Job Description

JOB PURPOSE

To provide technical support to the engineering lecturers in their laboratory/workshop sessions with students and to ensure that the laboratories/workshop are maintained in good working condition at all times.

KEY RESULT AREAS / RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepare laboratories and workshop for the experiments engineering students have to undertake.
• Order equipment for the laboratory, ensuring that the required number of quotations are obtained.
• Keep an inventory of all equipment and materials used in the laboratories.
• Assist in demonstrating the use of equipments to students.
• Check on and update stock levels to ensure smooth running of laboratory sessions.
• Clean and maintain laboratory/workshop equipment.
• Maintain laboratories at an acceptable level of cleanliness and safety and to dispose of waste properly.
• Responsible for workshop and lab manual kept in the laboratories .
• Assist in counselling and enrollment of students whenever required.
• Any other responsibilities that may be assigned to you from time to time

JOB SPECIFICATION
MINIMUM ACADEMIC / PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATION

• Diploma in Mechanical Engineering

RELATED EXPERIENCE

• At least 2 years of working experience, preferably in an educational institution and with laboratory background

COMPETENCIES (KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES & SKILLS)

• Ability to handle laboratory equipment in a safe manner
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Ability to maintain a clean and orderly work area
• Ability to operate and understand the operations of laboratory equipment as well as make minor repairs and maintenance to the equipment.
• Ability to handle minor first aid
• Has initiative in handling assigned duties
• Knowledge of and skills in using computer software e.g. Microsoft software applications
• Knowledge of troubleshooting of equipment

COMPETENCIES (BEHAVIOURAL)

• Good team player and flexible
• Courteous, calm and focused
• People oriented with warm and cheerful personality
• Professional appearance and good working attitude
• Pro-active, mature and emotionally stable
• Willing to work beyond normal working hours

Taylor\'s Education Group