Laboratory Specialist
About The Position
The College of Lake County is seeking Fire Science Technology Laboratory Specialists to provide technical assistance in basic skills for Fire Basic Operations (FBO) classes. The specialist helps students master basic firefighter skills, knowledge, and abilities by instructing hands-on skills and ensuring student safety through direct involvement and oversight. The role is part-time, with a total of five hours per week, at the Grayslake Campus. Selected employees must complete and maintain College-required compliance training and attend the College of Lake County Core training presentation.
Requirements
- A minimum of five years of documented fire service experience.
- Firefighter III or Advanced Firefighter Certification from the Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal.
- Fire Instructor I and II Certification from the Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal.
- Complete and maintain required College of Lake County compliance training.
- Attend the College of Lake County Core training presentation.
- Be student-oriented and supportive of transferring firefighting skills.
- Hold a minimum of a Class B Non-CDL Illinois driver's license or equivalent.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor's degree in Fire Science Technology or equivalent.
- Promotion to fire department Lieutenant or above, or assignment to a fire department training division.
- Bilingual English/Spanish proficiency.
- Preference will be given to help balance the three typical fire department platoon schedules.
Responsibilities
- Instruct hands-on skills to Fire Basic Operations students.
- Ensure and instill student safety through direct involvement and oversight.
- Provide technical assistance in basic skills for Fire Basic Operations classes and assist students in mastering basic firefighter skills, knowledge, and abilities.
Benefits
- Competitive salary.
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois health insurance.
- Delta Dental insurance.
- Superior Vision insurance.
- Tuition support for employees and qualified family members.
- Three retirement plans.
- Disability insurance.
- Group and supplemental life insurance.
- Health and dependent care flexible spending account plans.
- Compressed work week in the summer; closed Fridays.
- Generous vacation, sick, and personal time off.
- 14 paid holidays each year.
Stand Out From the Crowd
Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.
What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
