Greenhouse & Lab Instructional Support Tech III

The California State University; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 56,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

Dental plans

Vision plans

CalPERS retirement

CSU tuition waiver

Vacation days

Job summary

The California State University Bakersfield seeks an Instructional Support Technician III to oversee ESA and NSME greenhouse facilities, ensuring safe, productive spaces for teaching and research. Responsibilities include coordinating safety programs, maintaining living collections, and supporting faculty and student projects.

You will manage inventories, budgets, and equipment, liaising with Facilities Management and vendors to keep systems operational and compliant.

Qualifications

• Experience providing instructional support in a lab or greenhouse setting.
• Ability to manage inventories and budgets for facilities and equipment.
• Strong knowledge of lab safety, hazardous materials handling, and compliance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Oversee ESA and NSME greenhouse daily operations to ensure safe, functional facilities for teaching, research, and outreach.
• Monitor living collections and environmental systems; coordinate repairs and contractor services as needed.
• Maintain inventories, budgets, and procurement for ESA and greenhouse activities; support instructional staff and students with materials.

Skills

Facility operations

Safety compliance

Laboratory safety

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent in related field

Tools

HazWoper training

SDS management (VelocityEHS)

Facility management software

Job description

The California State University Bakersfield seeks an Instructional Support Technician III to oversee ESA and NSME greenhouse facilities, ensuring safe, productive spaces for teaching and research. Responsibilities include coordinating safety programs, maintaining living collections, and supporting faculty and student projects.

You will manage inventories, budgets, and equipment, liaising with Facilities Management and vendors to keep systems operational and compliant.