Senior Technical Assistant

SUNY Westchester Community College; Valhalla (NY); On-site; USD 56,792 - 69,593; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health coverage

Pension plan options

Generous leave benefits

Job summary

A leading educational institution in New York is seeking a Senior Technical Assistant to oversee laboratory equipment and support students and faculty. The role requires a high school diploma with at least three years of experience in a related field. Ideal candidates will possess strong communication, organizational skills, and knowledge of relevant technology. The position offers a starting salary of $56,792 with potential increases and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum three years of experience in a relevant field.
• Ability to maintain clerical records.
• Physical condition must meet job demands.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate laboratory equipment usage to students and faculty.
• Supervise and oversee personnel work assignments.
• Maintain inventory of supplies and equipment.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Organizational skills

Knowledge of laboratory equipment

Ability to work effectively with others

Computer application skills

Education

High school or equivalency diploma

Associate's degree in Mechanical Technology/Engineering (preferred)

Tools

Siemens Controls

AutoCAD

Inventor

Job description

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The School of Math, Science, and Engineering seeks a Senior Technical Assistant (WCC). The Senior Technical Assistant (WCC) is responsible for the following duties:

• Explains and/or demonstrates the use of laboratory equipment and/or facility equipment (including computers, printers, audio visual aids, scientific equipment, etc.) to aid students and faculty in various instructional environments
• Designs modules and visual aids for demonstration or to clarify abstract concepts and theories in a lab environment
• Ensures labs/facilities, equipment and educational materials are readily available for faculty and student use
• Supervises and oversees work of assigned personnel by delegating work assignments and by evaluating performance
• Ensures adherence to quality control and safety standards, and when working in a lab with chemicals and sophisticated equipment, ensures their security and safe storage
• Ensures that staff, students and faculty adhere to safety standards when handling chemicals, materials and safe storage and disposal in accordance with guidelines set forth by OSHA and Environmental Protection and Public Health Agencies
• Ensures the security of facilities and equipment; the regular calibration and maintenance of equipment and instruments
• Reviews and tests incoming equipment to ensure that it meets specifications
• Ensures the cleanliness of laboratories/facilities, as well as utilized equipment such as computer labs, computer related equipment, raw materials and machine use
• Provides administrative assistance in educational laboratories; including proctoring exams;
• Consults with faculty on the selection and use of highly technical equipment in instructional programs throughout the Engineering program(s)
• Assists department chairperson and instructional staff in the review of equipment requirements and the selection and requisitioning of same (within budgetary limits)
• Maintains (both manually and on an automated system) an adequate inventory of supplies and equipment on a large scale or of a highly technical nature involving specifications
• Consults vendors regarding equipment and specifications and ensures accuracy and condition of inventory; approves payment to vendors in accordance with contractual arrangements, scheduling and overseeing preventative maintenance schedules
• Prepares preliminary budget for lab equipment/facility and maintenance supplies
• Supervises work-study students assigned to work in the area
• Uses computer applications, such as Siemens Controls, Autocad, Inventor and similar, and other automated systems such as spreadsheets, word processing, calendar, email and database software in performing work assignments
• May perform other incidental tasks, as needed, in support of examples given.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: The successful candidate must possess a high school or equivalency diploma and at least three years of experience in the field.

The successful candidate must possess the ability to work effectively with others, including staff, students, and faculty. Excellent communication and organizational skills are required. The successful candidate will have good knowledge of principles, practices, terminology, tools and/or equipment used in area of specialization; ability to repair and maintain equipment; ability to give directions to others in the use of laboratory equipment; ability to maintain clerical records involved in operation; ability to use computer applications such as spreadsheets, word processing, calendar, and email; ability to read, write, speak, understand and communicate in English sufficiently to perform the essential functions of the position; thoroughness; integrity; accuracy; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: It is preferred that the candidate possess an Associate's degree in Mechanical Technology/ Engineering or related Engineering/Technology field, and three years of experience as a machinist or similar, or another closely related field.

POSITION EFFECTIVE: The position will remain open until filled.

WORK SCHEDULE: Work is on site, flexibility required based on scheduling of lab classes.

SALARY & BENEFITS: The starting salary for this position is $56,792. Additional compensation with seniority steps maximize at a salary of $69,593. Benefits include comprehensive health coverage, a choice of defined benefit or defined contribution pension plan, generous leave benefits, and access to tax sheltered annuities and a deferred compensation plan.

Seniority level

Associate

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Other

Industries

Higher Education