Academic Lab Manager, Construction and Technical Programs (CTP)

Compensation

$43,931.00 Annual

Job Description Summary

The application deadline for this position is 11 : 59pm EST on October 24, 2025.

The Construction and Technical Programs (CTP) department at Santa Fe College (SF) provide a wide range of opportunities to enhance current employment and to provide a career ladder for advancement. Using a hands-on approach to learning, these programs prepare individuals for initial employment in a wide range of industrial occupations.

The Academic Lab Manager is responsible for professional, technical work in providing supervision, management, support, and maintenance of designated laboratories within SF’s CTP department, which includes Construction Management, Building Maintenance, Carpentry, Plumbing, Electrical, HVAC, Welding, ETAM, Diesel, and Automotive. Overseeing six labs across four locations, this position works collaboratively with specific program faculty to carry out lab functions, ensuring safe, well-equipped, and instructional-ready learning environments at all labs and locations. The Academic Lab Manager supports lab courses within the prescribed curriculum by assisting in the preparation, maintenance, and design of labs that support skills development, which includes procurement, ongoing inventory management, maintenance of simulation and lab equipment and tools, faculty training of equipment and tools, budget preparation, and supervision of lab assistants. Additionally, the Academic Lab Manager assists faculty in providing first-hand experiences that align with course concepts and provide hands-on, real-life opportunities.

Job Description

Responsibilities and Duties Include :

Maintains laboratories for instruction of students with appropriate program faculty to include preparing and testing the tools and equipment and the physical set-up for all lab classes.

Stocks and orders materials, arranges for equipment repairs, maintenance, and replacement, maintains the tool check-out and check-in document, and ensures labs are kept neat, orderly, and free of deleterious material that impedes educational opportunities.

Maintains the proper disposal of all toxic and biohazardous materials, including welding fumes, propane, oxy acetylene, refrigerants, gasoline, diesel fuel, oil, degreasers, solvents, and paints, and regularly updates the disposal records.

Manages and maintains the determined expense budget for all laboratory expenses including equipment and consumables, as well as the budget allocated for lab staff wages.

Maintains professional and technical knowledge of laboratory tools and equipment, which includes construction tools and equipment such as hand tools, power tools, shop tools, and concrete testing equipment, as well as CNC machines, 3D printers, laser etchers, plotters, scissor lift and forklift; updates tool and equipment inventories regularly; and ensures all tools and equipment are functioning properly.

Develops procedures for equipment maintenance, safety plans, and standard operating procedures for use of lab equipment.

Promotes, adheres to, and enforces all safety regulations for laboratory classes and laboratory preparations to include OSHA regulations, college rules and protocols, state regulations, and laboratory operation guidelines and safety rules and protocols.

Assists faculty with laboratory protocols and development of curriculum to ensure alignment of instruction in laboratory settings.

Communicates any lab needs to the Chair and applicable staff on a timely basis to maintain lab environment, tools, and equipment, which includes working with Purchasing in identifying and sourcing appropriate products for lab use such by obtaining multiple vendor quotes and advising on laboratory capital needs.

Provides support to faculty in the development and implementation of new equipment, tools, and technology-based scenarios.

Collaborates with faculty to ensure that lab instruction is coordinated and that all students receive adequate lab instruction, exposure to skills, and skill experience.

Maintains Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) files and ensures compliance with safety regulations; maintains warranty and maintenance information on all equipment and tools; and completes and submits special reports as required.

Completes and maintains necessary inspection documents and reports as required for individual programs, such as program accreditation.

Recruits, interviews, selects, and hires laboratory aides and provides proper safety training of all laboratory protocols, supplies, equipment, and tools locations, and applicable regulations at hire and when needed.

Communicates, collaborates, and maintains professional working relationships with community constituents, partners, and vendors.

Performs institutional duties, such as serving on college committees, attending intra- and interdepartmental meetings, event preparations, and other related functions assigned.

Complies with all published College Rules, procedures, guidelines, and laws / regulations governing public employees, including but not limited to those related to document retention and destruction, FERPA, and confidentiality.

Strictly honors the privacy, security, and confidentiality of student records and other sensitive information according to appropriate state, federal, and college regulations, policies, and procedures.

Provides service excellence through courteous, informed, accessible, and professional engagement.

Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required : Must hold the credentials necessary to teach in at least one (1) of the disciplines within the department ( Faculty Credentialing Manual ) and have at least three (3) years of experience in one of the disciplines.

Additional Requirements : Ability to lift and carry 50lbs routinely. Working knowledge of general lab procedures and equipment. A criminal background check will be conducted.

Preferred : Prior experience working in higher education or educational environments. Five (5) years of experience in one of the disciplines within the department.

General Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Ability to work successfully in a multi-cultural environment.

Adaptability to Change – able to be flexible and supportive, able to positively and proactively assimilate change in rapid growth environment.

Analytical Aptitude & Problem Solving - able to analyze information, problems, situations, practices and / or procedures, collect and interpret data, reason logically, establish facts, identify and define existing and potential issues, recognize the interrelationships among elements, draw valid conclusions, develop recommendations, as well as alternative courses of action, select appropriate course, follow up, and evaluate.

Communication – able to effectively communicate in a professional, diplomatic, empathetic, and tactful manner using preferred method and level as applicable to the job.

Critical Thinking & Judgement - able to make well-reasoned, sensible, and timely decisions based on careful, objective review and informed analysis of available information, considerations, and other factors.

Customer Service – ability to respond promptly and courteously to all questions from students and faculty, demonstrating patience and persistence when helping students with little or no computer skills.

Ethics – able to demonstrate integrity, professionalism, civility, and a high degree of ethics in all job-related actions.

Organization & Time Management – able to plan, schedule, and organize tasks related to the job to achieve goals within or ahead of established time frames.

Problem Solving – proven skills in identifying issues, determining their cause, developing creative solutions, and following through with implementing resolutions.

Relationship Management – able to personally provide high level of interactive service to others, building relationships and addressing identified needs.

Results Orientation – proven ability to set and exceed established targets.

Systems & Software - proficient level of knowledge of Microsoft Office and / or relevant position software programs.

Detail Oriented - Proven accuracy and attention to detail.

Multi-task - Ability to expeditiously organize, coordinate, manage, prioritize, and perform multiple tasks simultaneously to swiftly assess a situation, determine a logical course of action, and apply the appropriate response.

If you are a retiree of the Florida Retirement System (FRS), please check with the FRS on how your current benefits will be affected if you are re-employed with the State of Florida. Your current retirement benefits may be canceled, suspended or deemed ineligible depending upon the date of your retirement.

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