Instructional Support Technician III Physical Sciences

Portland Community College

12d•$52,293 - $118,558•Onsite

About The Position

Portland Community College is seeking an Instructional Support Technician III for Physical Sciences. This role operates under the technical direction of the Program Dean for Physical Sciences. The technician will prepare multiple laboratories or classrooms following specified instructions for Chemistry, General Science, Geology, and Physics classes. Responsibilities include assisting with the design, construction, fabrication, and/or modification of equipment, modules, and experiments for laboratory and classroom use to support instructional outcomes. The position involves relatively independent work, subject to supervisory review, and may include providing work direction to student helpers, work-study students, and casual employees, coordinating their activities.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent and two years of post-secondary education in a specific technical discipline appropriate to the instructional support.
Two years of experience supporting laboratory activities in the technical area are required; relevant experience may substitute for the post-secondary education requirement on a year-for-year basis.
Must have proven communications skills adequate to assist students in understanding the work they are to perform and ability to lead others.
Ability to accurately, efficiently, and safely prepare labs for postsecondary-level Chemistry, Physics, General Science, and Geology classes.
Practices and promotes safety in all operations, with specific attention to Chemical Hygiene and OSHA Safe Exposure Standards.
Communicates and collaborates effectively with faculty, staff, management, and students.
A self-starter and learner, able to complete work tasks independently while also being willing to ask questions when further guidance is necessary.

Nice To Haves

BS in Chemistry or closely related discipline
Experience working in education (secondary or post-secondary)
Proven ability to collaborate and solve problems with faculty, staff, and management

Responsibilities

Works in consultation with faculty/instructional administrator to design, construct, modify or rebuild equipment, modules, and experiments that will be used in the classrooms/laboratories.
Provides general assistance to students, faculty and staff to ensure initial orientation to safety protocols and proper use of the laboratory and personal protective equipment.
Troubleshoots and diagnoses problems with equipment; may assist in setting up laboratories.
Coordinates the support activities of many laboratories; establishes procedures for the use of equipment, supplies, materials, software, hardware, and machinery.
Provides work direction for student helpers, work study students and casual staff; coordinates work schedules to ensure coverage.
Orients new staff to the procedures and policies of the laboratories; trains staff in the safe maintenance and use of all equipment in the laboratories; monitors performance and reports any problems to administrative supervision.
May create EPAF’s and process timesheets for students and casual staff.
Orders departmental supplies and equipment and instructional materials, utilizing College purchasing card and ensuring adherence to College purchasing guidelines.
Tracks expenditures and reconciles bank statements.
Maintains and inventories equipment, materials, supplies, written materials, software and hardware required for student instructional needs.
May perform or schedule repairs on equipment.
Checks out equipment, supplies and materials to students; maintains contact with appropriate vendors.
May reconcile expenditure transactions for assigned department against College database budget reports, processing the transfer of monies as required ensuring accounts are balanced.
Authorizes limited budget expenditures up to authorized amount.
May be required to handle, store, and dispose of hazardous materials following Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) protocols.
Maintains Safety Data Sheets (SDS).
Maintains records of activities undertaken in the support of the laboratories which may include typing forms, inputting data or otherwise retaining information regarding the acquisition, maintenance and distribution of tools, equipment, materials, supplies and/or written materials.
Provides for the general cleanliness and security of the laboratories or work areas; assists in providing for a safe environment for the conduct of the laboratories.
Reports maintenance problems as they occur.
Performs other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefit package
Oregon PERS contribution
Tax deferred annuity program and a deferred compensation program
Tuition waiver for you, your spouse/domestic partner, and dependent children under 24 years of age, as well as partial tuition reimbursement for full-time employees at other accredited institutions
Free access to the sport centers / campus gymnasiums, performing arts, and cultural events
Paid Leave (Pro-rated by FTE for Part-Time Employees)
8 hours of vacation leave per month (additional vacation hours with years of service)
1 day of sick leave per month
12 paid holidays
PCC Winter Break (when College is Closed)
24 hours of personal leave per year