CLASSIFICATION TITLE: Instructional Support Technician II
UNION CODE: R09
TEMPORARY END DATE: This position is temporary and ends on or before June 30, 2025. Any continuation beyond June 30, 2025 is contingent upon satisfactory performance and available funding.
FT/PT: Full-time
PAY PLAN: 12-month
WORKPLACE TYPE: On-site (work in-person at business location)
ANTICIPATED HIRING RANGE: $4,389 - $5,000
- However, offer amount will be commensurate with candidate’s experience, education, skills, and training.
CSU CLASSIFICATION SALARY RANGE: $4,389 - $7,617
PAY BASIS: Monthly
BENEFITS: CSUB offers a best-in-class benefit package for eligible employees that includes an array of medical plans, choice of dental plans, vision coverage, retirement participation in CalPERS, CSU tuition waiver, up to 24 vacation days per year, sick leave with unlimited accrual, 14 paid holidays per year and more! See our benefits website for additional information.
CANDIDATES ELIGIBLE TO APPLY: Open to all qualified applicants.
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANT: FOR PRIORITY CONSIDERATION, applications must be received by September 13, 2024; however, the position will remain open until filled.
POSITION PURPOSE: The School of Natural Sciences, Mathematics & Engineering’s (NSME) technical support staff play a critical role in supporting the School’s and CSUB’s mission, vision, and values.
Under general supervision of the Dean of the School of NSME, with daily lead direction from the Director of Grants and Outreach, the Instructional Support Technician II provides comprehensive technical and logistical support to the Fab Lab, ensuring the effective preparation, maintenance, and operation of materials, supplies, and equipment for a wide range of instructional and research activities. The position collaborates closely with faculty and course leaders to facilitate lab sessions, support undergraduate and graduate research, and assist in the development of new instructional methodologies. Additionally, the incumbent is responsible for maintaining lab safety standards, leading student assistants, and managing inventory and procurement processes to ensure a safe, efficient, and well-equipped learning environment.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: Fab Lab Support
- Collaborate with the department chairs and course team leaders to identity and prepare necessary lab supplies, materials, and equipment for both lower level and upper division laboratory courses.
- Participate in planning meetings to discuss upcoming instructional needs, ensuring that all required materials and equipment are available and in working order.
- Develop detailed schedules for the preparation and provision of both technical and non-technical materials, supplies, and equipment. Ensure timely delivery and setup for all lab sessions, including the removal and proper storage of equipment post-lab.
- Prepare samples and materials and provide technical assistance for undergraduate, graduate, and faculty research.
- Ensure that all research materials are properly stored and maintained.
- Offer guidance on the correct use of specialized equipment and provide troubleshooting support during research activities.
- Assist with the preparation of materials and equipment for specific instructional projects.
- Serve as a key resource for faculty in developing new instructional activities and demonstrations, advising on the selection and utilization of materials and equipment.
- Contribute to the design of new experiments or instructional tools by offering technical expertise and suggestions for optimizing lab setups.
- Provide lead direction to student assistants in the Fab Lab and library annex, assigning tasks, monitoring performance, and ensuring adherence to safety and operational protocols.
- Train student assistants on the proper handling of equipment, materials, and supplies, as well as on maintaining the lab's cleanliness and order.
Fab Lab Maintenance and Supplies
- Ensure that all equipment and supply storage areas, as well as laboratory spaces, are kept clean, organized, and in compliance with university safety standards. Implement a regular cleaning schedule and inspect storage areas for proper arrangement of materials.
- Perform routine checks and adjustments on technical equipment to ensure they are calibrated correctly and functioning at optimal levels. Document all calibration activities and report any issues requiring further technical repair.
- Communicate with the appropriate departments or vendors to arrange for equipment repairs and track the status of repairs to minimize downtime.
- Procure necessary materials, supplies, and equipment through established purchasing procedures, including writing specifications, sourcing unique items, and solving any shipping or supply chain issues.
- Monitor and issue materials, supplies, and equipment to faculty and students, ensuring accurate tracking of usage and availability.
- Maintain an electronic inventory database, regularly updating it with new acquisitions, and conducting periodic audits to ensure accuracy and compliance with university standards.
- Conduct a comprehensive annual audit of all equipment and accessory items, verifying their condition, functionality, and location within the inventory system.
- Prepare detailed reports on the audit findings and recommend replacements or upgrades as necessary.
Ensure Safe Environment
- Support and follow university safety protocols. Support and actively champion university safety protocols within the
- Fab Lab, ensuring that all safety procedures are followed during lab sessions and while handling equipment and materials.
- Collaborate with the NSME Safety Officer to review and update safety procedures as needed, ensuring compliance with the latest safety standards and regulations.
- Serve as a member of the campus emergency response team and the NSME Safety Committee, contributing to the development and implementation of safety initiatives.
- Establish protocols for safe and effective use of equipment and monitor safety conditions. Identify potential hazards and take corrective actions to mitigate risks. Report any safety concerns to the appropriate authorities for immediate resolution.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE - Equivalent to three (3) years of experience providing instructional support services for a related unit or discipline, or in producing materials or supplies or repairing equipment in a discipline related to the area to which assigned.
