Welding Technology Lab Specialist Ii

Welding Technology Lab Specialist II
Job Classification
Pay grade level: Grade 12
Compensation: $41,325 - $56,822. Compensation will be commensurate with education and experience.
Employee category: Staff
Position Type: Full-Time
FLSA status: Non-Exempt
Position Details
Job Code: AA106FTNWTLA
Department: Welding Technology
Division: Academic Affairs
Reports to: Associate Dean of Career and Technical Education
Positions Supervised: None
Location: Primarily TEC, but any location assigned by the appropriate administrator
Job Purpose
Kansas City Kansas Community College (KCKCC) is currently searching for a full-time Lab Specialist to provide high-quality, learner-centered lab assistance for students enrolled in the Welding Technology program while supporting the institution's mission, vision, and strategic plan. The Welding Technology program offers entry-level and intermediate skills in several associated trades.
Position Description

• Collaborate with program instructors on daily lab activities, ensure labs are set up per faculty guidance and students follow appropriate clean-up protocol daily.
• Provide technical guidance in the performance of program specific tasks.
• Observe and document student performance of tasks assigned by the program instructors.
• Supervise students in classroom, lab setting, and off-site activities.
• Ensure safety practices are followed by students.
• Follow required pollution prevention procedures in the handling of chemicals and waste products.
• Maintain records of the orders for proper accountability of materials.
• Maintain control of college owned specialty tools, equipment, and resources for use by students.
• Ensure all program tools, equipment, resources, and other materials are in good working order following program maintenance processes.
• Maintain program inventory or all necessary resources, reporting to program personnel on any repairs, replacements, upgrades, or purchase of additional resources.
• Ensure prompt ordering of items in collaboration with faculty.
• Enforce all rules and regulations, per the college's guidelines and other enforcement agencies that govern student practices of KCKCC.
• Assist with organizing all aspects of Welding Technology projects, including good stakeholder relationships, meeting deadlines, and producing quality work.
• Transports students during field trips, customer jobs, and other activities per the college's policies and guidelines.
• Participate in regular professional development.
• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to train and work with diverse students and learners.
• Strong computer and technology skills.
• Able to work professionally and collaboratively with industry partners.
• Knowledge of the latest industry technology and ability to integrate the technology into the program.

Position Qualifications and/or Education
Minimum Qualifications and/or Education

• High school diploma and/or GED equivalent.
• Minimum of one (1) years of work experience in Welding industry or closely related field.

Preferred Qualifications and/or Education

• College certificate in welding or closely related field.
• Training experience.
• Computer skills such as Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience in learner-centered pedagogy.

Physical Requirements
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, talk, hear, walk, sit, and occasionally push or lift items. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Work Schedule
40 hours per week, during regular hours of Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Must be able to work variable schedule/hours to meet operational needs. May require evening and weekend hours, frequent travel and must be able to work evening and weekend hours when required.
To Apply
Visit www.kckcc.edu and click on CAREERSfor a list of available positions.

• Read the job announcement carefully noting the initial screening date, minimum qualifications, and required information. Note that information contained in your application materials will be used to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications for the position. Make sure you complete/submit all the documents listed as required.
• If the position lists a required transcript (during the application process) unofficial transcripts may be submitted. However, please note that upon selection for hire, you will be required to submit official transcripts.
• Ensure that your transcripts show that a degree was awarded or conferred if you are stating that it is your highest level of education completed. If you certify your level of education and it cannot be verified from your transcript(s), your application may not be referred to the selection committee.
• Foreign degrees are acceptable provided they have been translated and/or shown to have equivalency to a United States: Associate, Bachelor, Master, or Doctorate level degree.
• Documentation verifying completion of a degree, course work within a discipline, or other educational criteria should be electronically attached (uploaded) to your application.
• Three (3) professional references with phone number and email addresses are required.
• A college selection committee is responsible for application review and interviews. The final candidate(s) selected to be hired will be made by the hiring manager.
• Successful completion of a background check on all persons recommended for employment is required Individual hiring departments may elect to administer pre-employment tests, which are relevant to essential job functions as part of the applicant selection/hiring process.

***This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by their supervisor. This job description may be revised upon development of other duties and changes in responsibilities.
KCKCC is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Educational Institution