Lab/Facility Technician (Grant Funded)

Arizona Western College; Wellton (AZ); On-site; USD 33,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid holidays

Tuition-free classes for employees and

Job summary

Arizona Western College seeks a Lab/Facility Technician to keep the Wellton Manufacturing Training Facility safe, functional, and ready for hands-on learning.

Grant funded through the Empower to Grow program, this position is ideal for someone who enjoys working with equipment, solving problems, and supporting students and instructors in a hands-on environment. This role is non-exempt and offers benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience with maintaining and repairing manufacturing equipment.
• Arizona Driver’s License or Equivalent is required.
• An equivalent combination of education and/or experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Maintains the Wellton manufacturing training facility and performs custodial duties to maintain a clean, safe, and organized training facility.
• Supports instructors during hands-on lab sessions
• Support and participate in strategic planning initiatives and perform other duties as assigned.
• Experience with maintaining and repairing manufacturing equipment.

Skills

Equipment maintenance

Bilingual English/Spanish

Job description

Arizona Western College is seeking a Lab/Facility Technician to help keep the Wellton Manufacturing Training Facility safe, functional, and ready for hands-on learning. This role is an important part of creating a training environment where students can work with real-world manufacturing equipment and build practical skills.

Grant funded through the Empower to Grow Program, this position is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working with equipment, solving problems, and taking pride in keeping a hands‑on learning environment running at its best. If you’re hands‑on, safety‑minded, and ready to support the next generation of manufacturing talent, this could be the opportunity for you!

Typical Duties:

• Serves Students.Maintains the Wellton manufacturing training facility and performs custodial duties to maintain a clean, safe, and organized training facility.
• Supports instructors during hands‑on lab sessions
• Support and participate in strategic planning initiatives and perform other duties as assigned.
• Experience with maintaining and repairing manufacturing equipment.
• Applicants may indicate any additional language proficiencies in their application materials, including
• English/Spanish, as relevant to the position
• An equivalent combination of education and/or experience from which comparable knowledge, skills, and abilities have been achieved may be considered

Additional Eligibility Requirements:

• Arizona Driver’s License or Equivalent

Salary:

$28.85 per hour

Notes:

• Benefits Eligible
• Grant Funded (Empower 2 Grow Grant) – Scheduled to end no later than August 2027
• Non-Exempt, $28.85 per hour

Why Work at AWC?

At Arizona Western College, we are committed to providing a rewarding work environment:

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Paid holidays
• Tuition‑free classes for full‑time employees and dependents
• Innovative and student‑focused institution - learn more !

FIRST REVIEW DATE:

The first review of applications date begin on September 28, 2026. Applications submitted after the first review date may not be considered for the position. This position will remain open until a suitable candidate is found.

ADDITIONAL DETAILS:

• The statements in this posting describe the general nature, level, and type of work performed by the individual(s) assigned to this classification and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, demands, and skills required of personnel so classified.
• The institution and its designated representatives reserve the right to add, delete, or modify any and/or all provisions of this description at any time as needed without notice.

ADDRESS INQUIRIES TO:

Arizona Western College
Human Resources
Phone: [phone] / FAX: [phone] / TTY: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]

ARIZONA WESTERN COLLEGE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER