Smart Building Lab & Program Assistant Learn & Earn

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Department: Center for Smart Building Technology (C4SBT)

Position Title: Smart Building Lab & Program Assistant

Position Level: Level I - Entry-Level

Developmental Focus: Explore & Build

Wage Tier: Level I

Primary Economic Mobility Pathway: Pathway 2 - Technology Engineering & Smart Buildings

Secondary Economic Mobility Pathway: Pathway 7 - Workforce Skilled Trades & Career Advancement

Placement Type: Learn & Earn

Number of Positions: 1

Location: C4SBT campus classrooms/laboratories; Learn & Earn may also support Madison Park HVAC Lab and approved off-campus activities

Recommended Hours: Weekday evening weekend and approved off-campus coverage as applicable to the role and placement site

Maximum Hours: 18.5 hours per week

Expected Start Date: September 21 2026

Supervisor: Gregory Blaize

Position Summary

The Smart Building Lab & Program Assistant supports the day-to-day operations of RCCs Center for Smart Building Technology (C4SBT). This entry-level hands-on position supports technical training laboratories classrooms equipment inventory safety procedures facilities projects workforce programming outreach and recruitment. Students work alongside C4SBT staff and instructors to maintain safe organized well-equipped and instruction-ready environments for Building Automation Systems (BAS) HVAC and heat pump energy efficiency building science electrical and related technical training programs.

Learn & Earn Responsibilities

• Assist with setup and breakdown of classrooms and laboratories for BAS HVAC heat pump building science energy efficiency electrical and other C4SBT courses.
• Clean organize and conduct basic visual inspections of benchtop trainers tools equipment and instructional materials.
• Complete routine laboratory-readiness checks and help ensure instructional spaces are clean organized supplied and ready for use.
• Support established Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures under staff/instructor direction including organization of required materials.
• Monitor PPE inventories and help ensure PPE is clean properly stored in good condition and accessible.
• Identify and promptly report damaged equipment missing components damaged wiring safety concerns depleted supplies or maintenance needs.
• Assist with documenting and identifying equipment that is out of service or awaiting inspection or repair.
• Maintain and update inventories of equipment tools supplies PPE replacement components and instructional materials.
• Assist with receiving unpacking labeling organizing and storing new equipment and supplies.
• Support approved facilities and smart-building projects including building walkthroughs equipment documentation basic data collection and space preparation under staff supervision.
• Assist with class preparation orientations employer visits information sessions recruitment events and C4SBT programming.
• Support outreach by posting approved flyers updating recruitment/program materials preparing tabling materials and promoting C4SBT training opportunities.
• Provide basic administrative support including data entry spreadsheet updates document organization scanning filing and program-material preparation.
• Interact professionally with students faculty staff employers community partners and visitors.

Learn & Earn Eligibility

• Currently enrolled at Roxbury Community College for the applicable placement period.
• Meet RCC Learn & Earn eligibility requirements for the approved placement.
• Maintain good academic standing and any enrollment requirements applicable to the placement.
• Complete all required student-employment onboarding and payroll documentation before beginning work.
• Work only the approved Learn & Earn schedule and duties assigned by the designated supervisor.

Required Qualifications

• Must be a currently enrolled RCC student eligible for the approved funding source (Federal Work-Study or Learn & Earn).
• No prior BAS HVAC electrical facilities or building-systems experience is required.
• Reliable punctual and able to maintain an agreed-upon work schedule.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions and work under C4SBT staff/instructor supervision.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills when working with equipment tools inventory and laboratory materials.
• Willingness to learn and follow laboratory safety LOTO PPE and equipment-handling procedures.
• Ability to recognize and report damaged equipment missing materials and safety concerns.
• Basic computer skills and willingness to use Microsoft Office spreadsheets shared files inventory records and other digital systems.
• Professional communication and customer-service skills.
• Interest in smart building technology engineering HVAC building automation facilities energy efficiency skilled trades STEM workforce development or related fields is preferred.

Student Learning & Professional Development Outcomes

• Gain foundational experience in laboratory operations and workplace safety.
• Develop equipment inventory PPE and instructional-material management skills.
• Gain exposure to building systems BAS HVAC energy efficiency facilities operations and smart-building technologies.
• Practice basic technical documentation and data collection under supervision.
• Develop administrative outreach recruitment teamwork customer-service and professional communication skills.
• Apply safety-conscious workplace practices and appropriate escalation procedures.

Funding & Scheduling Structure

1 Learn & Earn placement(s) are authorized for this role. Scheduling is based on the approved experiential-learning assignment operational needs and the students academic commitments. RCC-funded placements are subject to applicable student-employment work-hour limits with a maximum of 18.5 hours per week.

Supervision & Performance

The Smart Building Lab & Program Assistant reports to Gregory Blaize and works under the direction of C4SBT staff and instructors. Students receive role-specific training in laboratory safety equipment inventory procedures and assigned responsibilities along with regular supervision feedback and professional-development opportunities. All technical activities must remain within the students level of training and be completed under appropriate staff supervision.

Advancement

Students who demonstrate strong performance reliability safety awareness technical aptitude and increasing independence may become candidates for future intermediate opportunities in smart buildings HVAC BAS facilities energy efficiency technical laboratory support skilled trades or related workforce programs when available.

All applicants must apply online by submitting:

Cover Letter
Resume
Names and contact information for three (3) professional references

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