenance to standard office equipment. E
14. Performs related duties that support the overall objective of the position.

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requires us to identify the essential (E) duties/functions of the position. We have indicated those duties with an E on the job description.

Knowledge and Abilities

Knowledge of:

• District and college policies, procedures, rules, and regulations related to the area of assignment.
• California Education Code and Title V as it relates to the area of assignment.
• Federal Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA).
• Assigned subject matter areas applicable to the area of assignment.
• Methods and practices of student instruction and tutoring.
• Methods and practices for organizing, maintaining, and overseeing the operations of an instructional laboratory.
• District and department policies, procedures, and information related to the area of assignment.
• Uses and operations of tools and equipment, computer hardware, printers, standard computer software, applications, and specialized software applicable to the area of assignment.
• Methods and procedures for troubleshooting and resolving tools, equipment, and computer problems incurred in a classroom or laboratory environment.
• Sources of instructional support materials and aids to meet the needs of students and faculty in a laboratory.
• Basic computer skills.
• Effective communication, both verbally and in writing.
• Nomenclature uses and maintenance of hand and light power tools and equipment.
• Computer software programs, applications, databases, and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems; computer hardware and peripheral equipment related to the area of the assignment.
• Methods, equipment, and materials used in trade or technical shops and courses.
• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience, and courtesy.
• Basic record-keeping, filing, file sharing, and filing system methods and techniques.
• Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint).

Ability to:

• Perform the essential responsibilities of the position.
• Basic computer skills related to the area of assignment.
• Issue tools and maintain records of use.
• Operate, service, and make repairs on hand tools, test equipment, and power tools and equipment.
• Maintain facility to Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)/CAL-OSHA requirements.
• Store equipment, materials, and supplies in a safe manner.
• Maintain records and documents including inventory, repair, and maintenance history and schedules, etc.
• Maintain key inventory accurately.
• Provide effective instruction assistance and guidance to students in subject matter areas applicable to the area of assignment.
• Accurately, thoroughly, and clearly answer students' subject matter questions.
• Organize, set priorities, and exercise sound independent judgement within areas of responsibility.
• Provide day-to-day technical support for tools and equipment, computer hardware, peripherals, and software in assigned laboratories.
• Guide students through the uses and operations of specialized tools and equipment.
• Read and interpret manuals and other technical materials applicable to the area of assignment.
• Analyze, interpret, explain, and apply relevant laws, regulations, ordinances, and policies.
• Prepare clear, concise, and comprehensive reports, documents, and instructional support materials.
• Organize, update, and maintain a variety of records and files.
• Understand and follow verbal and written directions.
• Effectively communicate both verbally and in writing.
• Issue tools and maintain records of use.
• Operate, service, and make repairs on hand and light power tools and equipment.
• Lift objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Learn and apply appropriate safety precautions and procedures.
• Learn and apply proper methods of storing equipment, materials, and supplies.
• Plan, organize, and prioritize workload to meet schedules and timelines.
• Update and maintain routine records and files related to the area of assignment.
• Work independently with little direction.
• Utilize computer software programs, applications, and databases; computer hardware and peripheral equipment related to the area of assignment.
• Communicate with students, staff, and the public in person and via a variety of communication modalities using various technology resources.
• Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others encountered in the course of work.

Education and Experience

• High school graduate or General Educational Development (GED); AND
• Six (6) months experience working with the tools and equipment utilized during classroom and laboratory instruction, OR
• Sufficient training to demonstrate the ability to perform the essential responsibilities of the position;
• Or, any combination of education and experience which would provide the required qualifications for the position.

Equivalencies

Foreign Degrees

Any degree from a country other than the United States, including Canada and Great Britain, must be evaluated by an Evaluation Service prior to the closing date. Certification must be attached with copies of transcripts.

License Certificates/Credentials

• Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid driver license.
• May be required to travel for various off-site meetings, trainings, conferences, and or events in support of the overall objective of the position.

