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Electricity/ Electronics/ Energy Systems Instructional Lab Tech (Vocational Equipment Tech)
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Position Number: 5417757
Location: Pleasant Hill, CA
Position Type: Facilities Management

Electricity/ Electronics/ Energy Systems Instructional Lab Tech (Vocational Equipment Tech)

Posting Number: 0002017
Location: Diablo Valley College
Salary: YEARLY: $31,134, Step 1 - $37,932, Step 5

Position Definition:
To perform work involving the maintenance, installation and repair of assigned vocational department equipment and/or facilities; to serve as a technical assistant to students and faculty; and to maintain inventory and coordinate laboratory operation.

Distinguishing Characteristics:
N/A

Examples of Duties/Essential Functions:
Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
Collaborates with faculty to arrange and assist with laboratory assignments/teaching aids, exercises and exams.
Provides technical support when needed to students and faculty.
Coordinates, maintains, inspects, tests, and repairs laboratory equipment for assigned department(s).
Designs and maintains inventory control systems and orders tools and supplies; maintains records of supplies used.
Ensures safety and maintains general cleanliness in assigned areas including signage and assisting maintenance personnel.
Implements and maintains departmental health and safety policies and procedures to comply with District, federal, state and local health and safety and hazardous waste regulations.
Monitors and controls expenditures through the Districts online system to ensure compliance within established budget.
Collaborates with faculty to submit purchase orders, complete budget transfers and journal entries, prepare cost estimates for budget recommendation, and submit justifications for budget items.
Recruits, trains, supervises and evaluates student assistants.
Safely operates laboratory equipment.
Performs related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:
Education/Experience:
EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING
Three (3) years of experience performing equipment operation, repair and maintenance in areas relevant to assigned department.
EDUCATION/LICENSE OR CERTIFICATE
Possession of a high school diploma/GED or the equivalent, supplemented by college level coursework in relevant equipment technology program.
Possession of, or ability to acquire, a Class B drivers license with airbrake endorsements.

Knowledge Of:
Theory and techniques of operation and maintenance of department equipment and tools.
Equipment, materials and supplies used in assigned department.
Vendors and suppliers of equipment for assigned department.
Safe work practices, safe operation of equipment and safety precautions for the maintenance of equipment.
Methods and procedures of inventory control to order and stock parts.
Basic record-keeping and purchasing principles.
Basic mathematical principles.
Modern software applications (Microsoft Office Suite, etc.).
Principles and practices of supervision and training.
Policies and procedures regarding laboratory and related facilities and systems.

Skill To:
N/A

Ability To:
Use, repair and maintain laboratory equipment, tools and machines for assigned department(s).
Serve students, staff and colleagues in a helpful, empathetic, professional manner.
Read and interpret electrical schematics.
Troubleshoot and maintain assigned equipment.
Maintain records and inventory of necessary supplies and order replenishments.
Perform heavy physical labor; lift and move equipment.
Establish and maintain cooperative work relationships with those contacted in the performance of required duties.
Demonstrate understanding of, sensitivity to, and respect for the diverse academic, socio-economic, race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, mental or physical disability, and religious background of all students, faculty and staff, and with all individuals encountered in the performance of required duties.

Desirable Qualifications:
Desirable Experience:
Experience in wiring and troubleshooting of control systems such as Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC), relays, contactors, motors (Direct Current and Alternate Current), single and three phase motors, data wiring, cabling, fiber optic splicing, Time-Domain Reflectometry (TDR) usage, Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) audio/video installations, as well as solar system installation and residential wiring. Some mechanical and pneumatic actuator knowledge as it applies to robotics and mechatronics.Desirable License or Certificate:Possession of any certification within the electronic fields such as, but not limited to:Federal Communications Commission (FCC)General Radiotelephone Operator License (GROL)National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) Solar Installation CertificationElectronics Technician Association (ETA) certification

Special Instructions:
The position works alongside faculty and staff to create a welcoming and supportive environment in the Engineering Career Technical pathways and support student success.

Scope:
The Electricity/Electronics/Energy Systems Instructional Lab Technician performs technical work in the maintenance, repair, calibration and installation of various electronic equipment; distributes and maintains laboratory test equipment for students; ensures efficient operation of computer network; and arranges for repair and calibration of major equipment. Prepares and assembles materials and equipment used in electricity/electronics and energy system experiments and demonstrations; performs minor maintenance on electronic and energy systems equipment; assists students and faculty with instructional activities; and orders, issues, receives, and stores electronics materials and supplies. Key areas of Responsibilities:

1. Oversee the operation and maintenance of an instructional laboratory environment in the subject of electronics; train and provide work direction to Instructional Assistants and student assistants.2. Trains and guides students to assure proper operation and maintenance of equipment and laboratory; distributes parts to students for use in laboratory exercises.3. Assist instructors, staff, and students in the operation of equipment and instrumentation common to the electronics field. Assist students as directed in the completion of required assignments.4. Prepare and issue materials and equipment for student use; maintain records of materials and equipment loaned out to students.5. Order, receive, catalog, and store supplies, materials, and equipment; maintain inventories, ensuring that adequate quantities are available for timely instructional use; mark equipment with approved identification.6. Operates, maintains, and makes minor adjustments on laboratory equipment such as digital oscilloscopes, function generator, digital voltmeters, analog and digital multimeters, LCR meters, motor control boards, electronic load, and power supplies.7. Test, adjust, and maintain equipment; make visual and operational checks of equipment to ensure it is functioning properly; assure proper storage and handling of equipment; trouble-shoot faulty operation of equipment; assist students in the proper operation of equipment; check equipment for broken or loose parts and bad electrical connections.8. Make minor repairs on equipment; repair and replace broken or damaged parts and electrical connections and power cords.9. May develop prototype equipment, storage units and special demonstrations for the instructional program which require fabricating, fitting, welding, woodworking, and/or soldering skills.10. Maintain laboratory and/or storeroom in a safe, clean, and orderly condition.11. Provide technical assistance in the preparation of specifications for equipment and material purchases; recommend selection of equipment as requested; may interview vendors to assess new equipment and supplies.12. Assist in the preparation of the laboratory budget; monitor budget expenditures.13. Maintains inventory records of supplies, materials, and equipment, and prepares periodic inventory reports and requisitions as needed.

Note: New employees will be placed at the first step which is $31,134 per year, second step $32,712 per year or third step at $34,362 per year (depending upon experience). Based on current salary placement guidelines, all step increases for which an employee becomes eligible shall take place on July 1st of each fiscal year. These increases will occur, on annual basis, until the maximum step of $37,932 per year is reached on the salary schedule.

Job Close Date:
Open Until Filled: Yes

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