High Voltage Lab Technician II - Hands-On Lab Leader

High Voltage Lab Specialist II

JOB CLASSIFICATION

Pay grade level: Grade 12 Compensation: up to $60,867. Compensation will be commensurate with education and experience. Employee category: Staff Department: High Voltage Line Technician (HVLT) Reports to: Interim Dean of Career and Technical Education FLSA status: Non-Exempt Job Code: tbd Location: Primarily Technical Education Center (TEC), but any location assigned by the appropriate administrator

SUMMARY

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 High Voltage Line Technician (HVLT) program while supporting the institution’s mission, vision, and strategic plan.

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 support student performance of tasks assigned by the program instructors. Support student on-task behaviors in classroom, lab setting, and off-site activities. Ensure students follow safety practices. Follow required procedures in handling hazardous 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 KCKCC's student practices. Assist with organizing all aspects of High Voltage Line Technician (HVLT) projects, including good stakeholder relationships, meeting deadlines, and producing quality work. Transport 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 multicultural 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.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

High school diploma and/or GED equivalent. Line School Certificate A -OR- Three (3) years' experience in the electric utility field operations. Experience safely inspecting, ascending, working aloft on, and descending wooden utility structures in strict compliance with OSHA 29 CFR 1910.269 regulations and fall-restriction protocols.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum of one (1) year of work experience in a technical/industrial field. Training experience. Computer skills such as Microsoft Office Suite. Experience in learner-centered pedagogy.

WORKING CONDITIONS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, talk, hear, walk, and sit. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally push or lift items.

WORK SCHEDULE

Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM to 4:30 PM (CT). Flexibility to work a variable schedule is required to meet operational needs, including the possibility of evening and weekend hours. ***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 the development of other duties and changes in responsibilities. KCKCC is an Equal Opportunity Employer #J-18808-Ljbffr Kansas City Kansas Community College.