HVAC Lab Technician - (Part-Time, Grant Funded)
Job Title HVAC Lab Technician - (Part-Time, Grant Funded) Location Main Campus - Dayton, OH Job Number 05454 Department Built Environment Job Category Support Job Type Part-Time Status Regular Job Open Date 04/20/2026 Resume Review Date 05/04/2026 Closing Date 05/04/2026 Open Until Filled No Position Summary
This HVAC Lab Tech supports the HVAC degree and certificate programs via the management of HVAC labs at the downtown Dayton campus and at the Eaker Street facility. This position is responsible for the preventive maintenance, service, and repair of all equipment within these labs as well as maintaining consumable material stock and ensuring proper tools and instrumentation are available, calibrated, and in good working condition. This position provides a certain degree of continuity for students in lab activities by working with adjunct instructors on defined lab experiences.
The hourly pay rate for this position is $29.62 and has a maximum of 28 hours per week.
Why work for Sinclair College?
The following are some of the benefits that part-time staff with Sinclair College receive:
Tuition waiver for employee for 3 credit hours per semester
Opportunity for advancement and promotion
Support for continued professional development and education
OPERS pension participation, with 14% employer contribution
14 days of annually observed company holidays, part-time employees are paid for regularly scheduled hours on these days
High quality programs and events for work-life balance
SCC has the right to revise this position description at any time. This position description does not represent in any way a contract of employment.
Principal Accountabilities
Clean, repair and maintain lab equipment and space
Maintain supply inventory, purchase supplies and equipment as required
Move and install equipment within the lab
Provide oversight for safe lab practices and conditions
Assist instructors in performing lab activities within scheduled class periods
Assist students in open labs
Consolidate lab equipment, tools and instruments for student lab activities
Provide lab tours
Attend Department and Divisional meetings
Other duties as assigned
Requirements
Minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent required; associate's degree in HVAC preferred
Minimum of one (1) year of HVAC experience including HVAC skills in areas of service, maintenance, preventive maintenance, and repair required; such experience and education may be provided by any number of certificates obtained through attendance of professional seminars or similar experiences
Journeyman or equivalent status in HVAC preferred
Strong interpersonal skills including the ability to communicate clearly and professionally with students, faculty, and staff required
Strong background in HVAC control systems required
Strong experience with Niagara Workbench required; Niagara N4 certification preferred
Demonstrated proficiency in configuring and managing JACE 8000 controllers preferred
In-depth knowledge of communication protocols, including BACnet, Modbus, and LON preferred
Ability to clearly explain and demonstrate correct repair techniques to students in a hands-on learning environment required
Ability to collaborate with faculty on design and installation when necessary, of appropriate lab experiences required