Smart Building Lab & Program Assistant - Federal -Study

Smart Building Lab & Program Assistant - Federal Work-Study

Roxbury Community College (RCC) is a public institution of higher education offering associate degrees, certificate programs and lifelong learning opportunities to the Greater Boston community. The Department of Education recognized RCC as a Predominantly Black Institution (PBI) and as one of the top 100 community colleges in the country for student outcomes through the Postsecondary Success Recognition Program, making it the only community college in Massachusetts with these designations.

RCC offers 24 associate degree programs, 6 credit-based certificate programs, 13 non-credit professional certification programs, 30+ lifelong learning and fitness classes, and customized incumbent worker training programs. The college hosts hundreds of civic and community events at the Reggie Lewis Track and Athletic Center each year. RCC is committed to providing all learners with the academic and non-academic support required for degree completion and long-term success.

Roxbury Community College is guided by our six core values of Accountability, Equity, Excellence, Honesty, Integrity, and Respect. RCC is also an AA/EO employer and strongly encourages applications from candidates who would enhance the diversity of its staff. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act requires all institutes of higher education to disclose campus policy statements and crime statistics.

Our annual report is available at https://www.rcc.mass.edu/explore/public-safety/index.html .

Department:
Center for Smart Building Technology (C4

SBT)

Position Title:

Smart Building Lab & Program Assistant

Developmental Focus:
Explore & Build

Primary Economic Mobility Pathway:
Pathway 2 - Technology, Engineering & Smart Buildings

Secondary Economic Mobility Pathway:
Pathway 7 - Workforce, Skilled Trades & Career Advancement

Number of Positions: 2

Location:

C4

SBT campus classrooms/laboratories;
Learn & Earn may also support Madison Park HVAC Lab and approved off-campus activities

Recommended

Hours:

Weekday, on-campus coverage based on academic schedule and department needs

Maximum

Hours:

18.5 hours per week

Expected

Start Date:

September 21, 2026

Supervisor:
Gregory Blaize

The Smart Building Lab & Program Assistant supports the day-to-day operations of RCC's Center for Smart Building Technology (C4

SBT). This entry-level, hands-on position supports technical training laboratories, classrooms, equipment, inventory, safety procedures, facilities projects, workforce programming, outreach, and recruitment. Students work alongside C4

SBT staff and instructors to maintain safe, organized, well-equipped, and instruction-ready environments for Building Automation Systems (BAS), HVAC and heat pump, energy efficiency, building science, electrical, and related technical training programs.

• Organize lab supplies, instructional materials, tools, and equipment for on-campus C4
  
  SBT activities.
• Assist with routine inventory, labeling, check-in/check-out records, and workspace organization.
• Prepare handouts, sign-in sheets, training materials, and room setups as directed.
• Perform basic data entry and maintain program or lab records using approved templates.
• Report equipment, safety, or facility concerns to C4
  
  SBT staff and follow posted lab procedures.
• FWS students do not independently operate specialized equipment, provide technical instruction, or perform off-campus/Madison Park experiential duties assigned to Learn & Earn placements.

• Currently enrolled at Roxbury Community College for the  academic year.
• Have an active Federal Work-Study award and sufficient remaining FWS eligibility before beginning work.
• Maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) in accordance with institutional and financial-aid requirements.
• Complete all required student-employment and payroll documentation before beginning work.
• Work only the approved FWS schedule and duties assigned by the designated RCC supervisor.

• Must be a currently enrolled RCC student eligible for the approved funding source (Federal Work-Study or Learn & Earn).
• No prior BAS, HVAC, electrical, facilities, or building-systems experience is required.
• Reliable, punctual, and able to maintain an agreed-upon work schedule.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions and work under C4
  
  SBT…