Natural Resources Mechanical Lab Supervisor, SY 26/27

Our Center for Technology, Essex has an opportunity for a Natural Resources Mechanic to join the team beginning with the 2026-2027 school year. This position assists the program instructor in the education of students including management of student behavior; record keeping; instructional assistance; leading groups of students with relative independence in production activities; classroom and field work/laboratory safety, security, set-up and organization; and interaction and communication with students, support staff, parents/guardians, and other internal and external constituents. Takes responsibility for a variety of facets of Natural Resources/Mechanical projects including but not limited to ordering, communicating with vendors and subcontractors, and independently completing production activities.

The Natural Resources Mechanical Lab Supervisor must be able to perform a wide range of skilled repair and related trades work associated with program projects, including but not limited to: welding and other metal fabrication, large equipment/heavy equipment maintenance and general repair, small engine repair, and general facility maintenance.

Our district vision is: "Growing hearts and minds, for a better today and tomorrow: every day, every way, every one."

EWSD is committed to building a culturally diverse and inclusive environment. Successful candidates must be committed to working effectively with diverse community populations and are expected to strengthen such capacity if hired. Candidates with experience living or working in another country, the ability to fluently speak more than one language, and/or peace corp experience are encouraged to apply to help contribute to a diversity of thinking and grow our organizational practices.

Candidates with the following qualifications are encouraged to apply:

• Several years experience in the construction industry performing related work.
• Experience working with children/adolescents and adults especially those with special needs or at-risk of dropping out of school.
• Demonstrated knowledge and ability in general automotive repair including engines, exhausts, steering and wheel alignment, general maintenance, auto shop work flow including scheduling and supervision of repair projects, service desk management including customer invoicing.
• Good basic supervisory skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Dedication to providing a safe and respectful learning environment for all students with an ability to understand and teach various learning styles.

For additional information, CLICK HERE for a copy of the full job description.

A copy of the collective bargaining agreement that covers this position can be found HERE, including insurance benefits, paid leave, and salary schedule details.

EWSD conducts thorough screenings of all applicants being recommended for hire, which may include contacting references not listed on your application. Selected individuals are subject to criminal records background checks and child and adult abuse registry checks. Any offer of employment will be contingent upon acceptable results of these checks at the sole discretion of the Superintendent or his/her designee. Please click HERE for additional background check information.