Instructional Support Technician III at Merced Community College Share on X   Print Application Deadline

12/28/2025 11:59 PM Pacific

Date Posted 12/16/2025 Contact Britney Ramirez
(209) 381-6550 Number of Openings Not Specified Salary Pay Range
4,844.00 - 6,131.00 Monthly Length of Work Year See Position Description Employment Type Full Time Job Description / Essential Elements:    Print   

Instructional Support Technician III 

 

Salary: $4,844.00 - $6,131.00 Monthly

 

Job Type: 

 

Job Number: 20251215

 

Closing: 12/28/2025 11:59 PM Pacific

 

Location: Merced College, CA

 

Department: 

 

We're looking for a dedicated individual to support our Auto and Welding programs by preparing lab spaces, maintaining and troubleshooting equipment, and assisting faculty and students during hands-on instruction. This position plays a key role in ensuring instructional labs are safe, organized, and fully operational for day, evening, and weekend classes. If you have a passion for skilled trades, enjoy working directly with students, and thrive in a collaborative, hands-on environment, we invite you to join our team and help shape the future of workforce education. 

 

Join the Transformation at Merced College 

Merced College is more than a community college we're innovators redefining what higher education can be. Located in California's Central Valley, we combine tradition with forward-thinking practices, using cutting-edge technology, innovative instruction, and a strong culture of support to create a dynamic learning environment.

 

Our employees are at the heart of our success, and we're committed to their well-being, growth, and engagement. Beyond campus, Merced is a vibrant community with easy access to Yosemite, Sacramento, and the Bay Area.

 

If you're passionate about making a difference, driving innovation, and empowering others, we invite you to join the Merced College family.

 

Merced College Mission

 

At Merced College, students are our focus, and we are known by their success. We transform lives through education and workforce development.

 

Merced College Vision

 

Enriching our community through educational experiences and support services:

 

• Degree/Certificate Programs

• Transfer

• Career Technical Education

• Workforce Training

• Lifelong Learning

• Basic Skills

• Community Engagement

 

Merced College promotes student success through equitable access, continuous quality improvement, and institutional effectiveness, all with a focus on student achievement.

Salary Schedule:

Range 22

40 hours/week12 months/year

General Description:

 

Under direction, to perform a variety of instructional and clerical duties designed to free the instructor from routine, ancillary and preparatory work associated with an educational program or discipline. The focus of the duties is not only on assistance to the instructor but to the student as well.

 

Examples of Duties

 

Essential Functions:

 

• Orders, receives, issues and maintains supplies, tools and equipment

• Duplicates written materials

• Prepares classroom or laboratory setups

• Assembles demonstration materials

• Assists students on projects

• Performs clerical and recordkeeping functions

• Repairs tools and/or equipment

• Keeps instructional areas clean and orderly

• Trains and oversees student assistants

• Other related duties as assigned

 

The emphasis on, and the scope of, the aforementioned duties will depend on the nature of the program or discipline to which the technician is assigned as well as on the nature of the facility in which the technician works.

 

Knowledge of:

 

• Role of the instructor in the educational process

• Fundamentals, terminology, techniques, materials and equipment used in the instructional area to which assigned

 

Ability To:

 

• Use, demonstrate and maintain the specialized materials, instruments, tools and equipment of the subject matter specialty

• Speak, read and write standard English

• Understand and to make advanced mathematic computations

• Work with a minimum of supervision and with a high level of knowledge in the field to which assigned

• Cooperate with others

• Promote and incorporate culturally affirming DEIA and anti-racist principles to nurture and create a respectful, inclusive, and equitable learning and work environment. In conducting their duties, staff members shall respect and acknowledge the diversity of students and colleagues

 

Typical Qualifications

 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

 

• Associate's degree AND at least one year of applicable experience OR

• High School diploma OR GED AND four (4) years applicable experience OR

• The equivalent education and experience AND

• Demonstrate sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students

 

PHYSICAL DEMAND AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT

 

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 individual with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

 

Environment:

 

Work is performed primarily in a classroom environment, incumbents may be required to work extended hours including evenings and weekends.

 

Physical Ability to:

 

• Work at a desk, conference table or in meetings of various configurations

• Hear and understand speech at normal levels

• Communicate so others will be able to clearly understand normal conversation

• Read printed matter and computer screens

• Stand or sit for prolonged periods of time

• Bend, twist, stoop, kneel, crawl, push, pull

• Lift, carry, push, and/or pull moderate to heavy amounts of weight

• Operate office equipment requiring repetitive hand movement and fine coordination including use of a computer keyboard

• Reach in all directions

 

Vision:

 

See in the normal visual range with or without correction

 

Hearing:

 

Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction

 

Supplemental Information

 

How to Apply:

 

• Submit a complete application by the closing date/time on the Merced College career pages at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/mccd/transferjobs

Required Documentation:

 

• Letter of interest addressing your qualifications for the position (cover letter)

• Resume

• List of three professional references (no letters of recommendation permitted)

• If applicable, foreign transcripts must include a U.S. evaluation and translation completed by an https://campusmccd-my.sharepoint.com/:b:/g/personal/michelle_symes_mccd_edu/ES6MrhbAJChCjW82zlQwNskBEdl7CXHa-muI0IpaC7b8Zg?e=GQbt1r

• If applicable, Equivalency Review Form (Required for applicants who do not possess the stated minimum educational qualifications and are seeking consideration on the basis of equivalency) https://www.mccd.edu/about-merced-college/divisions/human-resources/equivalency/

Only the required documentation as listed above will be accepted for this recruitment. Any additional documentation will be removed from your application profile.

 

Interview Information:

 

Applicants deemed highly qualified for the position will be invited to participate in onsite oral interviews conducted by a screening committee. A limited number of candidates will be selected to move forward to the interview stage.

 

Employee Benefits:

 

Employee Benefits: Health benefits for the employee and all their eligible dependents cost employee's only $12 per month and provide access to PPO medical coverage, PPO dental coverage, VSP Vision coverage, and more! Please visit ourhttps://www.mccd.edu/about-merced-college/divisions/human-resources/benefits/ for more details about our incredible employee benefits. In addition, sick leave and retirement benefits are also provided.

 

Condition of Employment:

 

The selected candidate must be fingerprinted and tested for tuberculosis at his/her own expense prior to the start of employment. In compliance with the Immigration Reform Act of 1986, all new employees are required to verify their identity and the right to work in the United States. All offers of employment are subject to approval by the Board of Trustees. The applicant must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.

Individuals with disabilities may request any needed accommodation to participate in the application process. Please submit your request with your application to the Human Resources Office.Merced Community College District is an Equal Opportunity Employer

 

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