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Working Title:

Trade & Technical CLA - College Laboratory Asst 1

Institution:

Saint Paul CollegeCollege Laboratory Asst 1

Bargaining Unit / Union:

207: AFSCME - Technical

City:

St. Paul

FLSA:

Non Job Exempt

Full Time / Part Time:

Part time

Employment Condition:

Classified - Temporary (Fixed Term)

Salary Range:

$21.26 - $30.20

Job Description

 

Job Summary:

 

This position exists to aid students and teaching staff in the Carpentry program for 20 hours a week, along with the other trade and tech departments. The duties of this position include, but are not limited to the following: assist Carpentry students in the Carpentry lab and project site; assist the instructor with the demonstration of techniques and procedures to individuals or small groups so students can accurately and safely complete assignments/site tasks; organize equipment and supplies so materials are ready for student use and insure safety, security, and maintenance of the Carpentry lab/site; assist instructor to ensure student success in the attainment of educational goals; and tasks as assigned. This position will also provide support to other trade and tech programs though administrative tasks and projects for the department. A majority of this role will not be on campus but actively engaging student students in the Twin Cities area on hands-on real world construction projects. The projects are mostly near the Saint Paul metro area. The bulk of the in-person lab work is done at the start of the program, in the summer, when students are learning the fundamentals. A valid divers license and background check are required for this role.

 

 

Job Duties:

• Assist Carpentry faculty in order for students to complete the assignments.

• Assist with the demonstration of workshop techniques and procedures to individuals or small groups so students can accurately and safety complete assignments

• Assist with the organization of equipment and supplies

• Perform other duties as assigned to ensure the smooth functioning of the department and maintain the reputation of the organization as a viable business partner.

 

Salary Range:

 

The salary range for this position is $21.26 to $29.28 hourly.

 

Minimum Qualifications:

• Post secondary course work in Carpentry sufficient to provide technical lab services for students, faculty, and staff OR Two years’ experience as a lab assistant in Carpentry at the high school level or above OR An equivalent combination of education and work experience.

• Valid Minnesota Driver’s License

• Knowledge of basic safety principles for hand tools, and active construction site safety protocols

• Basic experience with blueprint reading and estimating

 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Diploma in Carpentry

• Proficient user in a Microsoft Windows Environment including a thorough knowledge of windows applications, including word processing, spreadsheets and databases;

• Ability to identify and diagnose software problems including industry-based project management software;

• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing;

• One year teaching/tutoring experience at the high school level or above;

• Ability to understand and navigate specific computer software programs;

• Experience working on active residential sites that can include new builds, remodels, renovations

• Safety certifications like OSHA 10

 

Required Application Materials: 

Please ensure you have the following items submitted with your application: 

• Resume/CV

 

Other Requirements

 

All resumes must clearly address the Required Qualifications as stated above. If your skills match the required skill for this position, the department may contact you. Reference checks will be conducted for all finalists. This may include a review of documentation related to job performance and education and contact with the finalist current and/or previous emplo