Building Construction Lab Work-Study Assistant

Ivy Tech Community College; Muncie (IN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Ivy Tech Community College is seeking a Building Construction Work-Study Assistant to support the program chair and faculty in maintaining a safe, organized laboratory learning environment. The role focuses on lab setup, material prep, and project support.

You will assist with routine maintenance, equipment organization, and safety compliance while gaining hands-on experience in construction labs and professional responsibilities. Part-time, up to 20 hours/week.

Qualifications

• Must be currently enrolled as a student at the college.
• Must be eligible for student employment and/or Federal Work-Study funding.
• Demonstrated interest in Building Construction, Construction Technology, or a related field.
• Ability to safely use common hand and power tools appropriate to the student’s training and experience.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to work independently while also taking direction from faculty and program leadership.
• Ability to communicate effectively with faculty, staff, and fellow students.
• Commitment to maintaining a safe, clean, and professional laboratory environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist the program chair and faculty with organizing and maintaining Building Construction laboratory spaces.
• Help maintain clean, orderly, and safe work areas before, during, and after laboratory activities.
• Organize tools, equipment, materials, and supplies to ensure they are properly stored and readily accessible.
• Assist with inventorying tools, equipment, and instructional materials.
• Identify damaged, missing, or malfunctioning tools and equipment and report concerns to the program chair or appropriate faculty member.
• Assist with routine maintenance and minor repairs to laboratory spaces, fixtures, equipment, and instructional projects as directed and within the student’s level of training and competency.
• Assist with preparing laboratory spaces and materials for classes, demonstrations, and student projects.
• Help with the setup and breakdown of instructional activities and projects.
• Help promote a safe laboratory environment by observing student activities and reinforcing established safety expectations.
• Assist faculty and the program chair in ensuring students are using appropriate PPE.
• Help ensure tools, equipment, work areas, and materials are being used in accordance with established safety procedures.
• Report unsafe conditions, equipment concerns, accidents, or safety violations to the program chair or faculty member.
• Assist with maintaining clear walkways, appropriate material storage, and properly maintained work areas.
• Support the program’s safety culture by modeling appropriate workplace safety practices.
• Assist the program chair and faculty with special projects and activities related to the Building Construction program.
• Help prepare laboratories and instructional areas for tours, demonstrations, community events, advisory committee activities, and other program activities.
• Assist with moving and organizing construction materials and equipment when appropriate.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the program chair.

Skills

Safety awareness

Communication

Independence with direction

Organization

Team collaboration

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

Ivy Tech Community College is seeking a Building Construction Work-Study Assistant to support the program chair and faculty in maintaining a safe, organized laboratory learning environment. The role focuses on lab setup, material prep, and project support.

You will assist with routine maintenance, equipment organization, and safety compliance while gaining hands-on experience in construction labs and professional responsibilities. Part-time, up to 20 hours/week.