Department Contact: Kathy Shreffler; 575-527-7700; kshreffl@nmsu.edu

Internal or External Search: External - Open to all applicants

Advertising Summary: DACC, a responsive, accessible, comprehensive, learning-centered community college is inviting candidates to apply for the following vacant position: Laboratory Tech Instruction, Facilities Maint

Position Details

Position Title: Laboratory Tech Instruction, Facilities Maint

College/Division: DACC Dona Ana CC

Department: 940801-DACC FACILITIES MAINTENANCE PGM

Location: Doña Ana Community College

Offsite Location (if applicable):

Target Hourly/Salary Rate: 16.83

Appointment Full-time Equivalency: 1.0

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Bargaining Unit Announcement: This is a bargaining unit position with American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees (AFSCME).

Contingent Upon Funding: Not Applicable

Standard Work Schedule: Standard (M-F, 8-5)

If Not a Standard Work Schedule: 

Job Duties and Responsibilities: Primary job duties of the technician include 1) assisting full- and part-time faculty in preparing and delivering laboratory-based instruction; 2) setting up lab spaces with the necessary tools, materials, and equipment; ensuring they are in optimal condition for student use; 3) performing routine maintenance or minor repairs as needed; 4) keeping equipment and lab area functional and safe; 5) operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting of laboratory equipment; 6) serving as a resource for students; and, 7) offering guidance on proper equipment use and safety protocols during lab sessions.

Collaborating closely with faculty, the technician will 1) reinforce classroom concepts through hands-on demonstrations; 2) help students connect theoretical knowledge to practical application; 3) maintain the proper level of supplies; and properly use a wide range of tools and machinery. The technician will support the laboratories, equipment, and classes primarily taught at the DACC’s Workforce Center and also taught at the other campuses and centers.

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience: 
High School diploma or higher degree.

Equivalent Qualifications: 
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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.

Special Certification/Licensure: 

Working Conditions and Physical Effort

Environment: Work involves moderate exposure to unusual elements, such as extreme temperatures, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, unpleasant odors, and/or loud noises.

Physical Effort: Moderate physical activity.

Lifting Requirements: Requires handling of average-weight objects up to 10 pounds or some standing or walking.

Risk: Work environment involves exposure to potentially dangerous materials and situations that require following extensive safety precautions and may include the use of protective equipment.