Job Details

Instructional Support Technician III

Position Number: 6795301
Location: Merced, CA
Position Type: Vocational & Technical - Other

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 approved organization
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 our Merced College Benefits website 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

To apply, visit https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/mccd/jobs/5171623/instructional-support-technician-iii