| CHARACTER OF THIS CLASSIFICATION LEVEL
In positions at this level, incumbents are responsible for the provision
of basic technical assistance in support of teaching and research.
General supervision is provided by more senior technicians, administrators
or academics. Assigning and reviewing tasks and training other employees
at the same or lower levels may be a requirement.
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CHARACTERISTIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES WHICH ARE INTENDED
TO ILLUSTRATE THE CHARACTERISTICS OF THIS CLASSIFICATION LEVEL AND SHOULD
NOT BE INTERPRETED AS A DESCRIPTION OF ANY ONE INDIVIDUAL POSITION WITHIN
THIS CLASSIFICATION LEVEL
- Collects and processes routine specimens and/or samples in a laboratory
setting
- Assists in excavating at field sites, recovering and/or drawing profiles
and maps of findings, labelling, cataloguing, cleaning and storing materials
- Monitors test subjects, records results, and summarizes findings
in report format
- Prepares standardized samples, solutions, media or reagents for use
in a laboratory following prescribed formulas and/or techniques
- Assists in or performs tests, experiments or routines involving basic,
standardized techniques or procedures
- Feeds, waters and provides general care to animals, fish, insects
and plants following specific instructions
- Using routine techniques, compiles and summarizes data and records
and reports results obtained from interviews or tests, administering
questionnaires or surveys, observing and recording activities and/or
reviewing material in print
- Performs basic data input, verification and analysis using a computer
terminal and prescribed programs and methods
- Compiles basic bibliographic information which may involve using
library services
- Performs file maintenance activities and prints information as required
- Sets up and cleans laboratories, classrooms, lecture halls, etc.,
sets up and operates standard equipment, performs general maintenance,
makes minor repairs and assembles basic apparatus
- Identifies when chemicals, equipment, artifacts and general supplies
are depleted from an inventory
- Operates audio, video and communications equipment in the creation
of classroom telecourse productions
- Uses duplicating equipment to reproduce copies of original telecourse
productions
- Prepares packaged telecourse productions for distribution
- Performs other related duties as required or assigned
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| QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED
The minimum qualifications required are:
Level of Formal Education
- Completion of two years of an undergraduate degree in a related discipline
from a recognized institution or in a Diploma program
Experience
- Some directly related experience
- or
- An acceptable equivalent combination of education and experience
Skills and Abilities
- Ability to follow oral and written instructions
- Ability to assign work and provide introductory training to
other employees at the same or lower levels where this is a requirement
of the position
- For some positions, television production skills or video training
are preferred
- Familiarity with software packages in use in an area is required in
some positions
- Ability to communicate effectively with faculty, staff, students,
and the public
Physical Requirements
- Capable of performing the duties as assigned
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