Technical Specialist, Environmental Conservation and Horticulture (PA)

The Technical Specialist is responsible for repair and maintenance of classroom, laboratory and field equipment; participation in projects at various off-site locations; assistance in class and field instruction of students; participate in department’s recruitment, registration and orientation functions; provide assistance to department members with assigned tasks.

FLCC is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion, and strives to provide an environment that embodies these principles. We strive to attract talented personnel from diverse backgrounds and traditions, particularly of race and ethnicity, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, nationality, culture, religion, worldview and physical and mental abilities. As such, applicants from historically under-represented groups are highly encouraged to apply.

Qualifications :

Educational Background : Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science or related field required. Will consider Associate’s degree in a Natural Resources Conservation related field with the Bachelor’s degree required prior to receiving a continuing appointment.

Experience : Two years in use and maintenance of Conservation and Horticulture equipment preferred; working knowledge of technical conservation, horticulture and greenhouse operations.

S pecial Skills: Must be able to meet the physical demands of the job.

Specific Responsibilities:

1. Provide technical teaching assistance each semester as part of regular assignment by demonstrating the use of various pieces of field equipment or techniques in courses within the department, e.g. use of nets, chain saws, tree and soil augers and testing equipment.
2. Participate in the development, maintenance and operation of all labs, storage and other areas associated with the department, as needed.
3. Complete or delegate maintenance and repair of all department equipment.
4. Order supplies and equipment and maintain an inventory of all equipment and supplies and provide inventories as required.
5. Supervise and assign tasks to department work-study students.
6. Complete tasks assigned by Chairperson for staff of department.

Benefits and salary range:

1. Competitive starting salary in the range of $41,658 to $46,866 and is commensurate with qualifications
2. NYS retirement or Optional SUNY Retirement Program
3. SUNY Voluntary Savings Plan
4. Comprehensive Health and Dental Insurance through Excellus BCBS
5. FSA
6. 21 days of annual leave, 12 sick days, and 13.5 holidays annually
7. FLCC Tuition Waiver for employee and dependents
8. Tuition assistance – 4-year institutions

Application Instructions:

Applicants interested in applying MUST submit the following documents via online:

1. Resume/Cv
2. Cover letter

Applications will only be accepted online.

Finger Lakes Community College does not discriminate against any employee, applicant for employment, student or applicant for admission based on an individual’s race, color, national origin, religion, creed, age, disability, sex, gender identification, gender expression, sexual orientation, familial status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristics, military status, veteran status, domestic violence victim status, criminal conviction or any other category protected by law. The College adheres to all federal and state civil rights laws prohibiting discrimination in public institutions of higher education.