• HVAC Program Lab Assistant

    Lincoln Technical Institute (East Windsor, CT)


    Join our team at Lincoln Tech - East Windsor, CT supporting the next generation of HVAC professionals. This role combines your technical expertise with the opportunity to mentor students in a dynamic lab environment.

     

    Maintains lab equipment, tools, and supplies while providing technical support and safety oversight during HVAC laboratory sessions. Works directly with faculty to ensure students receive hands-on training with properly functioning equipment and systems.

    Responsibilities for an HVAC Program Lab Assistant:

    + Assist faculty in setting up laboratory systems, equipment and trainers for student hands-on assignments

    + Monitor students during lab sessions, ensuring adherence to proper safety protocols and industry standards

    + Provide technical guidance and troubleshooting support to students during laboratory exercises

    + Perform preventative maintenance and repairs on laboratory systems, equipment, and testing instruments

    + Maintain inventory of tools, supplies, and consumables; ensure materials are available for each lab session

    + Assist in equipment setup, breakdown, and storage following lab exercises

    + Identify safety hazards, equipment malfunctions, and coordinate repairs as needed

    + Communicate with department coordinator regarding equipment status, safety concerns, and student progress

    + Participate in program meetings, workshops, and recruitment events as assigned

    Requirements of an HVAC Program Lab Assistant:

    + High school diploma or equivalent

    + Minimum 2 years hands-on experience with HVAC systems, equipment, and components

    + EPA certification for refrigerant handling

    + Working knowledge of mechanical and electrical HVAC systems

    + Basic computer skills (Microsoft Word, Excel)

    + Strong communication skills and ability to work with students

    Preferred Qualifications

    + HVAC technical certification or associate degree in HVAC/Refrigeration

    + Experience with HVAC Systems

    + Previous teaching, training, or mentoring experience

     

    Physical Requirements – (If needed to maintain lab and equipment)

     

    + Ability to lift to 50 lbs. regularly

    + Continuous walking, reaching, bending, and kneeling

    + Availability for occasional evening