Trade and Industry Lab Technician

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Responsible for providing operational support for multiple shop and lab facilities in the department. Performs preventative maintenance for systems, inventory control, material and supplies ordering, and storage and handling of hazardous materials.

• Controls and disposes of hazardous materials within a lab environment.
• Utilizes technical expertise to identify and purchase appropriate equipment, tools, supplies, and materials for the assigned programs.
• Monitors preventative maintenance schedules for equipment, machines, and facilities.
• Inspects equipment and machinery for safe operation.
• Reports any observed problems to supervisor.
• Maintains records for performance, out-of-service, and in-service facilities, plants, and equipment.
• Coordinates, installs, repairs, and maintains machinery and equipment, and fabricates metal parts and tools.
• Performs preventive maintenance on equipment consistent with equipment recommendations.
• Responds to complex inquiries from all levels of employees or external sources regarding a variety of questions, such as clarification of College or campus policy and procedures.
• Assists with preparing activity and incident reports.
• Acquires knowledge of other staff duties and serves as a backup as necessary.
• Maintains and reviews inventory records.
• Includes all related reporting.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

• Education and Experience:
  
  Associate’s degree and one year of related experience; OR High school diploma or GED and three years of related experience
• Knowledge of:
  Microsoft Office Professional or similar applications
• Applicable OSHA regulations and safety procedures
• Best practices in trade and industry labs and shops
• Skilled in:
  Attention to detail while maintaining effective time and task management
• Ability to:
  Effectively communicate verbally and in writing on a regular basis with internal and external customers, build relationships, manage customer expectations and take responsibility for a high level of service.

• Valid Florida driver’s license
• Requires travel between campus locations

• OSHA certification
• Earned industry-recognized trades credential

• Lift, carry, push, pull, install or remove objects weighing 20 to 49 pounds
  - Weekly
• Reach and grasp objects
  - Daily
• Stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, or crawl
  - Daily
• Stand for extended periods of time
  - Daily
• Use of video display terminal
  - Daily
• Use of manual dexterity and fine motor skills
  - Daily
• Identify and distinguish colors and shades of color
  - Daily
• Communicate information orally and in writing
  - Daily
• Receive and understand information through oral and written communication
  - Daily
• Work with equipment or perform procedures where carelessness may result in injury
  - Daily
• Experience exposure to uncomfortable work environment due to extreme temperature, noise level, and other conditions
  - Daily
• Operate motor vehicle
  - Weekly

This job description is intended to be generic in nature and describe the essential functions of the job. It is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The essential duties, functions and responsibilities, and overtime eligibility may vary based on the specific tasks assigned to the position. Certain service members and veterans, and the spouses and family members of such service members and veterans,…