Modesto Junior College

Instructional Support Technician, Agricultural Mechanics- Modesto Junior College

Salary: $4,814 to $6,140 per month- Range 30 (Classified Salary Schedule 2025-2026)

Closing Date: Tuesday, July 14th, 2026 at 11:59pm

To apply, submit your application and required documents on-line via our applicant system at: https://yosemite.peopleadmin.com/postings/8980

DEFINITION

Under direction, leads and performs highly advanced and technical support duties in the specialized field of East Campus/Agricultural Mechanics Technician laboratory and/or instructional environment; assists instructors in preparing for complex learning experiences; coordinates the functions of the East Campus/Agricultural Mechanics units; operates and maintains specialized equipment related to the assigned instructional areas; monitors and ensures the safety of student activities that may involve the use of hazardous equipment, chemicals, or other materials; performs complex technical administrative support tasks for faculty and other instructional staff; and performs related work as assigned.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

This is the advanced and lead technical level class in the Instructional Support Series within the Yosemite Community College District (YCCD). Incumbents in this class provide advanced instructional and administrative support in technically complex East Campus/Agricultural Mechanics Technician laboratory and/or instructional settings and frequently serve as lead workers over multiple complex areas in such settings. Incumbents must possess and utilize highly technical and specialized knowledge of the East Campus/Agricultural Mechanics Technician instructional area and related technology in order to perform duties and help ensure the safety of students.

This class may be distinguished from the lower-level class of a general Instructional Support Technician because incumbents in that class perform a wide range of complex technical instructional and administrative support duties in science, vocational, engineering, electronics, photography, physical education, or other specialized and technical laboratory environments, but do not typically serve as lead workers in those types of specialized settings.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

Incumbents in this class work under the direction of a manager or senior manager, receiving occasional supervision while working toward a definite objective that requires use of a wide range of procedures. Incumbents plan and/or determine specific procedures or equipment required to meet assigned objectives and solve non-routine problems, referring only unusual matters to a supervisor.

An incumbent in this class does not directly supervise other full-time employees, but may serve as a lead worker by assigning, directing and/or monitoring the work of subordinate full time employees or student employees on a regular basis.

Minimum Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The knowledge and ability requirements are representative of essential duties. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

Knowledge of:

• Operations, procedures, goals and objectives of the subject or program being supported.

• Modern office and classroom procedures and equipment, including computers and associated software applications.

• Principles and practices of leadership.

• If assigned to an instructional laboratory, the advanced and specialized procedures and equipment used in that setting.

• Student behavior management strategies and techniques.

• Methods and techniques of student instruction.

• Proper English usage, spelling, grammar and punctuation.

• Principles and practices of filing and record keeping.

• Appropriate and effective communication and listening skills.

• Advanced concepts of computer-assisted instruction, and tutorial processes.

Ability to:

• Demonstrate an understanding, patient, and receptive attitude toward students in a specialized instructional setting.

• Serve as a lead worker over subordinate administrative and non-technical staff.

• Perform technical administrative tasks.

• Operate a variety of computer and peripheral equipment.

• Utilize a variety of appropriate instructional materials and procedures in the enhancement of a positive educational environment.

• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of the work.

Education and Experience

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The knowledge and ability requirements are representative of essential duties. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

Education and Experience:

Pattern I

• Experience: Two years equivalent to an Instructional Support Technician at YCCD, performing duties that provided familiarity with Ag Mechanic academic areas (which may vary depending upon the assignment of the position).

OR

Pattern II

• Education: Possession of an associate’s degree from an accredited college with major course work in an Ag Mechanic discipline, or a related area, such as instructional technology, applicable to the specific assignment of the position.

• Experience: Four years performing technical duties that provided familiarity Ag Mechanic Technician instruction (which may vary depending upon the assignment of the position).

Special Requirements:

• Depending upon the assignment of a position, applicants may be required to demonstrate technical knowledge and skills pertaining to Ag Mechanic instruction.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Assists East Campus/Agricultural Mechanics Technician faculty and instructional staff by preparing and presenting complex technical materials designed to enhance students’ learning processes; participates in the planning and implementation of exercises and/or experiments; sets up and conducts complex instructional exercises as directed; may independently implement and coordinate instructional sessions and activities.

• Prepares complex and specialized equipment, materials and/or chemicals for exercises in support of the related programs.

• Responsible for dispatching, maintaining log of the Agricultural Department transportation fleet.

• Seeks out sources of demonstration materials and supplies.

• Sets up, disassembles, cleans or replaces apparatus and instructional materials used in activities and demonstrations.

• Prepares and properly disposes of solutions, cultures, and specimens.

• Ensures that assigned learning environments are maintained in a safe, clean and orderly condition; calibrates and performs minor repairs on equipment; monitors the cleaning and organizing of materials; monitors the safety and security of equipment; coordinates with vendors for repair and maintenance services as needed.

• Ensures that chemicals and equipment are stored appropriately and safely.

• Orders and purchases chemicals, laboratory supplies and equipment; contacts and negotiates with vendors to obtain supplies as needed.

• Oversees the disposal of unsafe or hazardous materials according to Federal, State, County and City regulations.

• Maintains records of materials ordered, issued, used and returned and prepares related reports; maintains inventories to ensure that adequate quantities are available for timely instructional use.

• Instructs and/or tutors individual students and small groups to reinforce and follow up on classroom learning activities; monitors and assists students in drills, practices and study activities as a follow up what was presented during regular classes.

• Reports student progress toward the accomplishment of learning objectives.

• Maintains libraries and/or inventories of instructional resources and materials; maintains r records of materials loaned to students for home study.

• Organizes and presents workshops related to the development of study skills, interpersonal skills, life skills, academic improvement, and other subjects relevant to learning.

• Coordinates and performs administrative support duties that may require typing, proofreading, filing, checking and recording information.

• Posts information to a computerized and/or manual management information storage and retrieval systems; retrieves and compiles information and prepares complex clerical forms, reports and summaries.

• Operates a variety of computers and/or industry related technology equipment pertaining to the assigned academic area; maintenance and troubleshooting; assists students in utilizing specialized technology as part of the learning process; resolves and repairs minor technical issues.

• Performs other related duties as assigned.