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Metropolitan Community College

Public community college serving metro Omaha, Nebraska

Automotive Lab Technician

Full-Time
$22.70/hr
Junior
Associate's
Omaha, NE, USA
In Person
Automotive Service & Repair

About the job

Requirements
  • Knowledge of automotive technology sufficient to perform the essential functions of the position.
  • Knowledge of standard software applications used by the College or ability to learn them.
  • Skill in organization and attention to detail.
  • Skill in using conflict resolution to settle problems involving customers and vendors.
  • Ability to communicate with faculty members, students, and customers in a courteous, professional manner.
  • Ability to work well with minimal supervision in a team-oriented environment.
  • Ability to read and understand complex diagrams and technical language used in reference material.
  • Ability to effectively work and interact with various cultures and ethnicities.
  • An Associate’s Degree in a related field.
  • Two years of full-time, work-related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and work experience.
  • A valid driver’s license and insurability to drive college vehicles are required.
  • Must pass a background check.
Responsibilities
  • Assist faculty with classroom and shop lab area setup.
  • Assist faculty in the training and learning process in classroom and lab areas.
  • Purchase and resell automotive parts, and maintain running inventory and security of stocked items.
  • Check out and monitor special tools and equipment for faculty and students, and repair or replace tools and equipment as necessary.
  • Maintain school training vehicles and keep records of repair work and vehicle disposal.
  • Maintain customer work orders, reconcile payouts and parts purchased, collect accounts, and transmit accurate records of collected funds to financial management.
  • Perform daily cleanup of the Auto Lab, Auto Lab classroom areas, exterior Auto Lab storage area, and equipment.
  • Perform daily safety checks of heavy shop equipment and repair equipment as needed.
  • Supervise part-time lab technicians and work-study employees.
  • Document, organize, and maintain records and inventory for tools, parts, equipment, training aids, customer vehicles, and school training vehicles.
  • Maintain inventory of equipment, reference materials, visual aids, classroom computers, classroom desk chairs, and other items in the automotive program according to Central Stores directions.
  • Perform renovations and updates to training-aid equipment and tools, or coordinate their repair by outside vendors.
  • Attend work, activities, and functions consistently and dependably as scheduled or assigned.

About the company

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Metropolitan Community College

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Metropolitan Community College is a public community college serving the Omaha, Nebraska area that offers associate degrees, certificates, and workforce training across pathways such as business, health professions, information technology, skilled trades, creative arts, and human services. Operating multiple campuses—including a South Omaha Campus with an Automotive Training Center—it delivers instruction in person and online, alongside GED and ESL preparation, transfer programs to four-year institutions, and student supports such as tutoring, disability services, and library resources. What sets it apart is its emphasis on employer-aligned, workforce-focused training that connects students directly to in-demand careers, recognition for which included being named the 2026 ACT Workforce Innovation Champion. The goal is to provide accessible education and career pathways that meet the workforce needs of the greater Omaha community.

Company Size

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Company Stage

Grant

Total Funding

$250K

Headquarters

Omaha, Nebraska

Founded

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What believers are saying

  • Wells Fargo's $1 million grant funds construction education, scholarships, and housing partnerships.
  • MCC and The Bay launched a manufacturing gap-year program on August 31, 2026.
  • Workforce Pell expansion on July 1, 2026 opens new demand for short-term training.

What critics are saying

  • State appropriations and tuition caps squeeze margins in Nebraska's 2027 budget cycle.
  • Workforce Pell and tuition waivers deepen dependence on federal and public-policy rules.
  • If employers ignore MCC credentials, the Workforce Pell strategy loses its hiring engine.

What makes Metropolitan Community College unique

  • MCC Nebraska is among the first colleges offering Workforce Pell for four noncredit programs.
  • CollegeNOW gives Nebraska high-school students tuition-free credit classes starting in ninth grade.
  • ACT named MCC the 2026 Workforce Innovation Champion for employer-aligned training.

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Benefits

  • Remote Work Options
  • Hybrid Work Options