View Job description for Shop Assistant, Heavy Equipment Tech Program

Reports To:

Assistant Dean IET

Position Status:

Part-Time Non Benefited (non-student)

Posted Pay Range:

$16.22 - $20.27

Do you love working with heavy equipment troubleshooting tools and keeping a shop running at its best Join CWI as a Part-Time Lab Assistant where youll support instructors assist students maintain and repair hand and power tools and help create a safe well-prepared learning environment for the next generation of technicians.

Why Join CWI

At the College of Western Idaho (CWI) you will work in a dynamic collaborative environment where problem-solving and innovation are valued and your contributions directly enhance the efficiency of the institution.

Key Responsibilities:

Support Instructional Activities in the Lab

• Assist instructors with hands-on student learning and skill development.
• Prepare shop labs for classes by unlocking setting up and ensuring all equipment is ready for use.
• Provide additional instructional support as assigned.

Maintain Repair and Manage Tools & Equipment

• Clean sharpen lubricate and troubleshoot hand and power tools.
• Perform routine maintenance and repairs to ensure equipment safety and reliability.
• Secure tools equipment and facilities after class sessions.

Uphold Safety and Operational Standards

• Safely perform duties requiring repetitive lifting carrying up to 50 pounds and working with chemicals and power equipment.
• Follow all safety procedures and contribute to a clean compliant and well-organized shop environment.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support lab operations.

Minimum Qualifications:

Knowledge and practical experience of Heavy Equipment shop competencies
Working knowledge of inventory methods materials and supplies procurement andhandling storing and shipping methods
Experience working with MSDS sheets and safety procedures for caustic flammable and hazardous products
Experience using equipment service manuals to troubleshoot and repair or upgrade power tools and equipment preparing written material and completing forms filing and retrieving data using a computerized records system
Current experience in Heavy Equipment Technology industry
Teaching certificate from State of Idaho PTE preferred
Experience using computerized point of sale and inventory system preferred
Teaching experience in the trade preferred

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
The physical requirements 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 which include:
Repetitive lifting
Carrying/moving items weighing up to 50 pounds
Working with chemicals
Working with power equipment

Additional Instructions for Applicants:

All candidates must reside within or be willing to relocate to a reasonable commuting distance from CWI. Employment visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex age national origin disability veteran status gender identity sexual orientation or any other applicable legally protected status.