Trade and Industry Lab Technician

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What We Offer

At Palm Beach State College, you will discover a place where ideas come to life and the heartbeat of a county begins. By joining us, you will be exposed to professionals from across the U.

S. and abroad who are the strivers, reinventors, explorers, and influencers dedicated to developing talent that fills the most needed workforce roles.

As the Panthers, we embrace a community of belonging, caring, and connection for our students and employees. We seek creative individuals to help PBSC fulfill its mission of inspiring hope, advancing skills, and transforming lives.

About this role

Join our team!

What We Offer

At Palm Beach State College, you will discover a place where ideas come to life and the heartbeat of a county begins. By joining us, you will be exposed to professionals from across the U.

S. and abroad who are the strivers, reinventors, explorers, and influencers dedicated to developing talent that fills the most needed workforce roles.

As the Panthers, we embrace a community of belonging, caring, and connection for our students and employees. We seek creative individuals to help PBSC fulfill its mission of inspiring hope, advancing skills, and transforming lives.

The Trade and Industry Lab Technician is responsible for providing operational support for multiple shop and lab facilities within the Trade and Industry Division.

Developing process and procedures to implement preventative maintenance systems, inventory control, material and supplies ordering, storage and handling of hazardous materials.

Ability to be aware of trade and industry best practices as applicable to the shop and lab facilities within an educational environment is necessary.

About this role

Manages, controls and disposes of hazardous materials within a lab environment.

Utilizes technical expertise to identify and purchase appropriate equipment, tools, supplies, and materials for an industrial trade program.

Monitors preventative maintenance schedules for equipment, machines, and the facility.

Inspects equipment and machinery for safe operation. Reports any observed problems to supervisor.

Keeps and updates records for out of service and in-service facilities, plants, and equipment due to maintenance. Also includes records of equipment performance.

Supervises, sets up, installs, repairs, and maintains machinery and equipment, and fabricates metal parts and tools.

Performs preventive maintenance on equipment consistent with equipment recommendations.

Distributes information to personnel in programs, explain procedures and clarify new policies and procedures.

Assists with the preparation of activity and incident reports.

Acquires knowledge of other staff duties and serves as a backup as necessary.

Maintains and review inventory records. Includes all related reporting.

Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

We’d love to hear from you if you have the following :

Education and Experience :

Associate degree or two years of college coursework or related experience accepted in lieu of degree

Minimum two years of related experience in the HVAC / R field

Knowledge of :

Microsoft Office Professional or similar applications

Appropriate OSHA regulation and safety

Skilled in :

Attention to detail while maintaining effective time and task management

Ability to :

Effectively communicate verbally and in writing on a regular basis with internal and external customers, build relationships, manage customer expectations and take responsibility for a high level of service

Operate a motor vehicle

Licenses, Registration, Certifications, or Special Requirements :

Valid Florida driver’s license

NCCER or AWS present or past certified

OSHA certification

Work Environment and Physical Demand :

Lift, carry, push, pull, install or remove objects weighing 20 to 49 pounds

Reach and grasp objects

Stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, or crawl

Stand for extended periods of time

Use of video display terminal

Use of manual dexterity and fine motor skills

Identify and distinguish colors and shades of color

Communicate information orally and in writing

Receive and understand information through oral and written communication

Work with equipment or perform procedures where carelessness may result in injury

Experience exposure to uncomfortable work environment due to extreme temperature, noise level, and other conditions

Operate motor vehicle

This job description is intended to be generic in nature and describe the essential functions of the job. It is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities.

The essential duties, functions and responsibilities, and overtime eligibility may vary based on the specific tasks assigned to the position.

Certain servicemembers and veterans, and the spouses and family members of such servicemembers and veterans, receive preference and priority.

Certain servicemembers may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements, in the employment by the state and its political subdivisions and are encouraged to apply for the positions being filled.

The minimum base pay for this position starts at $20.47 hourly; however, the offer may vary based on the candidate’s education and experience.

Wait, there is more!

Culture : Be part of an inclusive, Panther First environment where every role has a purpose and employees have a sense of belonging.

Education Benefits : Tuition fee waiver at PBSC, tuition reimbursement, degree recognition award, educational leave, and more.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness institution.

Health and Wellness : Medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, parental leave, and more. There is available medical and dental insurance at no cost to the employee.

Generous Time Off : Vacation, sick leave, holidays, and spring and winter breaks offering additional paid time off.

Panther Perks : Potential remote or hybrid opportunities, wellness programs, and apps related to stress management, nutrition, meditation, and more.

Professional Development : Leadership programs, professional learning workshops, LinkedIn Learning, and more.

Retirement Investments : State retirement plan options and voluntary 403(b) and 457 plans.

READY TO APPLY? Here's your application preparation!

Please review the following information in order to apply for a position at Palm Beach State College :

Carefully review the minimum qualifications advertised for the available position as only applicants meeting the minimum requirements will be considered.

Background Check / Drug Screen may be required based on the specific requirements of the position for which the application is being submitted.

Employment is contingent upon the passing of a drug test and upon completion of a criminal background investigation.

An important goal of the Office of Human Resources is to respond to all applicants once a selection is made. Please take notice of the position closing date advertised.

Whenever positions are filled, the Office of Human Resources responds to all applicants who have submitted applications.

Application Deadline

This position is open until filled