LAB INSTRUCTOR

StrataTech Education Group

StrataTech Education Group focuses on the acquisition, growth and development of specialized career education schools, particularly skilled-trade programs designed to address the nation’s growing infrastructure needs.

The company’s Tulsa Welding School subsidiary was founded in 1949 with campuses in Tulsa, Okla., Jacksonville, Fla., Houston, and Dallas (Irving) Texas. Tulsa Welding School is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC) and is a member of the American Welding Society and the Association of Private Schools, Colleges, and Universities. TWS-Jacksonville is a branch campus of Tulsa Welding School, located at 2545 E. 11th St., Tulsa, OK 74104. Licensed by OBPVS and ASBPCE. Licensed by the Florida Commission for Independent Education, License No. 2331. Tulsa Welding School & Technology Center (TWSTC), a branch campus of Tulsa Welding School, opened and started training students in 2014. TWSTC is located at 243A Greens Road in Houston, Texas.

The Refrigeration School, Inc (RSI) was founded in Phoenix, Arizona in 1965. RSI trains students in the technical services that are needed today and challenges the student to reach their highest level of academic knowledge and leadership capabilities. Accredited School, ACCSC. Licensed by the Arizona State Board for Private Post-Secondary Education.

StrataTech Education - Core Values

At StrataTech, we are zealous advocates of positive and sustainable life change through skilled trades education. We are laser focused on student success by focusing on organizational and operational improvements, a dedication to excellence in training programs, innovation and technology aligning industry transformations, and a culture built on human compassion, care, and service. Together, we are on fire to inspire and collectively strive to make a true impact in the lives of others. Collectively, our organizational core values are focused on promoting an incredible work environment, with genuine and authentic people, which is both challenging and fun, while focused on serving the needs of others. Together, we are united with the desire to make a positive impact in the lives we touch and in the communities we serve.

Challenging and Fun:

Challenging and fun describes our culture at StrataTech. We cultivate an environment in which our faculty, staff, and students feel joy in asking questions, challenging the status quo, and always innovating and exploring new horizons. With a forward-thinking mentality and an energizing spirit, together we find fun in every challenge.

Creating an Incredible Work Environment:

StrataTech Education Group and our schools, Tulsa Welding School, and The Refrigeration School Inc, exist to change people's lives and create opportunities that empower them to build a life they're proud of – for themselves, their families, and their communities. This applies as much to students as it does to faculty and staff. We are unified in our commitment to change lives through a collaborative, inclusive community that encourages excellence within each and every one of us.

We value diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB), recognizing the importance of creating a culture that embraces and celebrates individuals from all backgrounds and perspectives. This commitment further strengthens our mission to change lives and build a vibrant community.

Genuine People:

We are all, individually, genuine people. As a unifying value, this means StrataTech is a space that actively encourages and celebrates each individual's authentic self. We care about each other's growth, both personally and professionally, and celebrate it, fostering genuine, authentic relationships based on honesty, accountability, respect, and being of service to one another.

We hire genuine people and encourage them to bring their whole selves to work or the classroom every day. We have built a culture of kindness and support that helps people feel comfortable being themselves, confident about what they contribute, championed in taking risks or trying new things, and joyful about showing up.

Force for Good:

StrataTech is a force for good in the world by creating opportunities for people to find meaning, purpose, creativity, and financial stability. We espouse a conscious capitalist ethos that exists within our economic system but balances it with an ethical framework and the belief that life—and business—is about making a positive impact.

 We strive to make a positive and sustainable impact on the lives and communities (and world) we serve by creating employment opportunities both internally and in the trades that we train students for. Everyone has the potential to positively impact the world and we communicate that to our faculty, staff, and students.

We are laser focused on student success by focusing on organizational and operational improvements, a dedication to excellence in training programs, innovation and technology aligning industry transformations, and a culture built on human compassion, care, and service. Together, we are on fire to inspire and collectively strive to make a true impact in the lives of others.

Position Summary:

The Skilled Trades Lab Instructor supports hands-on training in HVAC, Electrical, and Mechatronics programs by ensuring lab environments are safe, organized, and fully equipped. This is a support position that works under the guidance of instructors and project manager(s). The Lab Instructor helps prepare lab materials, assists students during technical practice, and maintains tools and equipment to facilitate effective learning. This role does not include supervisory responsibilities or independent policy-making but plays a vital part in supporting student success and program operations.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare lab stations, tools, and equipment prior to each training session.
• Provide students with hands-on support during labs under the direction of lead instructors.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards, including PPE use and proper handling of tools/materials.
• Perform routine maintenance and basic troubleshooting of lab equipment.
• Track, organize, and replenish supplies, consumables, and instructional materials.
• Maintain clean, safe, and functional lab spaces at all times.
• Assist instructors and project managers with special projects and program needs.
• Follow all institutional policies and procedures, including timekeeping and reporting requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support program and operational needs.

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent required; technical diploma or associate’s degree preferred in HVAC, Electrical, Mechatronics, or a related field.
• 1–2 years of hands-on experience in a skilled trade environment (lab, field, or training setting).
• Strong mechanical aptitude and ability to work with tools, equipment, and technology.
• Excellent teamwork, communication, and organizational skills.
• Commitment to student success and maintaining a safe learning environment.

People Responsibilities:

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Physical Environment:

• Work performed primarily in training labs with regular exposure to tools, equipment, and safety gear.
• Frequent standing, bending, and lifting up to 25 lbs., including moving tools and equipment.
• Some stooping, twisting, and reaching required.
• Occasional travel to partner sites may be required.

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.