To advance the college’s mission, vision, principles, values and strategic initiatives through continuous improvement decisions.

GENERAL JOB SUMMARY:

Under minimal supervision, the Lab Technician is responsible for the support and coordination of learning activities and laboratories related to Parks and Natural Resources under the direction of the Agricultural Sciences Department. Individual must work cooperatively with college personnel, department personnel, and students. May require some evening and weekend work.

UNIVERSAL CORE COMPETENCIES: 

• Advocate for Continual Improvement- empowering each other to identify opportunities for excellence.
• Collaborate with Mutual Accountability- working together with a willingness to take ownership and account for our actions. 
• Champion Service- anticipating needs and create a welcoming, diverse, and inclusive environment. 
• Perseverance- commitment to excellence even in the face of adversity or delay in achieving success. 
• Lead- regardless of title, through positive influence. 

• Prepare for indoor and outdoor class labs by reserving vans and equipment and organizing and loading equipment, tools and materials needed for labs prior to lab start time. 
• Work with faculty to transport students, materials, tools and equipment to lab sites and effectively work with students throughout the labs to accomplish lab objectives. 
• Maintain tools and equipment in the horticulture shop and maintain facilities, grounds, Department Laboratories to include but not limited to the campus swan pond area, including routine checks on, care, and feeding of trumpeter swans, Atherton Wetland, trail maintenance, prairie maintenance, etc.
• Ability to work with students unsupervised in a lab setting.  Conduct interpretive programs and group visits to the college.
• Operate and have a working knowledge of a variety of equipment used for instruction including mowers, tractors, skid loader, chainsaws, hand power tools, etc.
• Operate basic computer programs including Word, Outlook, and Excel to routinely communicate with others, track maintenance accomplishments, reconcile P-card, submit electronic time sheets, reserve vehicles, etc. 
• Perform other related work duties as assigned.

PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS:

• Be able to work within a team environment and gain cooperation across departments.
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule including weekends and evenings that consists of 40 hours per week.
• Assume responsibility; deal effectively with problems and exercise independent judgment when making decisions.
• Able to prioritize and complete tasks as required.
• Attention to detail and an ability to complete complex tasks without errors.
• Ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions.
• Must be able to work effectively in an environment where interruptions of work in progress occur frequently, where work on multiple projects is common, and where timelines on project completion are tight.
• Effective time management and organizational skills (multitasking).
• Welcome, value, and nurture people of all backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences, as well as support and promote an environment that accepts differences.  
• Be able and willing to represent the college in a positive manner with prospective, former and    current students, clients, suppliers, and the community we serve. 
• Establish and maintain good working relationships with students, colleagues, staff, administrators, and the general public. 

The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the essential job duties/responsibilities and performance expectations of the job, which should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned.

Position involves working in an office setting. Occasional (10-33%) standing, pushing, pulling and grasping. Frequent (34-66%) reaching and viewing a computer and other types of close visual work. Constant (67-100%) sitting, walking, repetitive motion, talking and hearing. 

• A.A.S. degree in a related field

LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS, OR REGISTRATIONS REQUIRED: 

• Valid driver’s license with a good driving record.
• Obtain within 6 months of hire CDL Class A with Passenger and Air Brake Endorsement.
• Obtain S-130/190 Wildland Fire Training.
• Iowa Pesticide Applicators License Core, Cat 2, 3OT, 5 and 6 (or ability to obtain).
• CPR/First Aid (or ability to obtain training).

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS, LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS, OR REGISTRATIONS:

• Degree in Parks and Natural Resources  
• 2 years of related experience