Lab Manager - Energy & Technical Career Training Program

Personnel Requisition

Personnel Requisition

Posting Number: 201101540P Job Title: Lab Manager - Energy & Technical Career Training Program Location: The Groves Center Full-Time/Part-Time: Full Time Pay Rate: Minimum of $41,048 per year. Salary will be determined based upon education and relevant years of experience beyond the minimum requirements. Position Type: Staff Department: Technical Training Services Job Summary:

Would you like to share your career knowledge and real-world experiences with others? Do you believe you could assist students in achieving learning objectives in the areas of power generation, automation, process control and industrial maintenance? If so, then Kalamazoo Valley Community College may have the ideal opportunity for you.

About Us

Kalamazoo Valley Community College is a comprehensive, fully accredited, public, two-year college in Kalamazoo, MI. We offer associate degrees in more than 60 areas of study and 50 certificate programs. Kalamazoo Valley Community College creates innovative and equitable opportunities that empower all to learn, grow, and thrive.

About the Opportunity

Kalamazoo Valley is seeking a full-time Lab Manager in our Energy & Technical Career Training Program. This role coordinates equipment inspections and maintains records of results as well as testing of training equipment including towers, ModTruss structures, fall protection systems, electrical tools and instructional apparatus; overseeing routine maintenance as needed. The position also supports wind instructors by preparing materials and administering student assessments as instructional backfill.

Specific Responsibilities of this Position

• Manages assigned lab spaces, including material planning, inventory management, purchasing, installation, maintenance and safety compliance with applicable State and Federal regulations.
• Provides instructional support for related academic areas and programs, may include academy instruction, corporate training and community programming.
• Assists in budget planning and program evaluations.
• Conducts routine walkthroughs of assigned areas to ensure cleanliness, functionality, upkeep, organization and safety.
• Recommends and purchases new equipment and consumables used by related programs.
• Ensures all equipment is in acceptable, safe condition and ready to use.
• Update and maintain equipment and services within our Quality Management System.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Appropriate education, training, experience and talents are required. An example of this would be an associate degree in a related field and four (4) years of experience supporting students. Certifications specific to the program may be required upon hire.

Knowledge, skills and abilities in the following are also required:

• Knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems.
• Knowledge of functions, operations and maintenance of equipment being used.
• Skill in managing records files and inventory.
• Skill in working with tools and equipment commonly found within general industry.
• Skill in the use of Microsoft Office applications and the ability to quickly learn new technical systems and applications.
• Skill in effective verbal and written communication.
• Ability to identify and resolve problems in a timely manner.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other personnel and the public.

Preferred Qualifications and Experience: Physical Demands:

The work is medium work which requires exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Requires mental acuity including the ability to make rational decisions through sound logic and deductive processes, the ability to express ideas by means of the spoken word and have close visual acuity.

Work Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Occasional evening and weekend hours are possible. Posting Date 05/28/2026 Closing Date: Special Instructions to Applicants:

Please apply online at: jobs.kvcc.edu.

This position will remain posted until filled, however, priority consideration will be given to applications received by June 14, 2026.

EEO Statement

As an employer, Kalamazoo Valley encourages, welcomes, and fosters differences because we believe that diversity makes us great. It is the policy of Kalamazoo Valley Community College not to discriminate on the basis of race (including traits associated with race such as hair texture and protective hairstyles), religion, color, national origin/ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, age, height, weight, familial status, veteran status, marital status, citizenship, or any other status or characteristic protected by law, in its programs, services, employment or activities. All qualified applicants will be given equal opportunity and consideration for employment; please consider joining us as we empower all to learn, grow and thrive.

Prior to a job offer, candidates will be required to complete a criminal record background check. For some positions, a credit history investigation will also be required. Information gathered will be used for job-related purposes to the extent permitted by applicable law and will not result in an automatic disqualification from an employment opportunity.

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Letter of Recommendation
• Professional References

Optional Documents

• Unofficial Transcripts
• Other Document
• Letter of Recommendation 2

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• • Individuals who use tobacco products will not be hired into any full-time position at Kalamazoo Valley Community College. Do you use tobacco products?
• Yes
• No