Senior Technical Assistant (WCC)

Location : Valhalla, NY Category : Staff Positions Posted On : Tue Sep 23 2025 Job Description :

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.

Job Requirements :

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.

Additional Information :

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.