Laboratory Technician Sr SPF

Maricopa Community College district; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 29,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

The Construction Lab Technician will provide direct operational support to the Construction Program and its instructors by preparing laboratories, maintaining tools and equipment, organizing materials, assisting with instructional activities, monitoring inventory, and ensuring that laboratory spaces are ready for student use. This role is grant-funded through 06/30/2027 with potential renewal.

Based at MCCCD's Mesa campuses, the position requires lifting up to 50 pounds, some evening hours, and

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree from a regionally accredited institution and two years of related instructional lab experience.
• Equivalent combination of conferred degree and relevant full-time work experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Maintain construction laboratories in a safe, clean, organized, and instruction-ready condition.
• Prepare work areas, tools, equipment, materials for scheduled classes and labs.
• Assist instructors with demonstrations, projects, and laboratory activities.
• Monitor inventory, place orders, and manage storage using purchasing systems.
• Perform safety inspections and ensure PPE and hazard controls are in place.
• Record keeping, coordination with instructors, vendors, and college personnel.

Skills

Laboratory Operations

Instructional Support

Safety Compliance

Inventory Management

Physical Stamina

Education

Associate's Degree or equivalent

Two years of related instructional-lab experience

Tools

Construction Tools & Equipment

Job description

Laboratory Technician Sr SPF

Job ID: 323263

Location: Mesa Community College

Full/Part Time: Full Time

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Hiring Salary Range

$20.82 - $27.07/hourly, DOE

Grade

111

Work Schedule

Monday - Friday, 12:00pm - 9:00pm or 1:00pm-10:00pm (Based on Depts needs)

Summer Hours: Monday - Thursday, 6am-5pm

Work Calendar

12 Months

Funding Information

This is a grant funded assignment with a projected end date of 06-30-2027 with renewal based on available funds and the needs of MCCCD.

Maricopa Summary

10 Colleges. Unlimited Opportunities.

The Maricopa County Community College District is one of the largest community college systems in the nation. Home to 10 individually accredited community colleges and 31 satellite locations, we proudly serve students in every corner of the Valley. Each day, our dedicated faculty, staff, and administrators, live out our vision-creating excellence in education for a better world.

We focus on people-not profits. With 100% acceptance, zero rejections, and affordable tuition, we provide the flexibility and support our students need to succeed in and beyond the classroom. Discover how we're changing college.

We don't just support our community-we help build it. We are the largest provider of workforce development training in the state. The activities of our colleges and their students support one out of every 28 jobs in Maricopa County. Learn about our economic impact.

We believe our employees are our most valuable asset. Our 10 colleges and District Office support nearly 10,000 jobs and careers throughout Greater Phoenix.

Join us in making a real difference in the lives of over 140,000 college students each year.

Benefits

Maricopa County Community College District (MCCCD) is committed to providing a competitive and comprehensive benefits program that supports our employees' and their families' health and well-being. Therefore, the MCCCD benefits support every stage of life and are designed to meet the diverse needs of our community. Explore the wide range of benefits and perks available to eligible employees at MCCCD:

Affordable and Comprehensive Benefits Package:

• Nationwide Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• Paid Time Off: Vacation, Sick Leave, and Personal Time
• 20 Paid Observed Holidays
• Company-paid Life Insurance, AD&D, and Short-Term Disability plans, with the option to purchase supplemental coverage
• Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) Pension, including Long Term Disability and Retiree Health Insurance with 100% employer-matching contributions
• Optional Retirement Plans: 403(b), 457(b), Roth 403(b), Roth 457(b)
• Tuition Reimbursement for employees and dependents
• Annual Professional Development Funding
• Flexible Work Schedules

Employee Health & Wellness Programs:

• District-Wide Wellness Program with Workshops and Webinars
• Monthly Health & Wellness Calendar and Newsletter
• Virta Diabetes Reversal Program and Support Groups
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Sight-On-Site Eye Care Services
• Pre-Retirement Planning Events
• Qualifying Employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (potential loan forgiveness for federal Direct Loans after meeting repayment requirements and working full-time for an eligible employer)

Job Summary

This is a specially funded position anticipated through June 30, 2027 with extension depending on funding and executive approval.

The Construction Lab Technician will provide direct operational support to the Construction Program and its instructors by preparing laboratories, maintaining tools and equipment, organizing materials, assisting with instructional activities, monitoring inventory, and ensuring that laboratory spaces are ready for student use. This support is particularly important given the volume and variety of construction materials, tools, equipment, and specialized supplies required across the program's courses.

