Laboratory Technician, Communication Arts (Lateral and External) (One or More Positions)

Laboratory Technician, Communication Arts

Classified Staff

09/08/2020

09/29/2020

P0010425

8723

Laboratory Technician, Communication Arts (Lateral and External) (One or More Positions)

20-Saddleback College

Communication Arts (SC-055-011)

12 Months/Year

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Monthly

122-starting salary at $4,341 per month

100%

40

Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm with evening shifts as needed to support instruction

Yes

The District offers a comprehensive package of insurance benefits to eligible employees, which includes medical and dental insurance, a vision-care plan, life insurance and dependent life coverage, accidental death and dismemberment coverage, and a long-term disability income-protection plan. All premiums are fully paid by the District. Mandatory retirement incentive is with California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS).

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Under direction from an assigned instructor, assists in the preparation of materials and demonstrations for an assigned instructional area; operates and demonstrates use of specialized equipment, supplies and materials; provides assistance to students within the assigned subject area; and maintains the general cleanliness of the assigned laboratory.

Positions in the Lab Technician class are distinguished from the Senior Lab Technician by the level of responsibility assumed. In comparison to the Senior Lab Technician, positions at this level are assigned to less complex labs, have less exposure to hazardous or otherwise dangerous materials, and limited involvement in budget activities and ordering of supplies and equipment. Employees at this level are required to be fully trained in all procedures related to assigned area of responsibility and are fully aware of the operating procedures and policies of the work unit.

The duties are typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all of the listed duties and/or may be required to perform additional or different duties from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices. Please see Job Duties for details.

Operational characteristics of laboratory apparatus, equipment and materials pertaining to assigned laboratory and subject area.
Theories and applications of the assigned subject matter.
Principles and practices of laboratory operations.
Proper methods of storing equipment, materials and supplies used within the assigned laboratory.
Principles and practices of television and journalism production.
Principles and technologies used in designing and producing televised productions.
Principles and procedures of record keeping and filing.
Office procedures, methods, and equipment including computers and applicable software applications such as word processing, spreadsheets, and databases.
Occupational hazards and standard safety practices.

Assist in the preparation of instructional materials and demonstrations for an assigned subject area.
Correctly and efficiently set up laboratory equipment and materials used in exercises and
experiments.
Operate and demonstrate the proper use of specialized equipment, supplies and materials.
Provide assistance to students on matters related to assigned laboratories.
Operate, understand the mechanical function of and perform routine maintenance and repairs on
laboratory equipment within assigned area.
Maintain the cleanliness of assigned laboratory.
Interpret and apply department policies, procedures, rules and regulations.
Ensure adherence to safe work practices and procedures.
Maintain an adequate inventory of materials for instructional programs.
Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying.

Equivalent to two years of college level course work in radio T.V., broadcasting, or a related field.

Two years of increasingly responsible experience working with radio-T.V. production equipment and broadcasting.

The conditions herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

Work is performed primarily in a laboratory setting; may be exposed to noise, dust; work with laboratory equipment and apparatus. At least minimal environmental controls to assure health and comfort.

Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in a laboratory setting; to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time; to occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist; to lift, carry, push, and/or pull light to moderate amounts of weight; to operate laboratory equipment and apparatus requiring repetitive hand movement and fine coordination; to verbally communicate to exchange information. Vision: See in the normal visual range with or without correction. Hearing: Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction.

Assist instructors in developing instructional materials; prepare study sheets, visual instructional aides, sample exercises and exams, and laboratory experiments; may assist in grading exams and maintaining related records.

Prepare for laboratory demonstrations; set up laboratory apparatus; assist students in the use of a variety of laboratory equipment and instruments including audio-mixing boards, video cameras and recorders, editing components and other equipment; ensure student compliance with laboratory policies, procedures and safety precautions; demonstrate proper care and cleaning procedures for laboratory equipment.

Provide assistance to students on a variety of laboratory and course related matters; review student work in progress and assist in resolving problems.

Maintain a clean and safe learning environment; clean floors, table tops, desks and furniture; perform routine and minor repairs on laboratory equipment; maintain, clean and test assigned equipment.

Troubleshoot and assist in performing routine maintenance and minor repairs on cameras, recorders, generators, lighting, mixing boards and monitors.

Check out equipment including video tapes and machines, cassettes, headphones, cords and other materials; inspect equipment and materials for proper condition upon return.

Assist in coordinating the production of televised programs including talk shows, travel shows, magazine format shows and others.

Assist in the development of written scripts and stories, and the production of film projects including providing information according to industry standards.

Review publications, journals and literature to stay abreast of changing communication technologies and philosophies related to assigned area of responsibility.

Obtain guest speakers as requested for assigned classroom instruction; maintain correspondence with guest speakers for future engagements.

Participate in the ordering and maintenance of supplies, materials and equipment; store, discard and rotate materials according to standard procedures; receive, assemble and test new equipment.

Respond to inquiries and requests for information; answer phones; relay messages for faculty and staff.

Perform related duties as required.