Lab Assistant II (Part time) - Staff Pool

Houston City College; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 16,531 - 24,796; Part time

Job summary

Houston Community College is seeking a Part Time Lab Assistant II to support instructors with lab equipment, AV setups, and computer hardware. The role includes maintaining inventory, assisting with software and web pages, and performing minor repairs to lab gear.

The position focuses on practical equipment setup, instructional support, and reliable lab operations in a college setting, with responsibilities spanning training, materials handling, and safety reporting.

Qualifications

• High school degree or GED.
• 2+ years in general office, electronic and/or AV equipment setup and maintenance; 3 years preferred.
• Ability to organize, test, and set up electronic parts and computer hardware supplies.
• Familiarity with computer hardware setup, software configuration, and testing of AV equipment.
• Proficiency in Word processing, spreadsheets and web page applications.
• Good written and oral communication skills.
• Good organizational skills.
• Proficiency in basic setup of various equipment (electronic, AV, computers).

Responsibilities

• Provide technical and instructional support and training to instructors on equipment, software, and web pages.
• Create and maintain instructor learning web pages.
• Support lab operations by duplicating materials, answering calls, and screening visitors.
• Organize, maintain, and distribute inventory of parts and supplies.
• Maintain and upgrade lab equipment; recommend updates to hardware and software.
• Order parts for equipment repairs and upgrades.
• Install computer, AV, or electronic equipment as required by instructors.
• Process videotape distribution and returns as needed.
• Report unsafe conditions to the Department Chair.

Skills

Lab equipment

AV equipment

Computer hardware

Web pages

Word processing

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Lab Assistant II (Part Time) - Staff Pool

Location: Houston, Texas, System Wide. Position Type: Part‑time (Staff Pool).

Summary: Responsible for setting up and supporting instructors in the use of lab equipment, computer hardware and software used in the Department. Provides technological and instructional support, maintains inventory, and performs minor repairs and upgrades on lab equipment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide technological and instructional support and training to instructors/faculty, including use of equipment, software, and web pages.
• Create and maintain instructor learning web pages.
• Support lab operations by duplicating instructional materials, answering phone calls, and screening visitors.
• Organize, maintain, and control inventory; receive, store, and distribute parts and supplies.
• Maintain and perform basic repairs and upgrades on lab equipment; recommend updates in equipment and software.
• Order parts required for lab equipment repairs and upgrades.
• Install and set up computer, audio/visual, or electronic equipment and parts as required by instructors.
• Process videotape distribution and returns, as necessary.
• Report unsafe conditions to the Department Chair.

Qualifications

• High school degree or GED required.
• Two (2) years of experience in general office, electronic and/or audio/visual equipment set‑up and maintenance, or related computer hardware area required; three (3) years preferred.
• Ability to receive, organize, maintain, test, and set up electronic parts and computer hardware supplies.
• Familiarity with computer hardware setup, software configuration, and testing of related electronic, audio/visual equipment.
• Proficiency in Word processing, spreadsheets and web page applications.
• Good written and oral communication skills.
• Good organizational skills.
• Proficiency in basic set‑up of a variety of equipment (electronic, audio/visual, computers).

EEO Statement

Houston Community College does not discriminate on the bases of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation or veteran’s status. For inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies, contact:

Sandra Jacobson, Interim Director EEO/Compliance/Title IX Coordinator
Office of Equal Opportunity and Title IX
PO Box 667517
Houston TX, 77266
713 718.8271 or [e-mail]

Individuals with disabilities who require special accommodations to interview should contact [phone].