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Laboratory Technician Senior (Art & Humanities)

Maricopa Community College district
long term disability, tuition reimbursement
United States, Arizona, Glendale
Nov 28, 2024


Laboratory Technician Senior (Art & Humanities)

Job ID: 320840
Location: Glendale Community College
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Regular/Temporary: Regular

Hiring Salary Range

$18.91 - $24.58/hourly, DOE

Grade

110

Work Schedule

Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm

Summer Hours: Monday - Thursday, 7am-6pm

Work Calendar

12 Months

Maricopa Summary

Are you looking for a place to work where you can make a real difference in the lives of over 200,000 college students every year?

Would you like to be part of an organization that adds $7.2 billion dollars to the economy and supports nearly 100,000 jobs in the fastest growing county in the United States?

Whether you're teaching, working, or learning Make It Happen At Maricopa County Community Colleges!

About Us

What's Currently Happening at Maricopa

  • Many of our campuses have received grant awards through the National Science Foundation to improve undergraduate STEM Education: Hispanic-Serving institutions program (HSI Program).
  • Commitment to diversity, inclusion, equity and employee groups to create an environment of shared governance
  • One of the largest community college systems in the country
  • 2020 Healthy Arizona Worksites Program recipient
  • Named 19th Best Employer for Women by Forbes
  • 2019 No. 42 in Arizona's Best Employers


Benefits

The Maricopa County Community College District (MCCCD) is committed to providing you with a competitive, comprehensive benefits program that provides the care you and your family need to lead healthy and productive lives. Our benefits are designed to provide support for every life stage and lifestyle in our community.

Benefits & Perks Options:
  • 20 paid observed holidays
  • Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) & 12% Employee Contribution Match (Pension, Long Term Disability, and Health Insurance)
  • Paid vacation, sick, and personal time
  • Maricopa Employee Store: Perks & Gears (exclusive discounts and offers for Maricopa Community Colleges faculty and staff)
  • Annual professional development growth funding
  • Tuition reimbursement for employees and dependents
  • Flexible work schedules
  • Maricopa Employee Health & Wellness Program:
    • Sight-On-Site Eye Care Services
    • Diabetes Empowerment Education Program
    • Mobile On-site Mammography Screenings
    • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
    • Wondr online program that teaches clinically-proven, healthy habits that lead to less stress, better sleep, weight loss, and more.
    • Pre-Retirement Events
  • Public Service Loan Forgiveness (may forgive the remaining balance on a federal student loan made directly by the U.S. Department of Education after qualifying).
  • 10+ Maricopa Affinity Resource Employee Groups (Celebrates diversity, embraces inclusion, and supports employees, students, and community!)


Job Summary

The Senior Photography Laboratory Technician plays a pivotal role providing operational and instructional support in the photography labs. Responsibilities include maintaining the day-to-day operations of both an analog and digital photography lab environment along with a lighting studio. Duties include working with faculty to provide instructional support, overseeing open lab time for students, leading the work of student workers, lab preparation and maintenance, inventory control, overseeing equipment checkout, maintaining compliance with material safety guidelines, and documenting standard operating procedures. This position serves as the lead purchaser supporting the Art and Humanities Department career and technical education programs.

Essential Functions

30% Responsible for the daily set-up, operation, and breakdown of classroom, laboratory, and studio environments. Ensures that all equipment is in good working condition and ready for instructional use. Maintains and monitors instructional supply needs and troubleshoots any inconsistencies associated with daily operational requirements. Reports any damaged equipment or unresolved computer and software problems to IT or program faculty. In collaboration with faculty, assists with and develops policies and procedures for lab and studio experiences.

30% Provides faculty support during in-class demonstration and technique-based follow-up in a digital, analog and studio environment. Monitors student compliance with safety and workflow processes to ensure proper protocols are followed. Assists students with the use of the lab and studio equipment, computers, printers and software during open studio time. Supports students in the preparation, use, and breakdown of equipment and supplies, ensuring that all proper use and safety protocols are followed.

20% Oversees purchasing and inventory monitoring for lab supplies and equipment for the department's career and technical education programs. Tracks stock levels, orders materials and equipment as directed, coordinates with vendors, and maintains an accurate inventory database. Ensures that students and faculty have access to necessary resources for coursework and projects, supporting the operation of the lab and studio facilities. Follows all college and District purchasing and fiscal administrative policies.

10% Maintains equipment to ensure it is in proper functional order to support photography curriculum. Organizes preventative maintenance schedules, repairs existing equipment where possible, and troubleshoots technical concerns through appropriate channels. Develops and maintains vendor lists for supplies, repairs, and purchasing needs.

10% Perform other duties commensurate to grade level of position.

Minimum Qualifications

Associate's Degree from a regionally accredited institution and two years of experience such as providing assistance to students in an instructional setting; and/or preparing, maintaining and delivering equipment, supplies or other related instructional materials used for laboratory activities in area of assignment.

OR

An equivalent combination of the conferred degree and directly related full-time work experience as described above sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above, unless otherwise subject to any other requirements set forth in law or regulation, may be considered.

Desired Qualifications

A. Degree in photography

B. Experience working in Adobe Creative Suite

C. Experience with operation of digital/film cameras, lenses, lighting, studio equipment and related gear

D. Experience with purchasing and/or working with vendor agreements

E. Experience working in a customer service environment

F. Experience working in an analog and digital darkroom

G. Experience in analyzing and/or interpreting data to make informed decisions in areas such as file maintenance and inventory

Special Working Conditions
  • Possession of a valid State of Arizona Class D driver's license is required; must meet minimum standards regarding driving: http://www.maricopa.edu/legal/rmi/vehicle.htm#requirements
  • Travel to campus during interview/selection process will be at candidate's own expense
  • Will be required to travel or be assigned to all MCCCD locations
  • May require numerous evenings or weekends
  • May require prolonged periods of viewing a computer screen
  • May be required to lift or carry up to 25 lbs


How to Apply

Applicants are required to submit a cover letter and resume showing how the applicant meets the minimum and desired qualifications. All minimum requirements must be met at the time of the application.

Additional materials will not be accepted after the job posting has closed.

Missing materials or incomplete employment history will not be considered.

Please ensure your materials clearly provide the following information.
  • Clearly illustrate how prior experience, knowledge and education meet the minimum and desired qualifications for this position.
  • Indicate whether former or current employment is Full-Time or;
  • Part-Time employment, to include Adjunct or Associate Professor (must include number of hours worked, contact hours or load)
  • Provide employment history in a month/year format (e.g., 09/07 to 10/11) including job title, job duties, for each position held and name of employer for each position.
  • Three professional references, preferably current and/or former supervisors. If references are not provided in resume upon application, they will be requested at time of interview.


Posting Close Date

Open until filled

First Review December 11, 2024

Applications received after the review date may not be screened

EEO, Title IX, & Clery Act

Maricopa County Community College District (MCCCD) will not discriminate, nor tolerate discrimination in employment or education, against any applicant, employee, or student because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status (including document abuse), age, disability, veteran status or genetic information.

Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, states: "No person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance."

The policy of the MCCCD is to provide an educational, employment, and business environment free of gender discrimination. Incidents of misconduct should be reported to the college Title IX Coordinator, as outlined in policy, contact information is available at this link Title IX Coordinators.

The Clery Act is a Federal law requiring United States Colleges and Universities to disclose information about crime on and around their campuses. Crime reporting data for each of the Maricopa Community Colleges, as required under the Clery Act, is available at this link Clery Act.

To apply, visit https://jobs.maricopa.edu/psp/MCPAHPRD/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=1000&JobOpeningId=320840&PostingSeq=1

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