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Lab Specialist, Automotive Technology
Dallas College Foundation. Maintain and oversee daily operations of automotive labs, specialized classrooms, tool rooms, and learning spaces .
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in automotive laboratory operations, equipment maintenance, and safety procedures while effectively managing inventory and supporting instructional activities. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential for collaborating with faculty and providing technical support to students.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Automotive Laboratory OperationsEquipment MaintenanceInventory ManagementTroubleshooting Automotive EquipmentSafety Procedures Compliance
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Hard Skills
Automotive EquipmentDiagnostic SystemsLaboratory Management PracticesInventory ControlTechnical Resource SupportPreventive MaintenanceCalibrating EquipmentRepairing EquipmentMSDS/SDS KnowledgeRegulatory Compliance
Soft Skills
Organizational SkillsProblem-Solving AbilitiesAttention to DetailCustomer Service SkillsEffective Communication
Tools & Technologies
Inventory Management SoftwareInstructional TechnologiesComputer SystemsDatabases
Certifications & Qualifications
State Licenses/Certifications (if applicable)
Industry Keywords
Automotive TechnologyHazardous MaterialsVendor ManagementBudget MonitoringProfessional Development Training
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Maintain and oversee daily operations of automotive labs, specialized classrooms, tool rooms, and learning spaces
- Prepare labs, equipment, tools, materials, and supplies for instructional activities
- Partner with faculty to ensure laboratories support curriculum and student learning outcomes
- Serve as a technical resource for students, faculty, and staff in automotive technology
- Enforce lab safety procedures and train students on equipment, tools, hazardous materials, and safe workplace practices
- Maintain MSDS/SDS information and regulatory compliance
- Monitor lab activities and maintain a safe, clean, organized learning environment
- Maintain, troubleshoot, calibrate, and perform minor repairs on automotive equipment and instructional technologies
- Coordinate preventive maintenance and vendor repairs
- Manage inventory; receive, store, distribute, and track tools, parts, equipment, materials, and supplies
- Maintain accurate inventory records and security of assigned assets
- Recommend equipment upgrades, replacements, and acquisitions
- Process and track purchase requisitions, service requests, and repair orders
- Serve as primary vendor and supplier contact
- Monitor budget expenditures within assigned allocations
- Troubleshoot automotive lab hardware and software issues
- Support open lab sessions and assist students with resources and equipment
- Hire, train, supervise, and evaluate lab assistants and student workers
- Coordinate work schedules and assignments with faculty and departmental leadership
- Stay current with automotive technologies, equipment, and industry trends
- Provide customer service and build relationships with students, faculty, staff, vendors, and community partners
- Complete required Dallas College Professional Development training hours and perform other assigned duties
Requirements
What you’ll need- Associate degree plus one (1) year of related work experience and/or experience in a teaching environment; in lieu of associate degree, two (2) years of related work experience may be substituted
- Official transcripts are required
- Experience working with automotive laboratory operations, automotive equipment, tools, diagnostic systems, and related technologies
- Knowledge of laboratory management practices, inventory control, equipment maintenance, and safety procedures
- Familiarity with computer systems, databases, inventory management software, and instructional technologies
- Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities
- Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
- Effective written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
- Strong customer service knowledge and experience
- Ability to comply with college policies, procedures, and applicable local, state, and federal regulations
- Bilingual or multilingual preferred
- Some positions may require specific state licenses/certifications depending on the discipline
- Criminal background check required; some positions may be subject to a fingerprint check
- Regular and predictable attendance required
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively
Benefits
Comp & perks- Hybrid work arrangement may be eligible after six months, subject to job responsibilities, operational needs, supervisor approval, and Dallas College policy
- Reasonable accommodations for religious practices, mental health, or physical disability needs
- Dallas College Professional Development training hours per academic year