Desired Qualifications

• One (1) year of experience working with the tools and equipment utilized during classroom and laboratory instruction.

Distinguishable Characteristics

Incumbents in the Tool Room Attendant is the journey-level classification within the Tool Room Attendant series. The incumbent performs routine duties involving the care and maintenance of assigned tools and equipment in the tool room. Incumbents in the Senior Tool Room Attendant classification are assigned lead duties and perform various clerical duties.

The Tool Room Attendant is distinguished from the Senior Tool Room Attendant in that the latter is the senior, lead-level classification within the Tool Room Attendant series. The incumbent performs non-standard, lead responsibilities to ensure Tool Room operations and in compliance with District/college policies and procedures. The incumbent is the lead classification and provides work direction and guidance to assigned staff.

Working Conditions

Physical Demands
While performing the duties of this job, employees are regularly required to sit or stand for extended periods of time; talk or hear, in person and by telephone; use hands repetitively to finger, handle, feel, operate personal computers and other standard office equipment; and reach with hands and arms.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, use of both eyes, ability to distinguish basic shades and colors and the ability to adjust focus.

Employees are frequently required to walk and stand and occasionally lift up to 50 pounds; subject to lifting, carrying, pushing and climbing.

Mental Demands
While performing the duties of this class, incumbents are regularly required to use written and oral communication skills; read and interpret data; use math and mathematical reasoning; analyze and solve problems; learn and apply new information and skills; perform highly detailed work on multiple, concurrent tasks; and interact with District, students, vendors and others encountered in the course of work, some of whom are dissatisfied or abusive.

Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this class. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Employees work in a tool room and shop environment; subject to lifting, carrying, pushing, climbing, equipment noise and fumes.

Position Description

This is a part-time, 25%, 11 month position. 10 hours per week. No health benefits. The days and hours of employment are nights and Saturdays. Days and hours of employment may change depending on District needs.

Application Procedure

Applications must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. PT on the closing date.

Applicants must submit a complete online application that includes the items listed.

• Rio Hondo College online application (which includes supplemental questions)
• Résumé/Curriculum Vitae
• PAPER APPLICATIONS AND APPLICATION MATERIALS SENT VIA MAIL, FAX, OR EMAIL WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.
• NOTE THAT ALL CORRESPONDENCE, INCLUDING INTERVIEW INVITATIONS, WILL BE SENT VIA EMAIL.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Additional Information

• The Immigration Reform and Control Act requires the District obtain documentation from every individual who is employed which verifies identity and authorizes his/her right to work in the United States.
• Successful candidate is responsible for verifying all prior work experience and providing all academic transcripts for purposes of salary placement.
• As a condition of employment, the selected applicant must provide a set of fingerprints (at the applicant's expense) taken by an official LiveScan agency.
• Provide a Certificate of Tuberculosis Exam for initial employment (The certificate must be renewed every 4 years as a condition of continuing employment).
• For positions requiring a valid California driver's license, proof of insurability is required.
• Pass a pre-employment physical exam at the District's expense.
• Applicants who are protected under the Americans with Disabilities Act and require accommodations for completing the application process, testing (if required for position), or the interview, please notify the Human Resources Office.
• A copy of this announcement will be provided in Braille to visually impaired applicants upon request.

Commitment to Diversity

All applicants must have demonstrated cultural competency and sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students and staff.

Cancel RTF Policy

WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO RE-OPEN, RE-ADVERTISE, DELAY OR CANCEL FILLING THIS POSITION.
THIS RECRUITMENT MAY BE USED TO FILL FUTURE VACANCIES.

EEO Statement

Rio Hondo College is committed to employing qualified administrators, faculty and staff members who are dedicated to student success. The Board recognizes that diversity in the academic environment fosters cultural awareness, promotes mutual understanding and respect, and provides suitable role models for all students. The Board is committed to hiring and staff development processes that support the goals of equal opportunity and diversity, and provide equal consideration for all qualified candidates.