Laboratory Tech Instruction, Facilities Maint

Position Title

Laboratory Tech Instruction, Facilities Maintenance

Doña Ana Community College, Las Cruces, NM

• Assist faculty in preparing and delivering laboratory-based instruction.
• Set up laboratory spaces with necessary tools, materials, and equipment; ensure they are in optimal condition for student use.
• Perform routine maintenance or minor repairs as needed; keep equipment and laboratory area functional and safe.
• Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot laboratory equipment; provide students with guidance on proper equipment use and safety protocols during lab sessions.

• Required
  
  Education and Experience:
  
  High school diploma or higher degree.
• Preferred Qualifications: Basic computer skills.
• 1-2 years experience in building construction or maintenance preferred.
• Hands‑on familiarity with power tools and hand tools commonly used in construction labs, including saws, drills, nailers, and measuring tools.
• Experience assisting with framing, basic carpentry, concrete work, or other entry‑level construction tasks.
• Background maintaining, repairing, or calibrating construction equipment and lab materials.
• Familiarity with construction safety practices including PPE use, OSHA‑10 or OSHA‑30 standards, and safe tool handling.
• Experience organizing materials, managing tool inventories, and setting up lab stations for instructional activities.
• Prior work supporting instructors, foremen, or supervisors in training environments or industry apprenticeships.

Department Contact:
Kathy Shreffler; ; kshreffl

New Mexico State University does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, military service, or other non-merit factor.