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SUMMARY
The Lab Technician will assist the Instructor in creating a positive learning environment to facilitate the personal, social, and intellectual development of students. To accomplish these tasks, the Lab Technician works closely with the staff and administration of the Technical Center. On student free days and in the summer, this position will assist the Maintenance Department.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

1. Prepare for classroom activities under the supervision of the Instructor.
2. Assist individual students with assigned work.
3. Guide independent study, enrichment work, and remedial work set up by the Instructor.
4. Set up Lab equipment.
5. Observe and monitor Lab work.
6. Assist with the supervision and education of students as requested by Instructor
7. Assist students and staff in the efficient and productive use of time.
8. Maintain an accurate schedule of class work, data collection, and daily assignments for students.
9. Establish a positive relationship with students.
10. Effectively present and monitor the instructional tasks for the student as deomonstrated by the Instructor.
11. Assist in preparing instructional materials and modifying tests and assignments.
12. Provide objective feedback to the teacher on student progress.
13. Assist in ensuring that all classroom activities conform to Center guidelines and safety regulations/policies.
14. Operate office equipment and perform clerical duties as requested by Instructor
15. Maintain confidentiality regarding all aspectes of student and school related issues.
16. During student free days, this position will assist the maintenance staff with campus maintenance.
17. After and before students arrive, there will be maintenance and lab duties on a daily basis.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to talk or hear; stoop, bend, kneel, turn; use hands to finger, handle, or feel, and reach with hands and arms. The job requires prolonged sitting or standing. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision and depth perception.

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

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly exposed to fumes or airborne particles; extreme heat; risk of electrical shock, burns, and vibration. The employee must occasionally work in noisy, crowded environments. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Current working knowledge of welding procedures necessary.
• Familiarity with and ability to operate classroom equipment.