Laboratory Technician Sr SPF

This is a specially funded position anticipated through June 30, 2027 with extension depending on funding and executive approval.

The Construction Lab Technician will provide direct operational support to the Construction Program and its instructors by preparing laboratories, maintaining tools and equipment, organizing materials, assisting with instructional activities, monitoring inventory, and ensuring that laboratory spaces are ready for student use. This support is particularly important given the volume and variety of construction materials, tools, equipment, and specialized supplies required across the programs courses.

Essential Functions

1. Construction Laboratory Operations and Instructional Support - Perform daily operational activities necessary to maintain construction laboratories in a safe, clean, organized, and instruction-ready condition. Prepare work areas, tools, equipment, materials, and supplies for scheduled classes and laboratory activities. Assist instructors with hands-on demonstrations, projects, and laboratory activities. 25%

2. Materials, Tools, and Equipment Handling - Receive, move, transport, stage, organize, and store construction materials, tools, equipment, and supplies. Frequently lift, carry, push, pull, and position materials and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds. Utilize appropriate material-handling techniques and equipment when moving heavier or oversized items. 15%

3. Equipment Operation, Maintenance, and Shop Readiness - Operate, inspect, clean, maintain, and organize construction tools, machinery, and laboratory equipment. Perform routine maintenance and minor adjustments as appropriate and identify equipment requiring repair or replacement. Maintain equipment in a safe and operational condition for instructional use. 15%

4. Purchasing, Inventory, and Supply Management - Monitor inventory of construction materials, tools, equipment, and consumable supplies. Determine routine replenishment needs, place authorized orders, receive deliveries, verify materials, and maintain organized storage. Utilize District purchasing systems and procurement card (P-card) procedures as assigned, including documentation and reconciliation of purchases. 15%

5. Safety and Hazard Prevention - Perform daily safety inspections of construction laboratories, work areas, tools, equipment, and materials. Identify and address unsafe conditions and maintain appropriate safety practices, PPE, housekeeping, tool storage, and material storage. Assist instructors and students in following established laboratory safety procedures. 10%

6. Physical Construction and Facility Support - Perform hands-on tasks associated with the operation and maintenance of construction laboratory spaces, including moving materials, assembling or disassembling work areas, preparing project materials, setting up equipment, cleaning work areas, and assisting with minor facility or laboratory maintenance activities. 10%

7. Outdoor and Variable Work Environment - Perform duties both indoors and outdoors, including construction-related activities in varying weather conditions. Work around dust, dirt, noise, vibration, fumes, odors, machinery, construction materials, and other conditions commonly associated with construction laboratories and job sites. 5%

8. Records, Coordination, and Program Support - Maintain records related to inventory, equipment, maintenance, purchases, P-Card transactions, and laboratory operations. Coordinate with instructors, vendors, college personnel, and other stakeholders to ensure materials, equipment, and laboratory spaces are available when needed. 5%