Lab Specialist II (HVAC)
 

JOB CLASSIFICATION

Pay grade level: Grade 12
Compensation: $42,978 - $59,094. Compensation will be commensurate with education and experience.
Employee category: Staff
Department: Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning/Refrigeration (HVAC)
Reports to: Associate Dean of Career and Technical Education
FLSA status: Non-Exempt
Job Code: AA055FTNLAHVAC
Location: Primarily Pioneer Career Center (PCC), but any location assigned by the appropriate administrator

SUMMARY
Kansas City Kansas Community College (KCKCC) is currently searching for a full-time lab specialist to provide high-quality, learner-centered lab assistance for students enrolled in the Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning/Refrigeration (HVAC) program while supporting the institution’s mission, vision, and strategic plan. The HVAC program offers entry-level and intermediate skills in several associated trades.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

• Collaborate with program instructors on daily lab activities, ensure labs are set up per faculty guidance, and students follow appropriate clean-up protocol daily.
• Provide technical guidance in the performance of program-specific tasks.
• Observe and support student performance of tasks assigned by the program instructors.
• Support student on-task behaviors in classroom, lab setting, and off-site activities.
• Ensure students follow safety practices.
• Follow required procedures in handling hazardous chemicals and waste products.
• Maintain records of the orders for proper accountability of materials.
• Maintain control of college-owned specialty tools, equipment, and resources for use by students.
• Ensure all program tools, equipment, resources, and other materials are in good working order following program maintenance processes.
• Maintain program inventory or all necessary resources, reporting to program personnel on any repairs, replacements, upgrades, or purchase of additional resources. Ensure prompt ordering of items in collaboration with faculty.
• Enforce all rules and regulations per the college’s guidelines and other enforcement agencies that govern KCKCC's student practices.
• Assist with organizing all aspects of Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning/Refrigeration projects, including good stakeholder relationships, meeting deadlines, and producing quality work.
• Transport students during field trips, customer jobs, and other activities per the college’s policies and guidelines.
• Participate in regular professional development.
• Other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Ability to train and work with diverse students and learners.
• Strong computer and technology skills.
• Able to work professionally and collaboratively with industry partners.
• Knowledge of the latest industry technology and ability to integrate the technology into the program.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma and/or GED equivalent.
• Minimum of one (1) years of work experience in a technical/industrial field.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Training experience.
• Computer skills such as Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience in learner-centered pedagogy.

WORKING CONDITIONS
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, talk, hear, walk, and sit. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally push or lift items.

WORK SCHEDULE
40 hours per week, during regular hours of Monday – Friday, 7:00 am – 4:30 pm. Must be able to work a variable schedule/hour to meet operational needs. May require evening and weekend hours.

TO APPLY

Visit www.kckcc.edu and click on CAREERS for a list of available positions.

• Read the job announcement carefully noting the initial screening date, minimum qualifications, and required information. Note that information contained in your application materials will be used to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications for the position. Make sure you complete/submit all the documents listed as required.
• If the position lists a required transcript (during the application process) unofficial transcripts may be submitted. However, please note that upon selection for hire, you will be required to submit official transcripts.
• Ensure that your transcripts show that a degree was awarded or conferred if you are stating that it is your highest level of education completed. If you certify your level of education and it cannot be verified from your transcript(s), your application may not be referred to the selection committee.
• Foreign degrees are acceptable provided they have been translated and/or shown to have equivalency to a United States: Associate, Bachelor, Master, or Doctorate level degree.
• Documentation verifying completion of a degree, course work within a discipline, or other educational criteria should be electronically attached (uploaded) to your application.
• Three (3) professional references with phone number and email addresses are required.
• A college selection committee is responsible for application review and interviews. The final candidate(s) selected to be hired will be made by the hiring manager.
• Successful completion of a background check on all persons recommended for employment is required Individual hiring departments may elect to administer pre-employment tests, which are relevant to essential job functions as part of the applicant selection/hiring process.

***This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by their supervisor. This job description may be revised upon development of other duties and changes in responsibilities.

KCKCC is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Educational Institution