Lab Aide/Public Safety Training Center

Position Title Lab Aide/Public Safety Training Center (Regular Part-Time) Division Vice President Enrollment Management(DIV) Department Public Safety Training Center Job Description

This position is responsible for effective reinforcement of classroom instruction by providing instructional support and monitoring student progress in accordance with the PSTC Director directives. Maintenance of the training facility/storage trailers and preparing the grounds for fire, rescue, hazmat or other exercises are the critical daily functions.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

* Maintain training facilities and storage trailers for technical skills exercises.
* Provide for the general cleanliness and security of the training equipment and work area.
* Ensure a safe environment for the conduct of technical skills training.
* Prepare training grounds, fire, rescue, hazmat, rescue equipment, and training props for daily use based on the weekly technical skills course scheduled.
* Test and conduct equipment checks of associated training equipment.
* Provide technical assistance to instructor staff concerning skills preparations and procedures, including preparing props for courses.
* Maintain records of activities undertaken in the support of the courses which may include data entry and retaining information regarding training preparation and associated equipment and condition.
* Ensure compliance with associated NFPA standards.

NON-ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

* Assist teachers with completing paperwork.
* Maintain up-to-date with professional credentials, best practices, and current disciplines including continued educational requirements through certifications, seminars, training programs, etc.
* Maintain and develop work-related knowledge, skills, and competencies related to the job through professional and cross-training opportunities.
* Attend all required meetings and training.
* Perform additional grade-level support duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS

* High school diploma or GED required
* Three to five years of related fire experience required
* Prior work performance must have met or exceeded appropriate work standards.

CLEARANCES

The successful candidate will be required to obtain/provide the following clearances prior to hire:

* PA Child History clearance
* PA Criminal Record Check clearance
* FBI Federal Criminal History Record

Preferred Qualifications

Not Applicable

Physical Demands

PHYSICAL DEMANDS (Typically required regularly to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.)

CONSTANTLY INCURRED (more than 75% time on the job)

* Ability to lift to 10 lbs.
* specific visual requirements
* Use of depth perception

FREQUENTLY INCURRED (25 - 75% time on the job)

* Ability to stand, walk, & sit
* Ability to lift to 50 lbs.
* Ability to carry, push & pull
* Ability to kneel & crawl
* Reaching a high or low level
* Repetitive finger movement
* Ability to use both hands & legs
* Ability to communicate orally & hear conversation
* Ability to pull hand over hand
* Ability to use legs/arms to climb
* Ability to balance
* Ability to stoop
* Repetitive twisting or pressure involving wrists or hands
* Ability to repeatedly bend
* Use of color vision
* Ability for rapid mental/muscular coordination simultaneously

Salary $12.47/hour Schedule Days/Hours Monday - Hours will vary based on class need, Tuesday - Hours will vary based on class need, Wednesday - Hours will vary based on class need, Thursday - Hours will vary based on class need, Friday - Hours will vary based on class need, Saturday - Hours will vary based on class need, Sunday - Hours will vary based on class need

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number S-2023-027-P Number of Vacancies 1 Desired Start Date 03/16/2023 Position End Date (if temporary) Job Open Date 03/16/2023 Job Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicants

Please be prepared to upload a required resume and provide three (3) professional, not personal references with this application process.

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