Lab Assistant, Heating, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Technology

This is a part-time position, up to 18 hours per week, that is responsible for assisting instructors and students in HVAC/R labs. This position will include mentoring and coaching students in support of the curriculum presented and practiced in the classroom and lab.

Primary Responsibilities

• Maintain tool rooms, materials storage, demonstration equipment, and training models in good working order. This includes using hand tools, minor troubleshooting and repair of equipment, and cleaning and organizing storage racks, shelves, and cabinets.
• Assist in the daily operations and support of the HVAC/R Program, including preparing and maintaining lab spaces and equipment.
• Preparation of materials and machinery for lab exercises.
• Maintain inventory of consumable materials and submit requests for supplies.
• Assist faculty in the classrooms and labs as needed to monitor students for safety and assist students in conducting lab exercises.
• Maintain a clean and safe work area.
• Inspect equipment and notify the Program Coordinator of problems.
• Perform basic maintenance on laboratory equipment.
• Hold regular and ad-hoc tutorials for students that reinforce best practices and techniques involved in the methodologies for recovery, evacuation, purging, torquing to spec, systematic troubleshooting, leak detection, and others as needed
• Communicate effectively in a professional, tactful, and courteous manner with students, employees, faculty, and the general public.
• Carry out any other tasks as directed by the department to ensure the smooth operation of the program.

COMPETENCIES

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Fundamental knowledge and skills in tool applications and safe use
• Basic brazing, soldering, and pipe fitting skills
• Solid foundation in vapor compression cycle, Ohm’s Law, low and line voltage controls
• Strong understanding of best practices and specific hands-on skills applied in the field with a variety of tools and equipment deployed at TJC

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

No direct supervision

Work Environment: Regular work required outside of normal business hours

Physical Demands: This position includes light lifting and the ability to stand, sit, walk, reach, stoop, bend, push, pull, kneel, climb, use hands and fingers, and talk/hear for extended periods. Must possess mobility to work in a standard shop setting, as well as an outside environment, that could include extreme hot and cold temperatures, and use standard office equipment, including a computer.

Travel Required: Yes - Minimal

If travel is required, the candidate must have and maintain a current, valid Texas driver’s license and an acceptable driving record

• Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities are subject to change at any time, with or without notice.
• Will have contact – in person, by email, or by phone – with staff, students, and the general public.
• Must exhibit a sensitivity to and an understanding of the diverse academic, socio-economic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds of staff and students and to staff and students with disabilities.
• Regular and punctual attendance is an essential function of each employee.

NOTE: With or without reasonable accommodation, the individual in this position must possess the competencies and must be able to perform the essential functions and duties of the job as described above, including essential tasks requiring specific physical demands.