Job Description

Southwest Tennessee Community College is a comprehensive, multicultural, public, open-access college. Southwest has five campuses/centers from which it offers over 100 programs and over 20 technical certificate programs.


We foster student success, transform lives, and increase the educational level of a growing community in Shelby County. Southwest is a Tennessee Board of Regents institution, accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.

We invite you to become a part of the Southwest Team!

Title: Part-Time: Career Exploration Lab Technician


Employee Classification: Other Professionals


Institution: Southwest Tennessee Community College


Department: Mobile Learning Lab Operations


Campus Location: SWTCC - Multiple Campus Locations


Job Summary


This is a temporary position reporting to the Career Exploration Lab Coordinator. The Career Exploration Lab Technician is under general supervision.


Job Duties

• Directly supports mobile unit activities.
• Manage and maintain a wide range of electronic test/repair equipment including (but not limited to): PACE rework stations, Mantis Microscopes, Analog/digital oscilloscopes, bench power supplies, analog/digital signal generators, digital multimeters, analog multimeters, laboratory trainers.
• Monitor and resupply inventory of laboratory consumables.
• Troubleshoot equipment including software and hardware.
• Checks and tests equipment and work in confined spaces.
• Work up to maximum of 16 hours per week.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate degree or higher in Electronics Technology, Computer Engineering Technology, Electrical Engineering Technology, or related work experience.
• Experience with managing inventory
• Experience with computer hardware / software maintenance
• Ability to work in confined spaces
• Skills in solving problems excellently.
• Skills in communication and interpersonal.
• Ability to repair, maintain, and install microcomputer equipment.
• Ability to lift a minimum of 50 pounds.
• A background check will be required for the successful candidate.

The intent of this job description is to provide a representation of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the total specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.


Candidates who are called for an interview must notify Human Resources in writing at least five (5) days in advance of any reasonable accommodation needed prior to the date of the interview.


First consideration will be given to current Southwest Tennessee Community College employees who meet the minimum qualifications for the position.


In order to be considered for the position, the following items must be uploaded:

• Resume
• Cover letter
• Unofficial Transcripts

A summary of our benefits can be found below:

Incomplete applications will not be considered.


The TBR does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, ethnicity, or national origin, sex, disability, age, status as a protected veteran or any other class protected by Federal or State laws and regulations and by Tennessee Board of Regents policies with respect to employment, programs, and activities.


The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding nondiscrimination policies: Dr. Brandon Johnson, Director of People & Culture, myhr@southwest.tn.edu, 737 Union Ave, Memphis, TN 38103, 901-333-5000. See the full non-discrimination policy.

Job Tags

16 hours, Work experience placement

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