Lab Technician Assistant (Hourly)

Austin Community College; Academy (TX); On-site; USD 47,000 - 55,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Retirement Plan

ACC Money Purchase Plan

Job summary

Austin Community College seeks a Lab Technician Assistant (Hourly) to support the Fire Training Academy. The role is part-time, designed for individuals seeking future instructional opportunities. You will assist with setup, props, and safety compliance.

Responsibilities include stocking supplies, preparing equipment, conducting safety checks, and aiding instructors during live‑fire and EMS training. The position offers hourly pay of $36.40 and up to 19 hours per week at ACC Highland campus.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; some college preferred.
• Basic firefighting knowledge and safety best practices.
• Experience with lab coordination and inventory is helpful.

Responsibilities

• Assist Lab Technician with daily setup and teardown of training evolutions, props, and instructional equipment.
• Maintain and restock consumable supplies used during training scenarios.
• Prepare live-fire props, hand tools, ladders, ropes, and SCBA equipment for sessions.
• Support instructors by maintaining logs, inspection records, and inventories.
• Ensure safety through housekeeping, hazard checks, and risk mitigation practices.
• Aid in student experiences and demonstrations; help ensure equipment functions properly.
• Coordinate scheduling, setup, and transitions between training modules with staff.
• Follow lab safety procedures for handling chemicals and equipment.

Skills

Firefighter

NFPA 1970

SCBA procedures

Inventory management

Safety procedures

Communication

Education

High school diploma

Some college or associate degree preferred

Firefighter certification

Tools

MS Office

Databases

Job description

About Austin Community College

Austin Community College employees are required to maintain a domicile in the State of Texas while working for the college and throughout the duration of employment. – AR 4.0300.01

Austin Community College is a public two-year institution that serves a multicultural population of approximately 41,000 credit students each Fall and Spring semester. We embrace our identity as a community college, as reflected in our mission statement. We promote student success and community development by providing affordable access, through traditional and distance learning modes, to higher education and workforce training, including appropriate applied baccalaureate degrees, in our service area. As a community college committed to our mission, we seek to recruit and retain a workforce that: Values intellectual curiosity and innovative teaching Is attracted by the college's mission to promote equitable access to educational opportunities Cares about student success and collaborates on strategies to facilitate success for populations including; first generation college students, low-income students, and students from underserved communities. Focused on student academic achievement and postgraduate outcomes Welcomes difference and models respectful interaction with others Engages with the community both within and outside of ACC

Job Title

Lab Technician Assistant (Hourly)

Job Description Summary

The Lab Technician Assistant position is a part-time role designed specifically for individuals within the fire service seeking future instructional opportunities at the ACC Fire Training Academy. All new hires who intend to become instructors are required to serve in this position for a minimum of one semester. This ensures a thorough understanding of the operational systems, safety expectations, and logistical demands that support academy training.

The Lab Technician Assistant plays a critical role in maintaining daily operational continuity. Responsibilities include supporting hands‑on training evolutions, managing and replenishing consumable supplies, assisting with preparation of equipment and training props, and helping ensure compliance with local, state, and federal safety regulations during all instructional activities. This position works closely with the Lab Technician to perform day‑to‑day setup, routine maintenance duties, and readiness tasks that keep the Fire Training Academy operating efficiently and safely. This role is essential for providing reliable, consistent support to meet the instructional, safety, and logistical needs of our fire academies and for developing future instructors who understand the foundation of academy operations from the ground up

