Technical Academy Lab Technician Intern

Job Description:

Job Summary:

We are seeking a motivated Technical Academy Lab Technician Intern to support our training team. This internship provides hands-on exposure to HVAC equipment, mechanical systems, electrical controls, and basic thermodynamics in a classroom/lab environment. Under the guidance of instructors and senior staff, the intern helps set up and maintain classrooms, labs, and equipment before, during, and after training sessions, while building technical and workplace skills through supervised projects and daily support activities.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assists instructors with day-to-day lab support tasks, including basic research, organization, and preparation of classroom/lab materials.

• Supports hands-on training sessions and practical demonstrations by staging equipment and tools and assisting with learner set-up as directed.

• Prepares, inventories, and helps maintain training materials, equipment, and tools (e.g., labeling, cleaning, and basic checks).

• Learns to locate parts, diagrams, and drawings within the AAON database; retrieves documentation with guidance as needed.

• Helps maintain lab/classroom organization and cleanliness (5S) to support safe and effective training operations.

• May assist with basic facility or training-equipment maintenance tasks under supervision (no independent work on energized/pressurized systems unless qualified and authorized).

• Assists with operating and caring for training equipment and instruments by performing basic start-up/shut-down steps, checks, and storage per procedures.

• Identifies equipment or set-up issues and promptly escalates to instructors/senior staff; helps implement corrective actions as directed.

• Follows training, quality, and safety procedures and helps ensure the lab and equipment are used in accordance with posted guidelines.

• Works collaboratively with instructors, engineers, technicians, and other team members; communicates status and asks questions to support learning and timely completion of assigned tasks.

• Complies with all safety requirements and participates in required safety training.

Education and Experience Requirements:

Currently pursuing or recently completed an Associate's or Bachelor's degree in HVAC, Mechanical Engineering Technology, Electrical/Controls Technology, or a related field (or equivalent technical coursework/experience). Prior lab, shop, or internship experience is a plus but not required. Ability to learn and follow safety procedures is required; EPA 608 and/or A2L certification is preferred but not required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Interest in technical training, lab operations, or hands-on learning in a manufacturing/technical environment.

• Foundational knowledge (or coursework) in HVAC systems, mechanical systems, basic electrical concepts, and/or controls.

• Clear communication skills; comfortable asking questions and receiving coaching/feedback.

• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions, maintain attention to detail, and document work when asked.

• Willingness to learn, take initiative on assigned tasks, and follow safety and quality requirements.

• Positive, respectful teamwork skills.

• Professional communication skills and comfort interacting with small and large groups as needed.

• Curiosity and willingness to learn through hands-on experience.

Work Environment:

• Interns must be able to support training activities in a classroom or lab setting and follow all classroom etiquette and AAON policies.

• Standing for long periods of time.

• Travel to other facilities and off-site locations as needed.

Disclaimer:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at a time with or without notice. This job description is not an exhaustive list of all functions that the employee may be required to perform, and the employee may be required to perform additional functions. The company reserves the right to revise this job description at any time. The employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily. If requested, reasonable accommodation may be provided to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job, absent undue hardship.