Trade and Industry Lab Technician

Palm Beach State College; Lake Worth (TX); On-site; USD 24,366 - 34,704; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote options

Wellness programs

Professional development

Retirement plans

Job summary

Palm Beach State College seeks a Trade and Industry Lab Technician to provide operational support for multiple shop and lab facilities. You will perform preventative maintenance, manage inventory, and handle hazardous materials in a compliant, safe manner.

The role requires an associate degree with relevant experience (or a higher HS-equivalent) and strong knowledge of safety procedures, with potential remote or hybrid flexibility depending on campus needs.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or higher with related experience; or HS diploma with more years in the field.
• Excellent attention to detail and time management.

Responsibilities

• Controls and disposes of hazardous materials within a lab environment.
• Utilizes technical expertise to identify and purchase appropriate equipment, tools, supplies, and materials for the assigned programs.
• Monitors preventative maintenance schedules for equipment, machines, and facilities.
• Inspects equipment and machinery for safe operation.
• Responds to complex inquiries from all levels of employees or external sources regarding policies and procedures.
• Maintains and reviews inventory records.

Skills

Attention to detail

Verbal & written communication

Safety procedures

Education

Associate's degree + 1 year related experience

High school diploma or GED + 3 years related experience

Tools

Microsoft Office Professional

Job description

Join our team! What We Offer At Palm Beach State College, you will discover a place where ideas come to life and the heartbeat of a county begins. By joining us, you will be exposed to professionals from across the U.S. and abroad who are the strivers, reinventors, explorers, and influencers dedicated to developing talent that fills the most needed workforce roles. As the Panthers, we embrace a community of belonging, caring, and connection for our students and employees. We seek creative individuals to help PBSC fulfill its mission of inspiring hope, advancing skills, and transforming lives.

About this role

Responsible for providing operational support for multiple shop and lab facilities in the department. Performs preventative maintenance for systems, inventory control, material and supplies ordering, and storage and handling of hazardous materials.

What a day of a Trade and Industry Lab Technician looks like:

• Controls and disposes of hazardous materials within a lab environment.
• Utilizes technical expertise to identify and purchase appropriate equipment, tools, supplies, and materials for the assigned programs.
• Monitors preventative maintenance schedules for equipment, machines, and facilities.
• Inspects equipment and machinery for safe operation.
• Reports any observed problems to supervisor.
• Maintains records for performance, out-of-service, and in-service facilities, plants, and equipment.
• Coordinates, installs, repairs, and maintains machinery and equipment, and fabricates metal parts and tools.
• Performs preventive maintenance on equipment consistent with equipment recommendations.
• Responds to complex inquiries from all levels of employees or external sources regarding a variety of questions, such as clarification of College or campus policy and procedures.
• Assists with preparing activity and incident reports.
• Acquires knowledge of other staff duties and serves as a backup as necessary.
• Maintains and reviews inventory records.
• Includes all related reporting.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

We’d love to hear from you if you have the following:

• Education and Experience: Associate’s degree and one year of related experience; OR High school diploma or GED and three years of related experience
• Knowledge of: Microsoft Office Professional or similar applications
• Applicable OSHA regulations and safety procedures
• Best practices in trade and industry labs and shops
• Skilled in: Attention to detail while maintaining effective time and task management
• Ability to: Effectively communicate verbally and in writing on a regular basis with internal and external customers, build relationships, manage customer expectations and take responsibility for a high level of service.

Licenses, Registration, Certifications, or Special Requirements:

• Valid Florida driver’s license
• Requires travel between campus locations

Preferred, but not a must: Licenses, Registration, Certifications, or Special Requirements:

• OSHA certification
• Earned industry-recognized trades credential

Work Environment and Physical Demand:

• Lift, carry, push, pull, install or remove objects weighing 20 to 49 pounds - Weekly
• Reach and grasp objects - Daily
• Stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, or crawl - Daily
• Stand for extended periods of time - Daily
• Use of video display terminal - Daily
• Use of manual dexterity and fine motor skills - Daily
• Identify and distinguish colors and shades of color - Daily
• Communicate information orally and in writing - Daily
• Receive and understand information through oral and written communication - Daily
• Work with equipment or perform procedures where carelessness may result in injury - Daily
• Experience exposure to uncomfortable work environment due to extreme temperature, noise level, and other conditions - Daily
• Operate motor vehicle - Weekly

This job description is intended to be generic in nature and describe the essential functions of the job. It is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The essential duties, functions and responsibilities, and overtime eligibility may vary based on the specific tasks assigned to the position. Certain servicemembers and veterans, and the spouses and family members of such servicemembers and veterans, receive preference and priority. Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements, in the employment by the state and its political subdivisions and are encouraged to apply for the positions being filled.

The minimum base pay for this position starts at $21.44 hourly; however, the offer may vary based on the candidate’s education and experience.

This position is open until filled with an initial review date of August 5, 2026.

Wait, there is more! Culture:

Be part of an inclusive, Panther First environment where every role has a purpose and employees have a sense of belonging.

Panther Perks:

• Potential remote or hybrid opportunities, wellness programs, and apps related to stress management, nutrition, meditation, and more.
• Professional Development: Leadership programs, professional learning workshops, and more.
• Voluntary Retirement Investments: Voluntary 403(b) and 457 plans.

About the College

Palm Beach State College, Florida's first public community college, was founded in 1933 and has grown to become the largest institution of higher education in Palm Beach County. Currently serving a richly diverse student population of 49,000 annually, the College offers classes at five locations and offers bachelor's and associate degrees, professional certificates, and workforce development programs. With over 1,200 full-time employees, Palm Beach State College offers a highly attractive benefits package including health insurance, a retirement program, tuition assistance, and paid time off.

An Equal Access/Equal Opportunity/Veteran Preference/ADA Employer Per the Florida Open Records and Public Meeting Laws (286.011), also known as "the Sunshine Laws," all correspondence received from applicants for any position with the College is a matter of public record. Palm Beach State College is an equal access, equal opportunity institution. The College complies with all state and federal laws granting rights to applicants for employment or admission to the College. The College prohibits unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, color, creed, ethnicity, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, religion, marital status, veteran status, disability, or pregnancy in any of its employment or educational programs or activities. Applicants who believe they have been discriminated against in the recruitment process should contact the Human Resources and Compliance Director or Chief Human Resources Officer at [phone] or 4200 Congress Avenue, Lake Worth, FL 33461. Written complaints must be filed within 180 days from the position's closing date for which the applicant applied. Claims will be investigated, and a timely response will be provided. The College prohibits retaliation against any applicant who utilizes the complaint procedure. Accommodations Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you need a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job or to perform your job by contacting the Human Resources and Compliance Director at [phone] for assistance.