Senior Technical Assistant (WCC)

Category : : Staff Positions

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Department : : School of Math, Science, and Engineering

Locations : : Valhalla, NY

Posted : : Sep 23, 2025

Closes : : Open Until Filled

Type : : Full-time

Ref. No. : : STAWCC092325

Position ID : : 193128

About Westchester Community College :

Westchester Community College was founded in 1946 as the New York State Institute of Applied Arts and Sciences in White Plains. In 1957, the County of Westchester bought the 360-acre John Hartford estate in Valhalla and designated 218 acres for the community college. Westchester Community College is more than just the county's largest educational institution. It is a living, breathing part of Westchester that goes beyond the influence of a typical college and affects the lives of all who enter its doors.

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.

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.

Application Instructions :

Applicants must apply online by submitting a letter expressing interest in this position, a resume / CV, and contact information for three professional references. You must be legally eligible to work in the United States at the time of hire. Please login to : https : / / sunywcc.interviewexchange.com / login.jsp in order to check / edit your profile or to upload additional documents. The review of candidates will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

Westchester Community College provides accessible, high quality and affordable education to meet the needs of our diverse community. We are committed to student success, academic excellence, workforce development, economic development and lifelong learning.

The College will provide equal opportunity in all of its employment practices to all persons without unlawful discrimination on the basis of political affiliation, age, race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, parental status, pregnancy, arrest or conviction record, membership in any reserve component of the armed forces, or use or non-use of lawful products off College premises during nonworking hours, or any other status protected by applicable state or federal law.