Laboratory Manager, Construction Building Trades

Responsibilities

The part-time Laboratory Manager, Construction Building Trades,supports the laboratory and workshop operations in support ofhands-on instruction. Responsibilities include preparing and maintaining tools, equipment, materials, and work areas; managing inventory; ensuring compliance with safety standards; and supporting faculty and students during training activities. The position helps maintain a safe, organized, and industry-relevant learning environment.

• Prepares, organizes, and sets up tools, equipment, materials,and work areas for laboratory instruction, demonstrations, andhands-on training activities.
• Manages the safe and proper use of laboratory tools, equipment,and facilities, providing guidance to instructors and students and ensuring compliance with program procedures and safety standards.
• Coordinates and supports construction-related projects,including material preparation, fabrication activities, and other instructional construction tasks.
• Maintains laboratory, workshop, and storage areas in a clean,organized, secure, and operational condition.
• Conducts routine inspections and performs basic maintenance,cleaning, and servicing of tools, equipment, and machinery toensure readiness for instructional use.
• Manages inventory of tools, equipment, and materials, including tracking usage, maintaining records, and coordinating replenishment and storage.
• Enforces laboratory safety policies and procedures, including the proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE) and the identification and reporting of safety hazards.
• Secures and stores tools, equipment, materials, and supplies,ensuring proper accountability and protection of College assets.
• Coordinates the preparation of materials, equipment, and workstations for practical examinations, demonstrations, special projects, and other instructional activities.
• Performs other duties as may be required or assigned.

• 1. Vocational Technical Certificate or Associate’s degree from a regionally or nationally accredited institution in HVAC/Refrigeration, welding, plumbing, electrical, building construction, industrial/plant technology, engineering technologyor other related training.
• 2. Five (5) years of field experience in HVAC/Refrigeration,welding, plumbing, electrical, building construction,industrial/plant technology, engineering technology or other related training.

OR

• 1. Vocational Technical Certificate or Associate’s degree from a regionally or nationally accredited institution in HVAC/Refrigeration, welding, plumbing, electrical, building construction, industrial/plant technology, engineering technologyor other related training.
• 2. Holds a state mechanical/trade license in discipline,HVAC/Refrigeration, welding, plumbing, electrical, building construction, industrial / plant technology, engineering technologyor other related training.

• 1. Teaching experience.

• 1. Knowledge of construction building trades tools, equipment,materials, and safe work practices.
• 2. Knowledge of occupational safety standards and the proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
• 3. Skill in maintaining, inspecting, and performing basic repairson construction-related tools and equipment.
• 4. Ability to manage laboratory inventories, maintain accurate records, and monitor equipment and material usage.
• 5. Ability to identify safety hazards and implement corrective actions to maintain a safe learning environment.
• 6. Ability to provide technical guidance and support to faculty and students during laboratory and hands-on training activities.
• 7. Excellent planning and organizing skills; ability to anticipateoutcomes.
• 8. Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• 9. Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• 10. Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
• 11. Ability to exhibit a professional, courteous demeanor.
• 12. Committed to working in a multicultural environment.

• 1. Work is performed primarily in a laboratory, workshop, and construction training environment where exposure to tools,equipment, machinery, materials, dust, noise, and safety hazards may occur.
• 2. Hours will vary (days, evenings, weekends).
• 3. Must wear protective gear when required.
• 4. Ability to stand, walk, bend, stoop, kneel, reach, and perform physical activities associated with preparing and maintaininglaboratory and workshop areas.
• 5. Ability to push, pull of equipment, carts, materials, and…