Essential Functions

1. Construction Laboratory Operations and Instructional Support - Perform daily operational activities necessary to maintain construction laboratories in a safe, clean, organized, and instruction-ready condition. Prepare work areas, tools, equipment, materials, and supplies for scheduled classes and laboratory activities. Assist instructors with hands-on demonstrations, projects, and laboratory activities. (25%)
2. Materials, Tools, and Equipment Handling - Receive, move, transport, stage, organize, and store construction materials, tools, equipment, and supplies. Frequently lift, carry, push, pull, and position materials and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds. Utilize appropriate material-handling techniques and equipment when moving heavier or oversized items. (15%)
3. Equipment Operation, Maintenance, and Shop Readiness - Operate, inspect, clean, maintain, and organize construction tools, machinery, and laboratory equipment. Perform routine maintenance and minor adjustments as appropriate and identify equipment requiring repair or replacement. Maintain equipment in a safe and operational condition for instructional use. (15%)
4. Purchasing, Inventory, and Supply Management - Monitor inventory of construction materials, tools, equipment, and consumable supplies. Determine routine replenishment needs, place authorized orders, receive deliveries, verify materials, and maintain organized storage. Utilize District purchasing systems and procurement card (P-card) procedures as assigned, including documentation and reconciliation of purchases. (15%)
5. Safety and Hazard Prevention - Perform daily safety inspections of construction laboratories, work areas, tools, equipment, and materials. Identify and address unsafe conditions and maintain appropriate safety practices, PPE, housekeeping, tool storage, and material storage. Assist instructors and students in following established laboratory safety procedures. (10%)
6. Physical Construction and Facility Support - Perform hands-on tasks associated with the operation and maintenance of construction laboratory spaces, including moving materials, assembling or disassembling work areas, preparing project materials, setting up equipment, cleaning work areas, and assisting with minor facility or laboratory maintenance activities. (10%)
7. Outdoor and Variable Work Environment - Perform duties both indoors and outdoors, including construction-related activities in varying weather conditions. Work around dust, dirt, noise, vibration, fumes, odors, machinery, construction materials, and other conditions commonly associated with construction laboratories and job sites. (5%)
8. Records, Coordination, and Program Support - Maintain records related to inventory, equipment, maintenance, purchases, P-card transactions, and laboratory operations. Coordinate with instructors, vendors, college personnel, and other stakeholders to ensure materials, equipment, and laboratory spaces are available when needed. (5%)

Minimum Qualifications

Associate's Degree from a regionally accredited institution and two (2) years of experience such as providing assistance to students in an instructional setting; and/or preparing, maintaining and delivering equipment, supplies or other related instructional materials used for laboratory activities in the area of assignment, construction trade

OR

An equivalent combination of the conferred degree and directly related full-time work experience as described above sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above, unless otherwise subject to any other requirements set forth in law or regulation, may be considered.

Desired Qualifications

• A. Construction Industry Experience. Demonstrated experience in construction, construction trades, building maintenance, or a closely related technical field, with knowledge of common construction methods, materials, tools, and equipment.
• B. Construction Tools and Equipment. Experience safely operating, maintaining, troubleshooting, and organizing construction tools, power equipment, machinery, and laboratory/shop equipment.
• C. Educational or Training Environment Experience. Experience working in a community college, technical school, high school CTE program, apprenticeship, training facility, construction laboratory, or similar educational environment, including supporting hands-on instruction.
• D. Safety and Hazard Management. Knowledge and demonstrated application of construction and occupational safety practices, including PPE, equipment safety, material handling, hazard identification, and maintaining a safe laboratory/shop environment.
• E. Purchasing, Inventory, and Resource Management. Experience purchasing materials, tools, equipment, and supplies; maintaining inventory; receiving and organizing materials; working within budgets; and using purchasing cards or similar financial systems, including transaction documentation and reconciliation.
• F. Construction Documentation and Communication. Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, blueprints, specifications, equipment manuals, and technical documentation, and communicate effective-ly with instructors, students, vendors, contractors, and college personnel.
• G. One year of relevant full-time MCCCD experience during the previous two years.

Special Working Conditions

Will be required to lift up to 50 pounds, climb ladders, and work outdoors in the Arizona climate.

General Physical and Operational Requirements - Frequently stand, walk, bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, climb ladders or steps, and work in various positions while performing laboratory and construction-related duties. Maintain sufficient physical mobility, strength, coordination, and dexterity to safely perform essential job functions.

Required to work evening hours; Between 12pm - 10pm M-F

Summer work hours vary; Between 5:00am and 6:00pm M - Thurs.

Local and state to state travel will be required, including driving a multi-passenger van. Possession of a valid State of Arizona Class D Driver's License is required; employee must meet district minimum standards regarding driving: http://www.maricopa.edu/legal/rmi/vehicle.htm#requirements

May be required to travel or be assigned to another MCCD location. Travel to campus during interview/selection process will be at candidate's own expense. MCC does not sponsor individuals for work visas.

Posting Close Date

First Review: 10/13/2026

Open until filled

EEO, Title IX, & Clery Act

Maricopa County Community College District (MCCCD) will not discriminate, nor tolerate discrimination in employment or education, against any applicant, employee, or student because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status (including document abuse), age, disability, veteran status or genetic information.

Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, states: "No person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance."

The policy of the MCCCD is to provide an educational, employment, and business environment free of gender discrimination. Incidents of misconduct should be reported to the college Title IX Coordinator, as outlined in policy, contact information is available at this link Title IX Coordinators.

The Clery Act is a Federal law requiring United States Colleges and Universities to disclose information about crime on and around their campuses. Crime reporting data for each of the Maricopa Community Colleges, as required under the Clery Act, is available at this link Clery Act.