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Construction Training Center Lab Assistant

First application review deadline: July 22, 2026. Position is open until filled. Completed applications received by the application review deadline will be given priority consideration. It is the candidate's responsibility to be sure that all required materials noted under the application procedures section of this job announcement are submitted. The following timeline dates are tentative and subject to change, as determined by the Screening and Interviewing Committee.

• First round of interviews: August 10, 2026
• Finalist interviews: August 24, 2026
• Desired start date: Week of October 5, 2026

Compensation and benefits:

Salary range: $3,423.50-$4,162.50 per month (25/26 classified salary schedule); maximum initial placement at mid-range, which is $3,773.50 per month (placement within this range is based on assessment of previous experience as documented in application materials). An additional 2% compensation will be added to the base salary for an earned doctorate degree. Fringe benefits: The District offers a competitive health & benefits package for employees and eligible dependents. Benefits are pro-rated for part-time employees.

You can learn more on our Benefits page. Leave/holiday time: Full-time classified unit members earn 8 hours of sick leave and start off accruing hours of vacation for each month worked (accrual rate increases after first year of employment and rates are pro-rated for part-time employees). Employees are also compensated for holidays recognized by the District (18 holidays/year, pro-rated for part-time employees). Retirement: Santa Rosa Junior College is a CalSTRS and CalPERS employer. Eligibility will be determined based on the regulations established by both agencies.

Scope of position: Under general supervision, assists faculty and students in Construction Training Center laboratories by preparing instructional materials, maintaining tools and equipment, demonstrating construction techniques, and ensuring a safe learning environment. Performs technical duties related to the operation, maintenance, and repair of construction tools and equipment.

Position 1: This is a regular, part-time (.50 FTE), 12-month, classified position. The tentative work schedule will be Monday and Wednesday, 3:00pm - 9:00pm, and Saturday 8am4:00pm, with primary work location at SRJC Petaluma and secondary work location at SRJC Roseland. This position is contingent upon funding and Board approval.

Position 2: This is a regular, part-time (.50 FTE), 12-month, classified position. The tentative work schedule will be Tuesday and Thursday 3:00pm - 9:00pm, and Saturday 8am4:00pm, with primary work location at SRJC Petaluma and secondary work location at SRJC Roseland. This position is contingent upon funding and Board approval.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

Examples of key duties are interpreted as being descriptive and not restrictive in nature. Incumbents routinely perform approximately 80% of the duties below.

• Sets up construction labs for demonstrations and exercises. Prepares and arranges tools, materials, and equipment for instructional activities.
• Assists faculty in the preparation of instructional materials for laboratory demonstrations.
• Assists students during lab exercises and projects; demonstrates safe and proper use of construction tools and equipment.
• Orders, receives, stores, issues, and inventories materials, equipment, and supplies.
• Maintains, organizes, and cleans laboratory spaces, ensuring proper storage and security of tools and equipment.
• Tracks maintenance schedules for construction equipment.
• Performs routine maintenance and minor repairs on equipment.
• Ensures adherence to local, state, and federal safety regulations. Follows District policies concerning safety, hazardous material handling, and disposal. Demonstrates and enforces proper use of PPE during lab exercises.
• Supports tours for high school and community members; supports offsite outreach and recruitment events.
• May lead the work of student employees and short-term non-continuing (STNC) employees.

Knowledge of: Construction methods and materials. Safe operation of construction lab tools and equipment. Laboratory safety protocols for power tools, heavy equipment, and hazardous materials used in construction. Record keeping, inventory control, and preventive maintenance scheduling. Emerging practices and safety regulations in the construction industry. Relevant local, state, and federal rules and regulations, policies and procedures. Applicable technology usage, including standard office productivity software and other appropriate technology.

Ability to: Prepare, set up, and tear down lab activity materials and assemblies. Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot construction laboratory equipment and instructional facilities. Handle, store, and dispose of hazardous and regulated materials according to protocols. Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing in English and Spanish. Exercise appropriate judgment in interactions with others and with work processes. Collaborate productively and cooperatively with individuals and groups both internally and/or externally. Interact with the public in a helpful, courteous and professional manner. Demonstrate sensitivity to, and respect for, a diverse population.

Minimum Qualifications

Equivalency decisions are made on the basis of a combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities. If requesting consideration on the basis of equivalency, an Equivalency Application is required at the time of interest in a position (equivalency decisions are made by the supervising administrators, in coordination with the department where the vacancy exists, if needed.)

Education: High school diploma or GED. Experience: 4+ years of experience in the construction industry. Other requirements:

• Must be able to perform physical activities such as, but not limited to, lifting (up to 50 lbs.), bending, standing, climbing, and walking.
• Must be able to safely use manual tools, heavy machinery and power equipment common in the construction trades. Ability to complete the following trainings that may be required, including but not limited to OSHA 10-hour Construction Safety, First Aid/CPR, Forklift.
• This classification requires the use of a personal or District vehicle while conducting District business. Must possess a valid (Class C) California driver's license and an acceptable driving record.

Santa Rosa Junior College commitment: All classifications require a commitment to the District's Vision, Mission, Values, Goals and Objectives as articulated in the Strategic Plan.

Application Procedures

To be considered for this recruitment, applicants must provide the following:

• A completed Santa Rosa Junior College/GovernmentJobs.com Employment Application and responses to Agency-wide Questions.
• Contact information (phone number and email address) for three professional references. One reference must be from a current or previous supervisor.
• A brief cover letter.
• Current resume.
• A written response to the diversity supplemental question.
• Copies of transcripts of all college-level coursework. Transcripts must state that the Degree(s) has been conferred or awarded.
• If you do not possess minimum qualifications as noted under the Minimum Qualifications Section above, you must complete and attach the Classified Equivalency Application and supporting documents, including narrative synopsis, to your employment application.

Please submit only materials requested. Conditions of employment:

• Successful applicants must provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States.
• Successful completion of background check including Live Scan and Tuberculosis (TB) assessment/screening.
• If selected for the position, official transcripts must be submitted prior to employment.
• Must be willing to work on-site as determined by the department (the Sonoma County Junior College District does not offer 'remote only' assignments).
• Candidate(s) selected for the position will need to successfully pass a pre-employment physical examination as a condition of employment (at the District's expense).
• Within 6 months of employment, must complete required District trainings on topics such as Sexual Harassment and Abusive Conduct Prevention, and Title IX.
• A current (within the last 6 months) DMV Driver's Record report verifying an acceptable driving record and possession of a Class C Driver's License.

Additional information:

• Sonoma County Junior College District will not sponsor any visa applications.
• Applicants must be available for interviews at Santa Rosa Junior College at no cost to