SUMMARY
If you are considering a new job, work environment or career opportunities you should look at Mercer County Community College. MCCC is a publicly supported college that is open to all and dedicated to student success. In order to support that mission Mercer seeks to attract, retain, and support a skilled diverse workforce which is our most valuable resource. We thrive on and are proud of our diversity and open access. Our students and employees find the College large enough for a multitude of offerings yet small enough to keep the "Community" feel for all. The College consists of two campuses, the James Kerney Campus (JKC) in the capital city of Trenton, NJ and a larger 292 acre suburban campus just six miles north of Trenton. 
 
As part of the comprehensive and valuable benefits package the College offers credit course tuition waivers for employees, spouses and dependents. This allows for employees and their families to take advantage of earning a higher education degree without the high cost. The College offers students 69 Degree Program Options and 35 Credit Certificates from which to choose.
  
JOB DUTIES
The Part-Time Automotive Technology Coordinator will report to the Automotive Technology Program Coordinator.  This position will primarily spend each workday in an office and automotive workshop (garage) environment.  The facility is heated but not air conditioned. Job duties will require regular work to be performed in a tool room and supply storage room. Sometimes, job duties will require intermittent periods of work outside.  This position provides maintenance and inventory management services for the Automotive Technology Degree Program at the College.  Wide scope of responsibilities included ensuring that the Automotive Facility is clean, safe, well stocked, and functional for student, staff and faculty use.  

 Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following tasks, knowledge, skills and other characteristics.  This list of tasks is illustrative ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by positions in this class.  It does not imply that all positions within the class perform all of the duties listed, nor does it necessarily list all possible duties that may be assigned. Please note that assigned tasks and responsibilities on both campuses is required for all MCCC positions.

• Report facilities issues to the college's Facilities Dept., Tech Services, or other departments as appropriate.
• Keep the lab space, tool room, storage rooms, offices, vehicles, outdoor storage area, and classroom functional, clean, organized, and free of safety hazards.
• Assist program faculty in the staging of vehicles, components, tools, and equipment needed for course lessons and activities.  
• Perform routine tool and equipment safety and functionality checks.
• Keep equipment clean, operating properly, and inspected per industry standards.  
• Repair broken equipment as able or send out for repair if necessary.
• Ensure training vehicles are operable for use during classes.
• Complete minor automotive repairs, such as charging vehicle batteries, jump starting vehicles, checking and adjusting tire air pressures, refueling vehicles, and reassembly of minor automotive parts and vehicle trim covers.
• Clean training vehicles on a regular rotation - to include exterior washing and basic interior detailing (vacuuming, cleaning glass and interior trim panels).
• Order lab supplies/tools/equipment as needed to keep the lab functional and up to date.
• Provide recommendations for tool, equipment, and supply purchases, based off industry trends, the current inventory levels, upcoming class schedules, and the condition of existing college-owned items.
• Create and maintain training vehicle, tool, equipment, training aid, and supply inventories, using Microsoft Excel. Properly dispose of inventory no longer in use.
• Represent the Automotive Technology Program at on-site and off-site events (Open houses, career days, etc.).  
• Other duties as assigned.

  
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assess the Automotive Facility for problems related to safety and cleanliness
• Maintain critical inventories and place orders
• Assist Automotive Program faculty when needed
• Lead tours of the Automotive Facility for visitors.
• Ensure that all operations within the Automotive Facility can run smoothly and without preventable disruptions.
• Confirm receipt of orders as they arrive.
• Other duties may be assigned

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES  
None  

WORKING CONDITIONS
 This is not a teaching position.  
 
 ADA AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS (May vary depending on the position)
Positions in this class typically require ability to use a key board, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions.
 
Sedentary Work:  Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Ability to accommodate the work schedule for the position

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Associate degree
• Advanced knowledge of vehicle maintenance and repair
• Experience using professional grade automotive tools and equipment
• Experience working in a teaching capacity
• Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) automotive certifications are a bonus, but are not required

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Experience using a computer to access the internet, email, and use Microsoft Office Suite
• Experience performing minor vehicle maintenance and repair procedures
• Experience maintaining inventories
• Experience using hand and power tools

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