What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lab Assistant position at Northern VA Community College?
- https://jobs.vccs.edu/postings/93957
- Prince William Circle, Dumfries, Virginia, United States
- Math, Sciences, Technologies, and Business (MSTB)
- Northern VA Community College
Title: Lab Assistant
Agency: Northern VA Community College
Location: Prince William - 153
FLSA: Nonexempt
Hiring Range: $50,000 - $60,000
Full Time or Part Time: Full Time
Additional Detail
Job Description:
General Description:
The AIR lab assistant will organize and maintain well equipped working laboratories for the instruction of HVACR students. Assist in lab hands-on training through the use of test instruments, hand tools, electrical tools, soldering, and brazing equipment. Instruction includes a wide variety of HVACR equipment.
Duties and Tasks:
The AIR lab assistant will organize and maintain well equipped working laboratories for the instruction of HVACR students. Assist in lab hands-on training through the use of test instruments, hand tools, electrical tools, soldering, and brazing equipment. Instruction includes a wide variety of HVACR equipment.
Duties and Tasks:
- Maintain a well organized HVAC lab and supervise efficient implementation of labs.
- Ensure proper operation and readiness of equipment for classes.
- Be able to troubleshoot both mechanical and electrical problems as required.
- Maintain and organize tools in WAC lab and WH lab.
- Organize lab processes.
- Assist faculty in laboratory instruction.
- Provide orientation and guidance to new instructors and staff in lab procedures, policies, and familiarization with specific equipment operation.
- Coordinate operational policies and procedures ensuring safety according to federal laws and regulations.
- Order all equipment and supplies and complete reconciling.
- Use basic computer skills to maintain and track inventory of equipment and general supplies.
- Determine when and what equipment needs to be replaced.
- Make regular requests from employees for updates and input on college decisions and share feedback with supervisors for inclusion in the NOVA Brief.
- ***This position is not eligible for telework.***
Special Assignments
- May be required to perform other duties as assigned.
- Support emergency operations.
KSA's :
- Familiarity with current equipment used in the HVAC field.
- Able to use hand tools for repair of said equipment.
- Exceptional organizational skills.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Ability to troubleshoot both mechanical and electrical problems as required.
- Knowledge of lab policies and procedures
Minimum Qualifications:
- Must possess EPA 608
- Experience in Microsoft office
- Experience working in an HVAC field
- Experience maintaining inventory
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Salary : $50,000 - $60,000