Primary Purpose: Responsible for assisting on-site leadership of maintenance and repair services for assigned district facilities or specific trades area. Assist District Certified Welder to maintain the physical school plant in a condition of operating excellence so it may be fully used at all times. Qualifications: Education/Certification: Clear and valid Texas driver's license Special Knowledge/Skills: Specific knowledge of one craft used in building repair and maintenance including carpentry; electrical repair; heating, ventilation, and air conditioning; painting; or plumbing General knowledge of other crafts used in building repair and maintenance Ability to direct and supervise personnel Ability to read blueprints and schematics Ability to perform mathematical calculations Effective organizational, communications, and interpersonal skills Experience: Four years' experience in a craft field preferred Major Responsibilities and Duties:• Uses basic cutting torch and other welding tools/machines • Cut and Prep pipe and plate for welding • Must be able to work as a team and focus on delivery goals- must complete projects in the expected time • Will require working at heights on the roof to install roof coating with paint rollers and the use of fall protection • Must be able to remain standing (work) on concrete floor upwards of 10 hours per day • Must be dependable, motivated and accountable • Must be able to wear a respirator and/or dust mask and comfortable wearing hearing protection • The packaging center fabricates large metal enclosures • Ability to work at a consistent and safe manner in order to achieve production goals Qualifications for welder helper • Ability to use mathematics to calculate length, width, depth, as it relates to construction and accuracy of specs and requirements • Must be able to reasonably understand English to comprehend instructions as needed • Ability to lift, bend, stoop, push and pull • Continuous standing and/or sitting • Must be able to lift twenty pounds independently Other Respond to after-hours emergency calls as needed. Assist in the preparation of department budget. Assist in recruiting, screening, selection, training, and evaluation of maintenance employees. Maintain accurate information for payroll reporting (timecards, tardiness, and absenteeism). Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures. Working on-site is an essential part of your job function. Safety Provide training and orientation to all skilled workers in safety procedures and proper use of tools and equipment. Follow established safety procedures and techniques to perform job duties including lifting and climbing. Operate tools and equipment according to established safety procedures. Correct unsafe conditions in work area and promptly report any conditions that are not immediately correctable to supervisor. Follow established procedures for locking, checking, and safeguarding facilities. Other Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures. Working on-site is an essential part of your job function. Supervisory Responsibilities: None Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors: Tools/Equipment Used: Small hand tools; power tools; light truck or van Posture: Frequent standing, kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting; work in tiring and uncomfortable positions Motion: Frequent walking, climbing stairs/ladders/scaffolding, grasping/squeezing, wrist flexion/extension, and overhead reaching; frequent driving Lifting: Heavy lifting and carrying (45 pounds and over) on a daily basis Environment: Work outside and inside, on slippery or uneven walking surfaces; frequent exposure to extreme hot and cold temperatures, dust, noise, vibration; exposure to chemical and electrical hazards; work around machinery with moving parts; may work alone; regularly work irregular hours; occasional prolonged hours; frequent districtwide travel Mental Demands: Maintain emotional control under stress
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Training areas include welding techniques, safety protocols, blueprint reading, material preparation, and quality control. Specific Duties and Responsibilities Essential Functions: • Instructs students in welding processes such as Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW), Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW/MIG), Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW/TIG), and Flux-Cored Arc Welding (FCAW). • Teaches foundational skills, including blueprint reading, metal fabrication, and material preparation. • Implements curriculum aligned with industry certifications such as AWS (American Welding Society) and NCCER standards. • Develops and delivers engaging, hands-on welding training activities tailored to program objectives. • Demonstrates and enforces safety protocols, proper equipment handling, and workplace safety practices. • Evaluates and grades student welds based on industry standards and program requirements. • Provides individualized support and guidance to students to achieve learning objectives and certifications. • Maintains welding lab equipment, ensuring it is safe, functional, and available for student use. • Prepares and monitors individualized training plans to support student progression and timely program completion. • . Tracks and reports student attendance, performance, and progress to program coordinators. • Collaborates with industry partners and staff to ensure program relevance and maintain alignment with workforce needs. • Participates in program development, updates, and continuous improvement efforts to enhance training outcomes. • Stays up-to-date on industry trends, welding technologies, certifications, and instructional best practices. • Travels to off-site training locations within the College district as needed. • Performs other related duties as assigned. Required Education and Experience • College Certificate in Welding or a related field required. Associate degree in Welding or a related field preferred. • Minimum of 1 (one) year of experience in training, mentoring, or instructing students or employees in welding or safety practices preferred. Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities • Proficiency in hands-on instructional methods with the ability to effectively teach welding techniques and concepts to diverse learners. • Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts clearly. • Strong understanding of welding processes, including SMAW, GMAW, GTAW, and FCAW, as well as material properties, blueprint reading, and safety protocols. • Familiarity with welding lab equipment maintenance and industry-specific tools/software (e.g., CAD or welding simulation tools). • Ability to prioritize, organize, and manage multiple tasks while meeting deadlines and ensuring program goals are met. • Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred for effective communication with a diverse student population. • Flexibility to work evenings and/or weekends as required, with reliable transportation to travel within the College district. • Ability to read, interpret, and apply safety regulations, technical manuals, blueprints, and procedural documentation relevant to welding. • Strong problem-solving skills and adaptability to address changing instructional needs or environments. Checks, Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations • Security Sensitive position: All applicants are subject to a criminal background check under South Texas College policy. • Must have or qualify for a valid Texas driver's license and proof of liability insurance. Physical Requirements • Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force to move objects. • Bending the body downward and forward by bending leg and spine. • Perceiving attributes of objects, such as size, shape, temperature or texture by touching with skin, particularly that of fingertips. • Picking, pinching, typing, or otherwise working, primarily with fingers rather than with the whole hand as in handling. • Applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm. • Perceiving the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels with or without correction. • Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication, and to make the discrimination in sound. • Raising objects from a lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontally from position-to-position. Occurs to a considerable degree and requires substantial use of upper extremities and back muscles. • Ability to make rational decisions through sound logic and deductive processes. • Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction. • Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word including the ability to convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately and concisely. • Standing particularly for sustained periods of time. • Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist. Occurs to a considerable degree and requires full motion of the lower extremities and back muscles. • Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word including those activities in which they must convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly. • Close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; and/or extensive reading. • Mobility to accomplish tasks, particularly for long distances or moving from one work site to another. The above job description is not intended as, nor should it be construed as, exhaustive of all responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job. Minimum Compensation $15.75 Hourly Desired Start Date July 30, 2025 Posting Close Date (No Close Date if Blank) 17 November 2025 11:59pm
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