Lab Manager - Energy & Technical Career Training Program

Kalamazoo Valley Community College

United States

On-site

USD 50,000 - 70,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Diversity and inclusion support

Opportunity for professional growth

Job summary

Kalamazoo Valley Community College is seeking a full-time Lab Manager for its Energy & Technical Career Training Program. This role involves coordinating equipment inspections, maintaining records, and supporting students by preparing materials and administering assessments.

The ideal candidate will have an associate degree and four years of experience, with skills in mechanical and electrical systems and effective communication. The position offers a diverse environment focused on empowering learners.

Qualifications

An associate degree in a related field and four years of experience supporting students.
Certifications specific to the program may be required upon hire.

Responsibilities

Manage assigned lab spaces, including material planning and safety compliance.
Provide instructional support for related academic areas.
Assist in budget planning and program evaluations.
Conduct routine walkthroughs to ensure cleanliness and functionality.
Recommends new equipment and consumables.
Ensure all equipment is safe and ready to use.
Update equipment and services within the Quality Management System.

Skills

Knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems

Record management skills

Microsoft Office applications

Effective verbal and written communication

Problem identification and resolution

Education

Associate degree in a related field

Tools

Tools and equipment common in general industry

Job description

Lab Manager - Energy & Technical Career Training Program

Would you like to share your career knowledge and real‑world experiences with others? Do you believe you could assist students in achieving learning objectives in the areas of power generation, automation, process control and industrial maintenance? If so, Kalamazoo Valley Community College may have the ideal opportunity for you. Kalamazoo Valley is seeking a full‑time Lab Manager in our Energy & Technical Career Training Program. This role coordinates equipment inspections and maintains records of results as well as testing of training equipment including towers, ModTruss structures, fall protection systems, electrical tools and instructional apparatus, overseeing routine maintenance as needed. The position also supports wind instructors by preparing materials and administering student assessments as instructional backfill.

Responsibilities

Manages assigned lab spaces, including material planning, inventory management, purchasing, installation, maintenance and safety compliance with applicable State and Federal regulations.
Provides instructional support for related academic areas and programs, may include academy instruction, corporate training and community programming.
Assists in budget planning and program evaluations.
Conducts routine walkthroughs of assigned areas to ensure cleanliness, functionality, upkeep, organization and safety.
Recommends and purchases new equipment and consumables used by related programs.
Ensures all equipment is in acceptable, safe condition and ready to use.
Updates and maintains equipment and services within the Quality Management System.
Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Appropriate education, training, experience and talents are required. An example of this would be an associate degree in a related field and four (4) years of experience supporting students. Certifications specific to the program may be required upon hire.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems.
Knowledge of functions, operations and maintenance of equipment being used.
Skill in managing records files and inventory.
Skill in working with tools and equipment commonly found within general industry.
Skill in the use of Microsoft Office applications and the ability to quickly learn new technical systems and applications.
Skill in effective verbal and written communication.
Ability to identify and resolve problems in a timely manner.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other personnel and the public.

Physical Demands

The work is medium work which requires exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Requires mental acuity including the ability to make rational decisions through sound logic and deductive processes, the ability to express ideas by means of the spoken word and have close visual acuity.

Work Hours

Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Occasional evening and weekend hours are possible.

EEO Statement

As an employer, Kalamazoo Valley encourages, welcomes, and fosters differences because we believe that diversity makes us great. It is the policy of Kalamazoo Valley Community College not to discriminate on the basis of race (including traits associated with race such as hair texture and protective hairstyles), religion, color, national origin/ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, age, height, weight, familial status, veteran status, marital status, citizenship, or any other status or characteristic protected by law, in its programs, services, employment or activities. All qualified applicants will be given equal opportunity and consideration for employment; please consider joining us as we empower all to learn, grow and thrive.

Background Check

Prior to a job offer, candidates will be required to complete a criminal record background check. For some positions, a credit history investigation will also be required. Information gathered will be used for job‑related purposes to the extent permitted by applicable law and will not result in an automatic disqualification from an employment opportunity.

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