Field Training and Equipment Support Specialist

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain field, lab, shop, garage, classroom, and equipment in a safe, organized and instruction-ready condition for scheduled activities in assigned Trades program areas.
• Support faculty-directed, hands-on learning by monitoring student skill practice and reinforcing safe work practices, including proper equipment use and compliance with safety expectations.
• Absorb and assist with the setup, staging, and tear-down of materials, tools, equipment, and work areas used for training activities.
• Organize, inspect, clean, and track tools, equipment, materials, vehicles, trailers, and supplies to ensure availability, proper function and accountability.
• Absorb and assist with routine equipment checks and identify and troubleshoot items that may need repair, replacement, or removal from service.
• Maintain inventory of equipment, supplies, and instructional materials; assist with ordering, receiving, storing, and preparing equipment, materials, tools, and other program supplies.
• Absorb and assist with maintaining safety documentation, inspection records, and compliance-related logs in alignment with college and program requirements.
• Absorb and assist with projects related to field and lab improvements, equipment upgrades, storage and organization, safety enhancements, and operational efficiency.
• Collaborate with Trades faculty, academic leadership, facilities, safety, purchasing, and other departments to support program operations.
• Support program-related activities, including open houses, program tours, advisory committee visits, employer demonstrations, K-12 events, and other program-related activities.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with diverse populations by promoting and maintaining an inclusive work environment and culture that is respectful and accepting of diversity.
• Ability to work in indoor and outdoor hands-on training environments, including field, lab, shop, garage, and equipment areas.
• OSHA 10 Construction Safety certification or the ability to earn in the first semester.
• Ability to perform physical work associated with field, lab, shop, garage, material, and equipment preparation.
• Ability to follow directions, work independently, and support faculty-led activities without assuming instructional responsibility.
• Strong organizational, communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills.
• Commitment to safety, professionalism, and supporting a positive student learning environment.
• Ability to operate or learn to operate program-related tools, equipment, vehicles, trailers, or material-handling equipment as assigned and in accordance with college requirements.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience working in or supporting skilled trades, construction, manufacturing, utilities, transportation, agriculture, facilities, or equipment-based work environments.
• Experience working around students, apprentices, trainees, employees, or teams in a support, coaching, safety, or operational capacity.
• Commercial driver’s license, equipment operation experience, or ability to obtain required certifications, if needed for assigned responsibilities.
• Journey-worker status in a skilled trade, if applicable.

Position Requirements

• Flexible scheduling may be required to include evenings and weekends.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license.

Pay

Hiring Range: $25.22-$29.25

Schedule

Starting Immediately
Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Summer
Monday - Thursday, 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Benefits

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