HVAC Lab Assistant | Student Aide

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Hoffman Estates (IL); On-site; USD 16,531 - 20,664; Part time

Job summary

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc. is seeking a Lab Assistant to support the HVAC program at Harper College. The role involves preparing the lab, maintaining safety standards, and assisting faculty and students with hands-on coursework.

Candidates should be current HVAC students with a strong customer service orientation, fluent English, and the ability to work in a team. Evening and weekend shifts are included to accommodate student schedules.

Qualifications

• Must have general knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Excellent customer service and communications skills (oral & written).
• Must be fluent in English.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the HVA lab organized and clean daily.
• Identify safety hazards such as equipment malfunction, damaged tools and repair as needed.
• Assist in Monitoring students while they perform their laboratory assignments and ensure they are following the proper safety protocols.
• Assist faculty in setting up laboratory systems, equipment and trainers for students to perform their hands-on assignments as scheduled.
• Under the direction of the Department Chair/coordinator and lab technician, maintain the program equipment, tools, testing instruments, and supplies.
• Check all testing instruments, equipment and trainers daily and repairs as needed. Check the toolkits and testing instruments to confirm that they are safe to use.
• Assist staff when performing the inventory of the tools and supplies used in the program.
• Perform clerical assignments, such as making copies, filing documents, maintaining records, assisting with reports, revisions, and other duties as assigned by the department chair/coordinator.
• Collaborate with faculty, staff, and other departments to provide information and support pertaining to the HVA Program activities.
• Participate in division and program meetings, program workshops, information sessions, recruitment and special events.

Skills

Microsoft Word

Excel

Customer service

Written & verbal communication

Teamwork

Education

HVAC student

Job description

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc. is seeking a Lab Assistant to support the HVAC program at Harper College. The role involves preparing the lab, maintaining safety standards, and assisting faculty and students with hands-on coursework.

Candidates should be current HVAC students with a strong customer service orientation, fluent English, and the ability to work in a team. Evening and weekend shifts are included to accommodate student schedules.