Job Summary:

This role is Responsible for working with students in laboratory classes, maintaining equipment as well as preparing materials and provide in lab setups.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

Essential Performance Requirements*
⦁ Consults with faculty laboratory coordinator to determine equipment purchase priorities based on budget allowances, condition of existing equipment, and scheduled laboratory activities
⦁ Prepares and puts in place equipment scheduled for use during laboratory teaching sessions
⦁ Demonstrates care and use of equipment
⦁ Trains teaching staff and students in application and use of new equipment
⦁ Diagnoses equipment malfunctions and dismantles and repairs equipment when possible
⦁ Confers with teaching staff periodically to evaluate new equipment and methods
⦁ Maintains reference materials used by students
⦁ Maintains and prepares classrooms, materials and apparatuses commonly used in chemistry and physics laboratories
⦁ Inventories, orders and checks in materials and supplies and ensures that good safety, housekeeping and security practices are adhered to at all times
⦁ Assists with registration

Service Excellence
⦁ Attends the workplace regularly, reports to work punctually, and follows a work schedule to keep up with the demands of the worksite
⦁ Completes all required training and professional development sessions sponsored through Tarrant County College (TCC)
⦁ Supports the mission, values, goals, and principles of the College

Supervision
Works under the general supervision of department leadership

*Performs Other Related Tasks as Required

The duties listed are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

Required Minimum Qualifications:

⦁ High School diploma or GED
⦁ Three (3) years of working experience related to the Essential Performance Requirements

Preferred Qualifications:

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

⦁ Ability to assist students and users in a laboratory setting and to work with faculty and staff in planning, organizing, and maintaining the laboratory for the benefit of all
⦁ Skilled in strong organizational skills
⦁ Skilled in excellent customer service and interpersonal relationships
⦁ Skilled using computerized applications and enterprise systems, including word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation software

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and climb or balance. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts and is occasionally exposed to risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

Accommodation/EEO Statement:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities.