SUNY Westchester Community College · 1 week ago
Senior Technical Assistant (WCC)
Valhalla, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$57K/yr - $70K/yr
3+ years expSUNY Westchester Community College is seeking a Senior Technical Assistant for the School of Math, Science, and Engineering. The role involves explaining and demonstrating the use of laboratory equipment, supervising personnel, and ensuring adherence to safety standards in instructional environments.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
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
Qualification
Required
High school or equivalency diploma
At least three years of experience in the field
Ability to work effectively with others, including staff, students, and faculty
Excellent communication and organizational skills
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
Associate's degree in Mechanical Technology/Engineering or related Engineering/Technology field
Three years of experience as a machinist or similar, or another closely related field
Benefits
Comprehensive health coverage
A choice of defined benefit or defined contribution pension plan
Generous leave benefits
Access to tax sheltered annuities
A deferred compensation plan
Company
SUNY Westchester Community College
Mission and Goals SUNY Westchester Community College is more than just the county’s largest educational institution.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Alexandra Giusto
College and Community Partnership Developer, Office of the President
Eve Larner
Chief of Strategic Partnerships and Networks
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