Maintenance Technician Lab Assistant

Temporary Adjunct Faculty Member

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.

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Franklin Cummings Tech is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any applicant or employee on any grounds protected under federal, state, or local law, including race, color, religion, creed, age, sex, national origin, ancestry, marital status, pregnancy, disability (including those related to pregnancy or childbirth), sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other characteristic or activity protected under federal, state or local law.