Laboratory Technician Sr SPF
Mesa Community College · Mesa AZ
The role
1. Construction Laboratory Operations and Instructional Support – Perform daily operational activities necessary to maintain construction laboratories in a safe, clean, organized, and instruction-ready condition. Prepare work areas, tools, equipment, materials, and supplies for scheduled classes and laboratory activities. Assist instructors with hands-on demonstrations, projects, and laboratory activities. 25% 2. Materials, Tools, and Equipment Handling – Receive, move, transport, stage, organize, and store construction materials, tools, equipment, and supplies. Frequently lift, carry, push, pull, and position materials and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds. Utilize appropriate material-handling techniques and equipment when moving heavier or oversized items. 15% 3. Equipment Operation, Maintenance, and Shop Readiness – Operate, inspect, clean, maintain, and organize construction tools, machinery, and laboratory equipment. Perform routine maintenance and minor adjustments as appropriate and identify equipment requiring repair or replacement. Maintain equipment in a safe and operational condition for instructional use. 15% 4. Purchasing, Inventory, and Supply Management – Monitor inventory of construction materials, tools, equipment, and consumable supplies. Determine routine replenishment needs, place authorized orders, receive deliveries, verify materials, and maintain organized storage. Utilize District purchasing systems and procurement card (P-card) procedures as assigned, including documentation and reconciliation of purchases. 15% 5. Safety and Hazard Prevention – Perform daily safety inspections of construction laboratories, work areas, tools, equipment, and materials. Identify and address unsafe conditions and maintain appropriate safety practices, PPE, housekeeping, tool storage, and material storage. Assist instructors and students in following established laboratory safety procedures. 10% 6. Physical Construction and Facility Support – Perform hands-on tasks associated with the operation and maintenance of construction laboratory spaces, including moving materials, assembling or disassembling work areas, preparing project materials, setting up equipment, cleaning work areas, and assisting with minor facility or laboratory maintenance activities. 10% 7. Outdoor and Variable Work Environment – Perform duties both indoors and outdoors, including construction-related activities in varying weather conditions. Work around dust, dirt, noise, vibration, fumes, odors, machinery, construction materials, and other conditions commonly associated with construction laboratories and job sites. 5% 8. Records, Coordination, and Program Support – Maintain records related to inventory, equipment, maintenance, purchases, P-Card transactions, and laboratory operations. Coordinate with instructors, vendors, college personnel, and other stakeholders to ensure materials, equipment, and laboratory spaces are available when needed. 5%
What you bring
Apply at: https://www.maricopa.edu/about/careers Full-Time Staff Job Openings Minimum Qualifications Associate’s Degree from a regionally accredited institution and two (2) years of experience, such as providing assistance to students in an instructional setting; and/or preparing, maintaining and delivering equipment, supplies or other related instructional materials used for laboratory activities in the area of assignment, construction trade OR An equivalent combination of the conferred degree and directly related full-time work experience as described above sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above, unless otherwise subject to any other requirements set forth in law or regulation, may be considered. Desired Qualifications A. Construction Industry Experience Demonstrated experience in construction, construction trades, building maintenance, or a closely related technical field, with knowledge of common construction methods, materials, tools, and equipment. B. Construction Tools and Equipment Experience safely operating, maintaining, troubleshooting, and organizing construction tools, power equipment, machinery, and laboratory/shop equipment. C. Educational or Training Environment Experience Experience working in a community college, technical school, high school CTE program, apprenticeship, training facility, construction laboratory, or similar educational environment, including supporting hands-on instruction. D. Safety and Hazard Management Knowledge and demonstrated application of construction and occupational safety practices, including PPE, equipment safety, material handling, hazard identification, and maintaining a safe laboratory/shop environment. E. Purchasing, Inventory, and Resource Management Experience purchasing materials, tools, equipment, and supplies; maintaining inventory; receiving and organizing materials; working within budgets; and using purchasing cards or similar financial systems, including transaction documentation and reconciliation. F. Construction Documentation and Communication Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, blueprints, specifications, equipment manuals, and technical documentation, and communicate effectively with instructors, students, vendors, contractors, and college personnel. G. One year of relevant full-time MCCCD experience during the previous two years.
About Mesa Community College
Mesa Community College (MCC), part of the Maricopa County Community College District, is a leading higher education institution in Mesa, Arizona, committed to workforce innovation and student success. The Applied Science Construction Trades Program within the Applied Sciences and Technology Department prepares students for high-demand careers in carpentry, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and construction management through hands-on technical instruction and direct industry partnerships.
Culture and benefits
We Offer Comprehensive Benefits Packages As a Maricopa Community Colleges employee, you will have access to services and programs that enhance your work experience and add to your job satisfaction, including: Health, vision, dental, life, and disability insurance for you and your family Flexible leave and paid time off Membership in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS), professional development, leadership, and mentorship programs Maricopa Community Colleges recently received the 2026 Platinum Level Healthy Arizona Worksite Award, which recognizes employers for their efforts to support employee health, well-being, and equity.
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