Instructional Lab Technician- Fiber Optics Training Program Texas Broadband Workforce Grant
Salary
$17.00 - $20.99 Hourly
Location
Laredo College, Laredo, TX 78040
Job Type
Full Time
Job Number
00859
Division
Community Education
Department
Continuing Education
Opening Date
06/12/2026
Closing Date
6/26/2026 11:59 PM Central
Pay Grade
206
Duties and Responsibilities
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
The Instructional Lab Technician provides technical and operational support for the Fiber Optics training program funded through the Texas Broadband Workforce grant project. This position is responsible for the preparation, maintenance, and operation of instructional labs and specialized equipment, ensuring that all tools, materials, and learning environments are safe, functional, and aligned with industry standards. The Technician supports instructors
and students during hands-on training activities and assists with inventory control, equipment maintenance, and documentation in accordance with institutional policies and grant requirements. This is a grant-funded position.
Characteristic Duties and Responsibilities
Qualifications/Certifications/Licenses/Skills
NOTICE: Required Documents
To be considered for this position, you are required to upload your resume and unofficial transcript(s). If recommended for this position an official transcript(s) will be required. In addition, if a license or certificate is required for this position, upload proof of your current license/certificate.
Required:
Preferred:
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Additional Information
Introductory Review Period
All hires are subject to a 90 day introductory review period.
Supervision Exercised
None
Supervision Received
Director of Continuing Education; Project Manager - Texas Broadband Workforce Grant
Physical Requirements
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit.
The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, or crouch.
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move items weighing up to 50 pounds.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Work Environment
Work is performed in a standard office environment.
Work inside a well-lighted and air-conditioned area most of the time.
The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate.
Safety
Required to work safely and follow safety rules.
Report unsafe working conditions and behavior.
Take reasonable and prudent actions to prevent others from engaging in unsafe practices.
Special Conditions
Immediate supervisor may assign other duties.
May be required to work outside regular working hours, as needed.
May be required to work at a different college work site or campus as needed.
EEO Statement
In compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Executive Order 11246 and Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Laredo College is open to all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, or national origin who are otherwise eligible for admission as students. Furthermore, Laredo College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and no applicant or employee will be discriminated against because of race, color, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability or national origin. This institution will not enter knowingly into any contractual agreement for services or supplies with any firm failing to follow fair employment practices.
Foreign Degrees
Foreign degrees require an evaluation for United States equivalency from an approved stated education agency or having membership with the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES). Transcripts issued outside the United States of America require a course-by-course analysis with an equivalency statement from a certified transcript evaluation service verifying the degree equivalency to that of an accredited institution within the USA. This report must be attached to your online application at the time of applying. For your convenience, we have provided the following links to assist you in complying with this requirement. However, you may use any other certified transcript evaluation service. http://tea.texas.gov/Texas_Educators/Certification/Out-of-state_Certification/Foreign_Credential_Evaluation_Services/http://www.naces.org/members.htm
Disclaimer
The above description is an overview of the job. It is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities of the job, nor is it intended to be an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to do the job. Duties and responsibilities may change with business needs. LC reserves the right to add, change, amend, or delete portions of this job description at any time, with or without notice. Employees may be required to perform other duties as requested, directed, or assigned. In addition, reasonable accommodations may be made by LC as its discretion to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Laredo College offers a comprehensive benefit package.
https://www.laredo.edu/about/administration/human-resources/benefits.html
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Laredo College requires a background check for all positions which means a Criminal Background Check and references are required. Are you willing to have such checks conducted in order to be considered for employment?
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Do you have the required education as stated in the job description?
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Do you have the required experience as per the job description?
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Do you meet the qualifications as stated in the job description?
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Do you have a valid State Drivers License?
Required Question
Employer Laredo College
Address West End Washington Street
Laredo, Texas, 78040
Phone 956-721-5138
Website http://www.laredo.edu