Lab Assistant (Fire Science)
JOB CLASSIFICATION
Pay grade level: N/A
Compensation: $22.00 per hour
Employee category: Part-time Staff
Department: Fire Science
Reports to: Associate Professor of Fire Science
FLSA status: Non-Exempt
Job Code: AA052PTNLAB
Location: Primarily Main Campus, but any other college location as assigned by
the appropriate administrator
SUMMARY
The Fire Science Lab Assistant supports instructional staff by helping
students acquire and master practical, hands-on firefighting and hazardous
materials skills. This role is also responsible for routine preventive
maintenance, inventory tracking, and the setup of all academy equipment,
apparatus, and training props.
This is a POOL position. Application materials for this position are
accepted on an on-going basis.
POSITION DESCRIPTION
Provide technical guidance to students in the performance of specific
educational tasks during Fire Academy courses.
Observe and document student performance of assigned firefighting and
hazardous materials skills and training evolutions.
Ensure strict safety practices are always followed by students.
Adhere to and enforce all required safety procedures during live fire
evolutions.
Monitor student use of college-owned turnout gear, SCBA, and equipment;
promptly report malfunctioning, damaged, or worn equipment needing repair
or replacement.
Perform monthly maintenance checks on all training equipment and
apparatus.
Maintain accurate inventories of all academy equipment and tools.
Enforce all rules, regulations, and institutional guidelines set forth by
the program, KCKCC, and governing external agencies.
Set up, tear down, and maintain practical skills stations for training
exercises.
Perform other related duties as assigned by the supervisor or lead
instructor.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
Knowledge and ability to demonstrate and coach proper techniques in
firefighting and hazardous materials response.
Ability to regularly lift, carry, and maneuver equipment or objects
weighing up to 100 lbs. under fireground training conditions.
Ability to effectively communicate, support, and instruct individuals from
multicultural backgrounds and varying skill levels.
Ability to maintain a supportive, patient, and fair learning environment
while objectively evaluating student competencies and providing
constructive feedback.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
High school diploma or GED equivalent.
Certifications: Currently have or the documented ability to obtain them
within six months of hire
Firefighter I (IFSAC)
Firefighter II certifications (IFSAC)
Hazardous Materials Awareness
Hazardous Materials Operations
Three (3) to five (5) years of volunteer or career fire service
experience (a combination of academy training time and field experience
is acceptable).
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Associate of Fire Science Degree.
Six (6) or more years of volunteer or career fire service experience (
a combination of academy training time and field experience).
WORKING CONDITIONS
In performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to
stand, talk, hear, walk, and sit. Occasionally, the employee may need to push
or lift items. Reasonable accommodation can be provided to assist individuals
with disabilities in performing the essential functions of the role.
WORK SCHEDULE
10 hours per week, or 20 hours every other week, during workdays and weekends.
Must be able to work a variable schedule/hour to meet operational needs per
job description. Work a minimum of 45 hours per semester to continue
employment.
TO APPLY
Visitwww. kckcc.eduand click onCAREERS for a list of
available positions.
Read the job announcement carefully noting the initial screening date,
minimum qualifications, and required information. Note that information
contained in your application materials will be used to determine if you
meet the minimum qualifications for the position. Make sure you
complete/submit all the documents listed as required.
If the position lists a required transcript (during the application
process) unofficial transcripts may be submitted. However, please note
that upon selection for hire, you will be required to submit official
transcripts.
Ensure that your transcripts show that a degree was awarded or conferred
if you are stating that it is your highest level of education completed.
If you certify your level of education and it cannot be verified from your
transcript(s), your application may not be referred to the selection
committee.
Foreign degrees are acceptable provided they have been translated and/or
shown to have equivalency to a United States: Associate, Bachelor, Master,
or Doctorate level degree.
Documentation verifying completion of a degree, course work within a
discipline, or other educational criteria should be electronically
attached (uploaded) to your application.
Three (3) professional references with phone number and email addresses
are required.
A college selection committee is responsible for application review and
interviews. The final candidate(s) selected to be hired will be made by
the hiring manager.
Successful completion of a background check on all persons recommended for
employment is required Individual hiring departments may elect to
administer pre-employment tests, which are relevant to essential job
functions as part of the applicant selection/hiring process.
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the
only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees
will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform
any other job-related duties requested by their supervisor. This job
description may be revised upon development of other duties and changes in
responsibilities.
KCKCC is an Equal Opportunity Employer