The Lab Technician Assistant supports the daily operations of the laboratory by assisting with preparation, setup, organization, and maintenance tasks. This role is essential in ensuring the lab runs smoothly, safely, and efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Lab Technician with daily setup and teardown of training evolutions, props, and instructional equipment.
• Maintain and restock consumable supplies (OSB, PPE components, fuel, ice, hardware, etc.) used during training scenarios.
• Conduct routine equipment checks to ensure functional readiness, cleanliness, and compliance with TCFP, NFPA, OSHA, and ACC safety requirements.
• Support instructors by preparing live‑fire props, hand tools, ladders, ropes, SCBA equipment, and other training assets.
• Assist with maintaining accurate logs, inspection records, and supply inventories.
• Help ensure safe work areas by performing standard housekeeping, hazard identification, and risk mitigation practices.
• Provide operational support during live‑fire burns, technical rescue training, EMS simulations, and other hands‑on activities.
• Assist with student experiences and demonstrations by preparing materials and ensuring equipment functions properly.Follow established laboratory safety procedures, including safe handling and storage of chemicals, tools, and equipment.
• Help with routine cleaning, maintenance, and minor troubleshooting of lab equipment under supervision.
• Provide general assistance to students in using lab equipment and facilities, as directed by the lead technician.
• Coordinate with academy staff to ensure efficient scheduling, setup, and transition between daily training modules.
• Maintain familiarity with academy SOGs, safety plans, emergency procedures, and training field operational standards.
• Participate in special projects or assignments as needed by the department.
• Perform other related duties as assigned to support instructional readiness and academy operations.

Knowledge & Skills

• Minimum TCFP Basic Structure Firefighter with 1 year of firefighting experience.
• Basic knowledge of NFPA 1970: Standard on Protective Ensembles for Structural and Proximity Firefighting, Work Apparel, Open-Circuit SCBA for Emergency Services, and Personal Alert Safety Systems (PASS).
• Basic knowledge of NFPA 1850: Standard on Protective Ensembles for Structural and Proximity Firefighting and SCBA.
• Basic understanding of SCBA fill procedures using a cascade system.Basic understanding of firefighting inventory, ordering procedures, maintenance practices, and safety procedures.
• Ability to follow instructions precisely and handle lab materials carefully.
• Organizational and planning skills, with attention to detail and follow-through.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills; ability to work well with multicultural groups.
• Proficiency with basic computer software (word processing, spreadsheets, databases).

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent (some college or associate degree preferred).
• Prior experience in a technical or related support role is helpful.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and lift up to 50 lbs (occasionally heavier).
• Willingness to complete annual training and other required safety training as required.

Pay Rate

$36.40/Hour

Hours

Up to 19 hours per week

Openings

Number of Openings: 10

Location

ACC Highland Business Center Attention: E.M. Breedlove, Employment Manager 5930 Middle Fiskville Road, Austin, TX 78752

Benefits

• Medical, dental, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, retirement plans, and AD&D.
• ACC does not participate in Social Security.
• ACC participates in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) and the Optional Retirement Program (ORP-Faculty and Administrators Only).
• Hourly employees participate in the ACC Money Purchase Plan (ACCMPP) as a retirement program required by federal law.

Clery Act

As required by the US Department of Education, employees are required to report violations under Title IX and, under the Jeanne Clery Campus Safety Act (Clery Act), select individuals are required to report crimes. If this position is identified as a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified, trained, and provided resources for reporting. Austin Community College produces an Annual Security Report as required by the Clery Act. This report includes statistics from the previous three years concerning reported crime that occurred on campus, public property adjacent to and accessible from campus; and in certain non-campus buildings/property owned or controlled by ACC. The report includes institutional policies concerning campus security and other safety information. For direct access to the current Annual Security Report, visit www.austincc.edu/asr. You may obtain a hard copy by contacting the Clery Compliance Officer ([e-mail]). For an overview, see ACC's Clery Act website.

Equal Opportunity

Austin Community College (“ACC” or “College”) is an equal education and equal employment opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination in employment at the college and access to its programs or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, and pregnancy), national origin, age (40 and older), veteran status or military service, disability, genetic information or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law. This includes the prohibition of discrimination, including harassment, against any employee, applicant for employment, student, or applicant for admission. ACC will take steps to ensure that the lack of English language skills will not be a barrier to admission and participation in all educational and vocational programs.

Job Posting Close Date

September 17, 2026