Construction and Technical Programs Lab Assistant

Compensation

$37,454.00 Annual

Job Description Summary

The application deadline for this position is 11:59pm EST on January 5, 2026.

The Construction and Technical Programs (CTP) Department at Santa Fe College (SF) provides 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 CTP Lab Assistant is responsible for supporting and facilitating the day-to-day operations within the CTP department, working as part of a team to provide department support in financial, reporting, and student service functions, with a primary focus on assisting with designated laboratories within the department, including Construction Management, Building Maintenance, Carpentry, Plumbing, Electrical, HVAC, Welding, Engineering Technologies and Advanced Manufacturing (ETAM), Diesel, and Automotive. This position supports these labs by helping maintain a safe environment free of deleterious materials, assisting with procurement of tools and other materials, tracking and stocking inventory, coordinating maintenance of simulation and lab equipment and tools, and assisting with budget preparation for lab equipment and maintenance. Additionally, this position may supervise the work of others and has accountabilities in areas of assigned responsibility.

Job Description

Responsibilities and Duties Include:

• Provides support activities for the department such as answering telephones, assisting in the coordination of special events, scheduling appointments or assisting students, college employees and the public by responding to concerns/inquiries to resolve issues based on established college policies and make appropriate referrals as necessary.

• Performs front desk tasks as appropriate, assisting staff, faculty, students and/or the public in person or via phone with issues and/or departmental requests.

• Organizes and facilitates meetings and special events; schedules and coordinates dates and times, venues, attendance, agendas, and facility arrangements.

• Communicates, collaborates and maintains relationships with internal and external community constituents.

• Monitors, reconciles and assists with fiscal administration for the department including, but not limited to, budgets, funding, purchase orders, Pcards, grants, and/or contracts, including assisting with budget preparation for lab equipment and maintenance needs. 

• Facilitates, monitors and/or oversees department purchasing, inventory, and requisitioning of supplies and equipment, including the inventory and procurement of tools, materials, and supplies for designated laboratories.  

• Assists in scheduling building and equipment maintenance, which includes the coordination of routine maintenance for simulation and lab equipment and tools.

• Prepares special reports, summaries or replies to inquiries by compiling data and statistics from various departmental resources, including information related to labs, such as inventory or budget.

• May manage payroll functions including the submission and audit of timesheet entries for staff and student employees. 

• May assist with fiscal planning including participating in seeking alternate sources of funding.

• May manage and update program websites and publications with the most current, accurate and timely information. 

• May assist students with application, enrollment, testing and registration processes or other specific student support services, which may include specific aid and eligibility guidance.

• May supervise and train other support staff including student employees and volunteers.

• 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 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.

Reports to: Chair, Construction and Technical Programs

QUALIFICATIONS

Required: