Lab Technician Assistant (Hourly)

austincc; United States; On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

Austin Community College in Austin, TX is seeking a part-time Lab Technician Assistant (Hourly) to support the Fire Training Academy’s daily operations.

The role assists with setup, supplies, and safety compliance during instructional activities, working closely with the Lab Technician to maintain readiness for live-fire and EMS training. This position offers hands-on experience toward future instructional opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Assist daily setup and teardown of training evolutions, props, and instructional equipment.
• Maintain and restock consumable supplies used during training scenarios.
• Conduct routine equipment checks to ensure readiness and safety compliance.
• Prepare live-fire props and training assets for instructors.
• Keep accurate logs, inspection records, and inventories.
• Help ensure safe work areas and support during hands-on activities.
• Coordinate scheduling, setup, and transition between daily training modules.

Tools

OSB

PPE components

fuel

ice

hardware

SCBA equipment

Job description

Job Posting Closing Times: Job postings are removed from advertising at 12:00 A.M. on the closing date e.g., at midnight on the day before the closing date.

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 Posting 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.

Job Description:

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.

Essential Duties & 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.

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