Maintenance Technician Lab Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

Who We Are:

Are you ready to work at a dynamic institution that believes in higher education with lower obstacles? Benjamin Franklin Cummings Institute of Technology (now known as Franklin Cummings Tech) is a nationally accredited non-profit, technical college serving Eastern Massachusetts and beyond. The college was seeded in 1791 with funds from the estate of Benjamin Franklin that were given to the City of Boston to proliferate access to education and level the playing field for aspiring talent with meager financial means.

Today, Franklin Cummings Tech continues to build on that legacy by offering post-secondary education in high-demand technical and skilled trade fields that lead to excellent careers. Our majors intentionally focus on select industries connected to sustainability and the clean energy transition including electric vehicle technology, smart manufacturing, practical electricity, power engineering, heat pumps/HVAC, biotechnology, automation, construction management and more.

With a mission to deliver transformative technical and trade education that leads to economic advancement, we offer a unique mix of certificate and degree granting programs that appeal to enterprising students and respond to employers’ demand for a well-prepared workforce. Intentional partnerships with the industries we serve coupled with high graduation and job placement rates, recently attracted the largest philanthropic gift in the history of the college from the Cummings Foundation.

Last year, Franklin Cummings Tech educated more than 1,000 learners across three student types: 1) certificate and degree seekers, 2) continuing education clients, and 3) high schoolers pursuing early college. As further evidence that our mission holds resonance, this year the college tracked a 25% year-over-year jump in fall new student enrollment and applications soared.

We seek team members who are optimistic, entrepreneurial, data-informed, and excited about the prospect of continuing to strategically increase student success outcomes and total enrollment from 1,000 learners today to at least 1,500 learners by 2030. Join us in this mission driven work!

Position Summary

The Benjamin Franklin Cummings Institute of Technology (Franklin Cummings Tech) is seeking an energetic and enthusiastic temporary adjunct faculty member to assist in teaching a Maintenance Technician training program designed to prepare adult learners for entry-level Maintenance Technician roles. This position is ideal for a maintenance professional who is passionate about teaching hands-on skills and supporting adult learners in building confidence and technical ability. This is an adjunct position reporting directly to Gray Wilder and includes participation in department training, meetings, and special events.

Requirements:

Requirements:

RESPONSIBILITIES

Instruction & Curriculum

• Assist with in-person instruction in Fundamentals of Facilities Maintenance, including:
• Tool usage
• Basic carpentry
• Weatherization
• HVAC fundamentals
• Painting
• Workplace and jobsite safety
• Facilitate hands-on, practical training aligned with program learning outcomes and employer expectations.
• Develop, implement, and update industry-aligned curriculum and instructional materials in accordance with college policies and partner agreements.

Student Support & Assessment

• Help evaluate student achievement by assisting with grading assignments, assessments, and practical work.
• Help provide timely, constructive feedback and maintain accurate student records in Canvas LMS.
• Meet with students 1:1 as needed to address challenges and identify solutions.
• Foster an inclusive, respectful classroom environment and maintain a professional rapport with students.

Program & Institutional Collaboration

• Attend relevant faculty meetings, professional development, training sessions, and program events, including graduations.
• Participate in department and college-wide communication channels and initiatives.
• Collaborate with academic affairs, student affairs, admissions, development, and external partners.
• Help arrange employer and temporary staffing agency visits to campus to discuss hiring expectations and conduct mock interviews.

Project-Based Learning & Community Partnerships

• Work with external nonprofit partners to inspect and evaluate potential student build projects, ensuring alignment with curriculum, student skills, safety, and accessibility.
• Help transport tools and materials between the school and project sites; arrange to procure supplies as needed.
• Help remove and transport project-site trash to designated dumpster locations when necessary.

Schedule & Graduation Support

• Be in person from 8:00AM to 2:30PM, Monday through Thursday.
• Support cohort graduation events, including coordinating guest speakers/industry representatives/administrators, booking event spaces, procuring food and refreshments, and creating graduation flyers and cohort PowerPoint presentations.

Institutional Expectations

All employees of Franklin Cummings Tech are expected to be passionate advocates for students and to contribute to institution-wide efforts to improve graduation, retention, and career placement. Staff and faculty collaborate to support student recruitment, retention, and success.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required

• Minimum of 3 years of hands-on experience in Maintenance or a related skilled trade (e.g., building maintenance, HVAC, electrical, carpentry).
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Comfort teaching and mentoring adult learners with varying levels of prior education and experience.
• Ability to pass a background check.
• Ability to lift materials up to about 50 lbs.

Preferred

• Prior mentoring, coaching, or training experience (especially in adult education or workforce development settings).
• Familiarity with Canvas LMS or similar learning management platforms.

Appointment Details

• Temporary Adjunct position teaching four days per week (Monday through Thursday).
• Training cycles vary between one and four months per cohort.
• Possibility of renewal based on program needs and instructor performance.
• Candidates who do not meet all listed qualifications are encouraged to apply and describe how their background would contribute to student success.

The salary for this position is $35.00 hourly.

Please note: Franklin Cummings Tech is not able to provide visa sponsorship for this position now or in the future. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States on an ongoing basis without sponsorship to be considered for this position at Franklin Cummings Tech.

Franklin Cummings Tech is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, or veteran status.