Are you passionate about industrial automation and supporting student learning? Can you collaborate with faculty to ensure a welcoming and supportive environment with students of diverse multicultural, socioeconomic, and academic backgrounds? If these questions resonate with you, then we invite you to consider joining our Mechatronics Technology team as an Instruction & Classroom Support Technician 2.

Clark College is currently accepting applications for a part-time, permanent hourly Classified Instruction and Classroom Support Technician 2 position to work approximately 17 hours a week.  This position supports the Mechatronics Department.  The work schedule for this position will have variable hours each quarter depending on department needs. With no more than 17 hours per week.
 
Instruction & Classroom Support Technicians provide various instructional, classroom, and laboratory support including academic and vocational instructional programs and extension of educational activities. Duties typically include assisting in the individual or group instruction of students in development of learning skills; and working with the faculty or instructors in preparing instructional lessons, teaching aids, materials and equipment associated with shop, or laboratory instruction which requires positions to have technical knowledge of the disciplines(s). This position is expected to support the institutional mission and goals, foremost being diversity, equity and inclusion, and student success and retention.

At Clark, we value equity, diversity, and inclusion. We are committed to growing, learning, and supporting our employees.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES:

• Prepare material for the use in the classroom or lab. Set up assignments, equipment or provide demonstrations for classes; communicate with instructor on the status of assigned tasks.
• Help with vocational training activities and help maintain a safe and clean learning environment.
• Monitor laboratories to ensure compliance with safety policy; assist in the development of safe laboratory procedures.
• Estimate quantity and quality of supplies and materials needed; order equipment and supplies for the course; follow through with purchasing department or procurement of supplies, maintains adequate stock levels.
• Follow supervisor’s instructions, verbally and/or by written instructions.
• Work from drawing with an understanding of mechanical, fluid power, electrical, and electronics symbols.
• Demonstrate basic usage and proper techniques of common hand tools, such as hammers, wrenches, alignment tools and clamping devices.
• Have understanding of mechanical, fluid power, electrical power, and electronic troubleshooting and failure analysis.
• Perform other related duties as required.

• One (1) year of education in Mechatronics OR experience in the automation industry.
• One (1) year of experience in operating shop equipment such as but not limited to digital multi-meter, oscilloscope, function generator, tachometer, and automated lab equipment.
• One (1) year of experience operating automated industrial equipment.

• Ability to lift 50lbs using proper lifting technique.
• Ability to identify mechanical, fluid power, electrical, and electronics components.
• Ability to perform basic repairs and maintenance of mechanical, fluid power, and electronic test equipment.
• Ability to demonstrate to others mechanical assembly, soldering, and troubleshooting techniques.
• Ability to identify various types of materials and their applications.
• Ability to work well with people of all ages from academically, culturally, and socioeconomically diverse backgrounds.
• The initial appointment will include a 6-month probationary period and the employee will earn permanent status after successfully completing probation.  
• This position is represented by Washington Public Employees Association. 
• Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal record history will be conducted which includes a sexual misconduct background check as required under RCW 28B.112.080. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant’s suitability and competence to perform in the position.

• Clark College online application 
• Current resume, with a minimum of three (3) references listed.
• Responses to the supplemental questions included in the online application process.