Skilled Trades Lab Manager

Position Details Position Information About Us Howard Community College (HCC) is an exciting place to work, learn, and grow! We are proud to have received the Great Colleges to Work For honor for 12 consecutive years, 2009-2020.Howard Community College values diversity among its faculty, staff and student population. We are an innovative institution that is committed to responding to the ever-changing needs and interests of a diverse and dynamic community. No matter w you want to go in your career, you can get t from ! Position Title Skilled Trades Lab Manager FLSA Exempt FT/PT Full Time Hours Per Week 37.5 Work Schedule Monday-Friday Grade 14 Compensation Range $65,218-86,739 Summary The Lab Manager for the Skilled Trades Department oversees daily operations of instructional labs, shops, and training facilities across multiple technical programs, including Mechatronics, Manufacturing, HVAC, Plumbing, Welding, Construction Management, Automotive, Electrical, and Building Automation. This role ensures labs are safe, wellmaintained, properly equipped, and instructionready. The Lab Manager supports faculty, assists students, maintains equipment and inventory, and upholds compliance with institutional, industry, and safety standards.

A cursory understanding of skilled trades concepts and higducation environments is preferred, along with experience supporting diverse learners in handson training settings. Essential Role Responsibilities

• Lab Operations Management
• Oversee daily functioning of all Skilled Trades labs and shops; ensure spaces are prepared for instruction, demonstrations, and student practice.
• Safety & Compliance Oversight
• Enforce OSHA, NFPA, EPA, and campus safety protocols; conduct routine safety checks; maintain SDS documentation; support faculty in delivering safe lab instruction.
• Equipment Maintenance & Repair
• Perform routine maintenance, coordinate repairs, and manage service contracts for lab equipment such as HVAC trainers, PLCs, welding machines, electrical panels, manufacturing systems, and automotive tools.
• Inventory & Procurement
• Track tools, consumables, PPE, and materials; process purchase orders; maintain organized storage systems; ensure labs remain stocked for instruction.
• Technical Support for Instruction
• Assist faculty with lab setup, demonstrations, equipment calibration, and troubleshooting during classes.
• Student Support & Engagement
• Provide guidance on lab procedures, equipment use, safety practices, and project setup; support students in handson learning environments.
• Program Coordination
• Collaborate with program leads to align lab readiness with curriculum needs across Mechatronics, Manufacturing, HVAC, Plumbing, Welding, Construction Management, Automotive, Electrical, and Building .

..For full information see follow application link. Howard Community College (HCC) is an Equal Employment Opportunity & Affirmative Action employer & values diversity within its faculty, staff & student population. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status.