Instructional Support Tech II - BioResource and Agricultural Engineering
Instructional Support Tech II - BioResource and Agricultural Engineering
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$ 4389 - 7617
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Job Description
Job Summary
Under the general direction of the BioResource and Agricultural Engineering Department Head this position provides comprehensive instructional technical support services for faculty and students in the BRAE laboratories. Support includes setting up laboratory materials and equipment for student and faculty use; development preparation and maintenance of instructional materials; maintaining and repairing equipment; ordering inventory supplies and equipment; and monitoring and making suggestions/modifications to ensure the safety and security of department laboratories. The incumbent is required to independently analyze situations formulate action plans execute decisions and meet the goals of the program.
Department Summary
The BioResource and Agricultural Engineering (BRAE) Department is an academic unit within the College of Agriculture serving approximately 320 students in two majors: BioResource and Agricultural Engineering and Agricultural Systems Management. The department provides service courses to approximately 1200 students in other Agricultural related and Engineering majors. The department is home to the Irrigation Training and Research Center the largest research center at Cal Poly. Lab space is also dedicated to the Cal Poly Strawberry Center and California Strawberry Commission. We provide direct support and services to the CSC Automation group and CP Strawberry Center entomology team. Permanent personnel in the department are 9 fulltime T/TT faculty three fulltime and six parttime lecturers one Instructional Support Technician and one Administrative Support Coordinator.
Key Qualifications
- Ability to operate maintain and repair the various types of equipment and systems in addition to being able to instruct students in an academic setting on how to safely operate machines and equipment.
- Ability to set up and adjust different brands of welders for different types of welding processes such as but not limited to Stick MIG TIG and be proficient in welding with Stick MIG TIG welding processes.
- Ability to operate manual machine tools such as but not limited to lathes mills drill presses surface grinders drill sharpeners shears press brakes saws air compressors and be able to learn and understand basic CNC machines.
- Working knowledge of electricity and electrical circuits as applied to electrical powered hand tools electric motors and motor controls.
- Working knowledge of close system hydraulic systems and how to assemble them.
- Ability to operate hand and powered woodworking tools and equipment.
- Ability to setup and articulate to students how to safely operate machinery and equipment.
- Demonstrated ability to design fabricate and/or modify specialized/unique equipment to meet instructional needs.
- Ability to effectively supervise student assistants and direct them in processes and procedures related to lab operation and maintenance.
- Ability to learn and acquire new skills necessary to meet requirements of equipment and machinery standards in laboratories or classrooms.
- Ability to independently service and perform basic repairs on a variety of complex specialized machinery and equipment.
- Ability to independently analyze situations and provide acceptable resolutions to equipment and machinery problems.
- Ability to read and interpret sketches plans and orthographic drawings. Must be able to make sketches plans or orthographic drawings to communicate technical information to others.
- Knowledge of laboratory safety policies and procedures and how to apply them in practice.
- Ability to use standard office software packages including word processing and spreadsheets. Demonstrated elementary ability to utilize CAD and Solid Works software.
Education and Experience
Three years of experience providing instructional support services in a related discipline. Two years of college with 16 semester units in courses in the related specialty area discipline may be substituted for one year of required experience OR four years of college with 16 semester units in courses in the related specialist area discipline may be substituted for two years of required experience.
Salary and Benefits
Anticipated Hiring Range: $5167 $6833 monthly
Classification Range: $4389 $7617 monthly
Cal Poly offers a bestinclass benefits program including health dental and vision insurance retirement participation in the Public Employees Retirement System and educational benefits for eligible employees. See our benefits website for additional information.
Cal Poly
Cal Poly is a nationallyranked public university located in San Luis Obispo California and known for its Learn by Doing philosophy. Each year more than 20000 toptier students come to San Luis Obispo to put knowledge into action taking their learning outside the classroom as they prepare for careers in engineering agriculture science business humanities and the built environment. Cal Polys handson philosophy small class sizes and close studentfaculty mentorships result in graduates ready from day one to impact their communities California and the world. For more information visit calpoly.
Equal Opportunity and Excellence in Education and Employment
This position is open and available to all regardless of race sex color ethnicity or national origin. Consistent with California law and federal civil rights laws Cal Poly provides equal opportunity in education and employment without unlawful discrimination or preferential treatment based on race sex color ethnicity or national origin. Our commitment to equal opportunity means ensuring that every student and employee has access to the resources and support they need to thrive and succeed in a university environment and in their communities. Cal Poly complies with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act the California Equity in Higher Education Act Californias Proposition 209 (Art. I Section 31 of the California Constitution) other applicable state and federal antidiscrimination laws and CSUs Nondiscrimination Policy. We prohibit discriminatory preferential treatment segregation based on race or any other protected status and all forms of discrimination harassment and retaliation in all university programs policies and practices.
Cal Poly is a diverse community of individuals who represent many perspectives beliefs and identities committed to fostering an inclusive respectful and intellectually vibrant environment. We cultivate a culture of open dialogue mutual respect and belonging to support educational excellence and student success. Through academic programs student organizations and activities faculty initiatives and community partnerships we encourage meaningful engagement with diverse perspectives. As a higher education institution we are dedicated to advancing knowledge and empowering individuals to reach their full potential by prioritizing inclusive curriculum development faculty and staff training student mentorship and comprehensive support programs. At Cal Poly excellence is built on merit talent diversity accessibility and equal opportunity for all.
Supplemental Information
Satisfactory completion of a background check (including a criminal records check) is required for employment. Cal Poly 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.Current employees who are offered positions on campus will be required to undergo a background check for any position where a background check is required by law or that Cal Poly has designated as sensitive.Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the continued employment of a current CSUemployee who was conditionally offered the position.
The person holding this position is considered a 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 as a condition of employment.
Cal Poly San Luis Obispo is not a sponsoring agency for staff or management positions. Applicants for staff and management positions must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.
Positions are posted for a minimum of 14 calendar days.
Employment Type
Full-Time
