Lab Specialist

Eastern Florida State College; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Eastern Florida State College is seeking a part-time Lab Specialist (Welding) for the Cocoa Campus in Cocoa, Florida.

The role supports welding program labs, handling inventory, maintenance and clerical tasks while assisting instructional staff with equipment, materials and safety procedures. The hourly rate is $15.00, with up to 28 hours per week and eligibility for regular part-time benefits.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Knowledge of welding industry standards and practices required.
• Familiarity with weld shop procedures and safety awareness required.
• Good communication, writing and customer service skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Valid Florida Driver's License required.
• Fingerprinting will be required and fee is $36.
• Transcripts required from all colleges/universities.

Responsibilities

• Support welding program labs to function effectively and efficiently.
• Perform clerical work for lab inventory, maintenance and office management.
• Assist staff with maintaining lab equipment, tools, fuel gases and metals.
• Assist with shop development, procedures, service orders and safety.

Skills

Welding knowledge

Shop safety awareness

Communication skills

Customer service skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Job description

Office Of Human Resources

Position Title Lab Specialist (Welding) - Career & Technical Education, Cocoa

Eastern Florida State College is currently seeking applications for the part-time position of Lab Specialist on the Cocoa Campus in Cocoa, Florida.

Salary & Benefit

The hourly rate is $15.00. This position is externally funded. This position has been approved for up to 28 hours per week. This position is eligible for regular part-time benefits (i.e. vacation, life insurance, etc.).

Position Concept

Support the operations necessary for the welding program labs to function effectively and efficiently. Perform clerical work for lab inventory and maintenance and office management functions supporting shop development, procedures related to welding process equipment, material supplies, service orders and safety. Assist instructional staff with maintaining lab equipment, tool rooms, training aids, fuel gases, and metals.

Minimum Qualifications

The following minimum qualifications for this position must be met before any applicant will be considered:

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Knowledge of welding industry standards and practices required.
• Familiarity with weld shop procedures & safety awareness required.
• Good communication, writing and customer service skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Valid Florida Motor Vehicle Operator’s license required.
• A review of Social Media activity will be part of the candidate evaluation process.
• This position will require successful fingerprinting and the candidate chosen will be required to pay (currently $36.00). This fingerprinting fee ($36.00) is non-refundable.
• Understanding of and commitment to Equal Access/Equal Opportunity.
• Official transcripts of all collegiate work will be required to be considered beyond the application phase.

*High School Diploma or GED or transcripts or official transcripts of all collegiate work (as appropriate for the position) must be sent directly from the attended institution to the Human Resources Office prior to the first day of employment. All foreign degrees must have a course-by-course official evaluation and translation sent to the Human Resources Office directly from an evaluation company affiliated with the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services, Inc.

Minimum Physical Qualifications

• Ability to work in a shop and laboratory environment.
• Ability to work outside.
• Ability to work in noisy conditions; around lots of machinery.
• Ability to lift, push, pull and/or move up to 40 pounds.
• Ability to access, input and retrieve information and/or data from a computer.

Notes

Applications will be accepted until filled; however, the College reserves the right to extend or conclude searches without notice. This is a covered position under Chapter 295 Florida Statutes, which provides for Veterans’ Preference in employment for eligible veterans and eligible spouses of veterans.

Contact Human Resources

Eastern Florida State College Human Resources 1519 Clearlake Road Cocoa, FL 32922

Telephone: [phone]

FAX: [phone]

Florida Relay: 1-800-955-8770

Email: [e-mail]

Nondiscrimination Statement

Eastern Florida State College is dedicated to providing a nondiscriminatory environment which promotes equal access, equal educational opportunity, and equal employment opportunity to all persons regardless of age,race, national origin, color, ethnicity, genetic information, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy, disability, marital status, veteran status, ancestry, or political affiliation in its programs, activities, or employment.

Accreditation Statement

Eastern Florida State College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award baccalaureate and associate degrees, as well as specialized certificate programs. Questions about the accreditation of Eastern Florida State College may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097, by calling 404-679-4500, or by using information available on the SACSCOC's website.