Construction Lab Technician

Classification

Regular

Minimum Pay

$22.70

Compensation will be commensurate with the level of the position, education, and experience.

JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY

Provides assistance to students, faculty, financial offices, and vendors for the Construction Technology program.

Please note that the resources for this position are the result of a grant or other form of temporary funding, ending August 31, 2027.


This announcement is live through 11:59 pm November 5, 2026 and will no longer be posted as of November 6, 2026.

ESSENTIAL POSITION FUNCTIONS:

• Assists faculty with classroom and/or Shop Lab area with set up.
• Assists the faculty in the training and learning process both in classroom and lab areas.
• Purchases and resells auto parts; maintains running inventory of stocked items and their security.
• Checks-out and monitors special tools and equipment to faculty and students and repairs or replaces tools and equipment as necessary.
• Maintains customer work orders, reconciles pay outs and parts purchased, collects accounts and transmits accurate records of collected funds to financial management.
• Performs daily clean up of entire Lab area and Lab Classroom areas as well as any exterior Lab storage area and equipment.
• Performs daily safety checks of equipment and repairs, as needed.
• Documents, organizes, and maintains records/ inventory on tools, parts, equipment, and training aids.
• Maintains inventory on all equipment, reference materials, visual aids, classroom computers, classroom desk chairs, etc.
• Performs renovation and updates of training aids equipment and tools and/or coordinates the repair of such by outside vendors.
• Consistently and dependably attends work, activities, and functions as scheduled or assigned.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

40 hours based on class/student needs; schedule may include days, evenings, weekends.

On-premise position primarily located at the Fort Omaha Campus; travel may be needed to other campuses based on class/student needs.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of automotive technology sufficient to perform the essential functions of the position.
• Knowledge of standard software applications used by the College or ability to learn same.
• Skill in organization and attention to detail.
• Skill in using conflict resolution to settle problems involving customers and/or vendors.
• Ability to communicate with faculty members, students, and/or customers in a courteous, professional manner.
• Ability to work well with minimal supervision in a team-oriented environment.
• Ability to read and understand complex diagrams and technical language used in reference material.
• Ability to effectively work and interact with various cultures and ethnicities.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS FOR EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Associate’s Degree in a related field.
• Two (2) years of full-time, work-related experience.
• Equivalent combination of education and/or work experience considered.
• Valid driver’s license and insurability to drive college vehicles required.
• Must pass background check.

The specific statements shown in each section of this description are not intended to be all inclusive. They represent typical elements and criteria considered necessary to perform the job successfully. Metropolitan Community College recognizes that an individual with a disability may require an accommodation to enable him/her to successfully perform a job function. Consideration will be given to reasonable accommodations.