Laboratory Assistant, Automotive Technology

Why choose the College of Lake County for your next opportunity?

The College of Lake County (CLC) offers a competitive salary, excellent benefits that includes Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois health, Delta Dental and Superior Vision insurance plans, tuition support for employees and qualified family members, three retirement plans, disability, group and supplemental life insurance, health and dependent care flexible spending account plans, a compressed work week in the summer (Closed Fridays!), generous vacation, sick and personal time off and 14 paid holidays each year. Some benefits will not be available for part-time or part-time under 20 hours employees (ex: health insurance).

Position Title:

Laboratory Assistant, Automotive Technology

Department:

JM - EMPS Career Programs Department

Position Type:

Staff

Job Family:

Part-Time Staff Under 20 Hours

Job Summary:

The Laboratory Attendant is responsible for monitoring the use of the Automotive labs, maintaining records of supplies purchased for the labs, ensuring proper use of tools and equipment, and assisting students and faculty in the use of the equipment.

*This is a grant funded position; continued employment in this position is based on external funding sources.

Note: This is a non-teaching position.

CLC is a comprehensive community college located in northeastern Illinois committed to being an innovative educational institution providing life-changing paths for our students by offering exceptional learning experiences. CLC achieved a milestone in 2023 with its designation as a Leader College. This national recognition awarded by the Achieving the Dream Network is the result of improved student outcomes through the CLC’s relentless commitment to transformational change and the implementation of innovative practices within the student success model over the past few years.

CLC aspires to be a place where every student succeeds, every employee thrives, so that every business achieves and every community grows. Our mission is to be innovative and value-driven in supporting student success through developing and encouraging employees of all backgrounds on their journey toward achieving personal and professional growth.

Posting Date:

06/09/2025

Expected Start Date:

06/30/2025

Compensation Grade:

Part-Time Staff Under 20 Hours

Full-Time/Part-Time:

Part time

Location:

Grayslake Campus

Total Hours Per Week:

19

Job Description:

During afternoons/evenings and other needed times in a part-time capacity and working with the Laboratory Specialist, the Laboratory Attendant will monitor the use of the automotive shop area labs including:

• Set up the laboratories
• Restock supplies for the lab
• Assist with maintaining equipment
• Assist in quality assurance and safety protocols
• Assist students and faculty with maintaining records for accreditation, recruitment, retention, and completion initiatives
• Perform other related duties for the Automotive program as assigned.

Required Qualification(s)

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Knowledge of automotive equipment.
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.

Desired Qualification(s)

• Bilingual in Spanish and English

Hourly rate:

$16.55/HR.

Summer schedule: Flexibility to work 19 hours per week between the hours of 8am - 5:30pm Monday - Thursday.

Fall schedule: Flexibility to work 19 hours per week between 8am - 10:30pm Monday - Friday. 

Part-time flex employees are not eligible to participate in certain benefit offerings at the College, including tuition reimbursement, tuition waiver, or health insurance. Part-time flex employees will be eligible for paid time off dependent on scheduled hours.

EEO Statement

College of Lake County is an Equal Opportunity Employer with a policy of non-discrimination. Qualified applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age (40 or older), disability and genetic information (including family medical history).