OR
Equivalent to two (2) years of college with 16 semester units in courses involving extensive use of materials, supplies, or equipment and in a discipline related to the area may be substituted for one year of the required experience.
OR
Equivalent to four (4) years of college with 16 semester units in courses involving extensive use of materials, supplies, or equipment and in a discipline related to the area to which assigned may be substituted for two years of the required experience.
SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & ABILITIES (SKA’s) - - Regular and reliable attendance is required.
- Ability to perform detailed work independently and efficiently with a high degree of accuracy in a high-volume, deadline driven environment.
- Ability to apply independent judgement, discretion, and initiative in performing job duties under general supervision.
- In-depth understanding of the principles, methods, and techniques related to laboratory work, including the operation, calibration, and maintenance of technical and scientific equipment.
- Ability to develop and manage detailed schedules for lab preparations, coordinate the provision of materials and equipment, and lead student assistants effectively.
- Comprehensive knowledge of safety standards and protocols for laboratory environments, including the handling, storage, and disposal of hazardous materials, as well as the ability to develop and enforce safety procedures.
- Proficiency in managing inventories, including the procurement of specialized materials and equipment, maintaining an electronic inventory system, and conducting regular audits to ensure accuracy and compliance.
- Technical problem-solving skills to troubleshoot simple equipment issues, provide technical support to faculty and students, and assist in the development of new instructional activities or research projects that require specialized materials or equipment.
- Ability to maintain records.
- Demonstrated customer service experience requiring a very high level of diplomacy and professionalism.
- Ability to use tact and diplomacy to effectively handle a broad range of high level and sensitive interpersonal situations with diverse personalities, and to respond appropriately to conflicts and problems.
- Ability to initiate, establish, and foster communication and teamwork by maintaining a positive, cooperative, productive work atmosphere in the University with the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships within a diverse population and with those from various cultural backgrounds.
- Excellent communication skills; ability to effectively communicate information in a clear and understandable manner.
- Thorough knowledge of English grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
- Ability to interpret, communicate and apply policies and procedures.
- Ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills with the ability to set own priorities to coordinate multiple assignments with fluctuating and time-sensitive deadlines.
- Excellent computer skills and competence with a variety of computer applications including word-processing, spreadsheets, databases, on-line systems, Internet as well as online calendaring and email.
- Working knowledge of or ability to quickly learn University infrastructure.
- Must be willing to travel and attend training programs off-site for occasional professional development.
- Must be able to work overtime, occasional holidays, and adjust working hours to meet special jobs. May be called back periodically to perform work as needed on an emergency basis.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: - Bachelor’s degree in physics, engineering, or related discipline.
- Knowledge of transformers, motors, generators, and other technical machinery.
- Demonstrated skills in an institutional/educational environment possessing a customer-oriented and service-centered attitude.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: MEDIUM WORK - up to 40% of the activities involve sitting, standing, squatting, kneeling or walking; lifting heavy weight objects limited to 50 pounds; may involve pushing and pulling objects within the weight limits.
ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS: - Is around moving machinery.
- Is exposed to dust, fumes, gases, or radiation, microwave.
SPECIAL CONDITIONS: SCREENING: Only those applicants possessing experience most directly related to the immediate needs of the office will be invited to appear before a Qualifications Appraisal Board for the purpose of appraising training, experience, and interest in the position
. CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY EMPLOYEES UNION: It shall be the policy of the CSU in filling vacant CSUEU bargaining Units 2, 5, 7 & 9 positions to fill such vacancies from among qualified individuals currently employed on-campus except when it is determined that it is necessary to appoint outside applicants to meet campus workforce diversity goals or to provide specialized skills and abilities that are not available from current employees.
BACKGROUND CHECK: Satisfactory completion of a background check (including a criminal records check) is required for employment. CSU will make a conditional offer of employment, which may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the continued employment of a current CSU employee who was conditionally offered the position.
SENSITIVE POSITION: Sensitive positions are designated by the CSU as requiring heightened scrutiny of individuals holding the position, based on potential for harm to children, concerns for the safety and security of the people, animals, or property, or heightened risk of financial loss to the CSU or individuals in the university community.
MANDATED REPORTER: Limited: The person holding this position is considered a limited mandated reporter under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083, revised July 21, 2017.
GENERAL INFORMATION: It is the policy of California State University, Bakersfield to hire only United States citizens and aliens lawfully authorized to work in the United States. All new employees will be required to present documentation verifying their right to accept employment. You will also be requested to present a social security card at the time of initial appointment in compliance with state payroll regulations. State regulations require that every state employee sign the Oath of Allegiance prior to commencing the duties of his/her State employment, except legally employed non-citizens. These individuals are required to sign the Declaration of Permission to Work.
EEO STATEMENT: California State University, Bakersfield is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity. Applicants will be considered without regard to gender, race, age, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, marital status, disability or covered veteran status.
Advertised: Aug 30 2024 Pacific Daylight Time
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