College Laboratory Technician - Construction Management/Civil Engineering Technology

GENERAL DUTIES

Performs highly-skilled laboratory functions and other technical duties in support of coursework.

• Sets up, maintains, and organizes student laboratories
• Assists students with setting up experiments and other learning exercises, and with the use of equipment and materials
• Maintains appropriate safety and hygiene standards
• Maintains required documentation related to laboratory activities
• Manages equipment and materials inventories.

Job Title Name: College Laboratory Technician

CONTRACT TITLE

College Laboratory Technician

FLSA

Non-exempt

CAMPUS SPECIFIC INFORMATION

New York City College of Technology of the City University of New York (CUNY), a comprehensive college offering associate and baccalaureate degrees, invites applications for a college laboratory technician (CLT) to support the Department of Construction Management and Civil Engineering Technology (CMCE). CMCE is a growing department with over 500 students. It is the only department to offer an ABET accredited bachelor’s degree in construction engineering within CUNY. The department also offers associate degree programs in Civil Engineering Technology (ABET accredited) and Construction Management Technology.

Reporting to the Chair of the Department of Construction Management and Civil Engineering, the CLT’s responsibilities will include the general duties of the position, as well as:

• Maintain computer, networking, and related software requirements.
• Maintain laboratory equipment and ancillary parts to support all labs: steel fabrication, surveying, soils testing, fluid mechanics, wood, hydraulics, and materials testing.

Day, evening, and weekend responsibilities may be required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

High School Diploma with a minimum of four years' related experience. Additional education may be used to meet the experience requirement: an Associate degree may be substituted for two years experience, and a Bachelor's degree may be substituted for four years experience.

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS

Preferred qualifications include:

• Knowledge of equipment for all labs including: welding, surveying, soils testing, fluids mechanics, hydraulics, and materials testing.
• Knowledgeable in troubleshooting Windows and Apple equipment.
• Ability to operate a wide range of saws, drill presses, plasma cutters, magnetic drills and torque wrenches.
• Experience with troubleshooting a variety of audio, visual, laboratory and multimedia equipment and systems.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strength in collaborating and leading within a team of faculty and staff.
• Ability to work independently and prioritize work to meet deadlines.
• Ability to develop training materials and guidelines for support staff, and carry out training as needed.

COMPENSATION

$63,459 - $70,198. Salary commensurate with education and experience.

BENEFITS

CUNY offers a comprehensive benefits package to employees and eligible dependents based on job title and classification. Employees are also offered pension and Tax-Deferred Savings Plans. Part-time employees must meet a weekly or semester work hour criteria to be eligible for health benefits. Health benefits are also extended to retirees who meet the eligibility criteria.

HOW TO APPLY

To apply, go to www.cuny.edu, access the employment page, log in or create a new user account, and search for this vacancy using the Job ID or Title. Select "Apply Now" and provide the requested information.

Candidates should provide a cover letter summarizing experience, CV/resume and letters of recommendation.

CLOSING DATE

Open until filled, with review of applications to begin on or after April 3, 2026.