Our Commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion:

California State University (CSU), Chico is a comprehensive and residential public university, holding Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) designation. Chico State operates as part of the 23-campus CSU system, which educates the most ethnically, economically, and academically diverse student body in the nation. The University enrolls over 15,000 students, with over half identifying as first-generation college students.

Chico State is committed to recruiting outstanding candidates who reflect the intersectional identities of our student body. The ideal candidate will embrace our values predicated on the primacy of student success and the elimination of equity gaps, have demonstrated experience working with diverse populations, and will contribute to policies, programs, and practices that support an inclusive, accessible, and equitable learning and working environment. Black, Indigenous, People of Color, veterans, and those with diverse abilities are encouraged to apply.

Job/Department Summary:

Work independently, under the general supervision of the Tech Shop Supervisor, the Instructional Support Technician
provides comprehensive educational support services for the Departments of Civil Engineering (CIVL), Construction Management (CMGT), Concrete Industry Management (CIMT), and the California Pavement Preservation Center (CP2C). Duties include providing materials, supplies and equipment; monitoring laboratory facilities and infrastructure; operating and maintaining technical and/or scientific equipment; assisting faculty with assigned laboratory exercises and classroom demonstrations; assisting with development of new instructional activities, purchasing materials and equipment; providing safety training; being a liaison to faculty, utilizing laboratory facilities for either academic or research purposes; and ensuring that all applicable safety regulations and policies are observed during classes and labs, as set forth by federal, state, local, and CSU regulatory agencies.

Required Education and Experience:

Equivalent to three years of experience providing instructional support services for a related unit or discipline, or in producing materials or supplies or repairing equipment used in the concrete and asphalt industries.
OR
Equivalent to two years of college with 16 semester units in courses involving extensive use of materials, supplies, or equipment used in the concrete and asphalt industries, may be substituted for one year of the required experience.
OR
Equivalent to four years of college with 16 semester units in courses involving extensive use of materials, supplies, or equipment used in the concrete and asphalt industries may be substituted for two years of the required experience.

Preferences:

Preference may be given to applicants with the following as they may be considered specialized skills:

• Bilingual.
• Experience performing similar duties in an academic setting.
• Bachelor of Science in a job-related field.
• Working knowledge of State and Federal rules and regulations that pertain to proper use of and disposal of hazardous materials including some chemical agents and media as set forth by Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), the California Environmental Protection Agency (Cal-EPA), the California Occupational Safety and Health Administration (Cal-OSHA), CSU, and the CSUC Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) and local regulatory agencies.
• Understanding of applicable University infrastructure, policies, and procedures.

Time Base: Full-time

Pay Plan: 12/12

Work Schedule: Mon-Fri 8:00am-5:00pm, Summer: Mon-Thurs 7:00am-5:30pm.

CSU Classification Salary Range: $52,668 - $91,404 per year.

Benefits: This position qualifies for benefits including tuition fee waiver (if eligible).

CSU, Chico offers a number of benefits to its employees (e.g., sick leave, vacation, health insurance). For more information please visit https://www.calstate.edu/csu-system/careers/benefits/Documents/employee-benefits-summary.pdf

Additional Information:

The person holding this position is considered a “Limited 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 (revised July 21, 2017) as a condition of employment.

California State University, Chico, in accordance with CSU policy, requires that the successful candidate complete a background check (including a criminal records check, sexual offender registry check, and/or fingerprinting) prior to assuming this position. Failure to satisfactorily complete or pass the background check may impact the job offer or continued employment of current CSU employees who apply for posted positions identified as sensitive. This position is considered a sensitive position based on CSU guidelines.

The duties of this position will include participation in a decision that may have a material/financial benefit to the incumbent. Therefore, this is a “designated position” under the California State University’s Conflict of Interest Code and the incumbent will be required to file a Form 700: Statement of Economic Interest and is subject to the regulations of the Fair Political Practices Commission. (Group/Category: Procurement Card Holder, 2) Note this designation is applicable only if Procurement Card is issued.

About Chico State:

Graduate and undergraduate programs boast high-quality research experiences, exceptional faculty mentoring, and civic and global engagement opportunities. The campus motto, “Today Decides Tomorrow,” is brought to life by inclusive pedagogy, experiential learning, and co-curricular programming. The Chico Experience prepares students to be critical thinkers, engaged citizens, and inspired stewards of environmental, social, and economic resources. Together, they will become leaders solving the challenges of the 21st century.

The campus is located in Northern California, 90 minutes from the state capital, Sacramento, and a three-hour drive from the San Francisco Bay Area. Chico offers year-round natural beauty, outdoor leisure activities, and a thriving arts, music, and events scene. We acknowledge and are mindful that Chico State stands on lands that were originally occupied by the first people of this area, the Mechoopda, and we recognize their distinctive spiritual relationship with this land, the flora, the fauna, and the waters that run through campus. We are humbled that our campus resides upon sacred lands that since time immemorial have sustained the Mechoopda people and continue to do so today.

The University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against persons on the basis of race, religion, color, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, medical condition, National origin, sex, sexual orientation, covered veteran status, or any other protected status.

Chico State is not a sponsoring agency for staff and management positions (i.e. H-1B Visas).