Tech Services Supervisor II- Chamber Supervisor The position is located within the Cornell University Agriculture Experimental Station. Under the very general supervision of the Plant Growth Facilities Manager, provide daily hands-on operational management for approximately 130 growth chambers and the SARL quarantine labs, greenhouses, and incubators serving multiple departments in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences. Chambers are located across 3 Chamber Hubs and 5 buildings, ranging in size from 6 to 108 square feet, and ranging in age from those built in the 1960s to current technology and builds. Design and build growth chamber and greenhouse equipment as required. Consult with faculty and other investigators to ascertain needs, coordinate experimental set-up and plant care for growth chamber research, teaching, and extension projects. Interact frequently with growth chamber users to determine project needs, adjust chamber setpoints, and communicate policies and procedures. Provide technical support to researchers and communicate policies and procedures. Participate in formulation of research methods with growth chamber users. Follow through with experimental setup and chamber modifications or construction with facility users and trades for all projects. Adapt methods to fit research requirements and collaborate in developing new techniques. Coordinating with Greenhouse Managers and plant care staff, provide assistance and advice to faculty, staff, graduate students, and other researchers about plant maintenance procedures. Provide daily supervision of the CALS Growth Chamber Maintenance Crew consisting of 3 regular, full-time technicians who repair and monitor chambers and associated equipment. Oversee and contribute to the planning and organization of the KPL and Chamber Crew Machine Shops. Hire, evaluate, and supervise employees. Assist in the development and implementation of safety and training programs; ensure adequate chemical handling and equipment training. Verify staff comply with all regulations. Working with the Plant Growth Facilities Manager, plan and propose for continued improvements to growth chamber facilities. Supervise and train others in programming computerized environmental controls, including heating, cooling, ventilating, humidification, dehumidification, irrigation, photoperiod lighting, growth lighting and CO2 enrichment. Work closely with the Plant Growth Facilities Manager and two Greenhouse Managers to coordinate growth chamber plant care and pest management efforts by plant growth facility staff. Oversee a growth chamber equipment database. Assess chamber use patterns, recommend growth chamber policies, user fee schedules and equipment decommissioning and replacement schedules. Work closely with the Plant Growth Facilities Manager, the Growth Chamber Crew, University trades Shops, Cornell utilities personnel and consulting engineers to upgrade and refit chambers to optimize performance and energy efficiency. Manage space requests and occupancy data and provide and reconcile billing. Assist PGF Manager with budgeting for the growth chamber operations. Negotiate with vendors and place orders for supplies, materials and equipment. Maintain supply thresholds, ensure proper utilization, and record of service for chambers. Serve as Building Coordinator and assume responsibility for physical plant functioning at several of the facilities housing growth chambers and SARL. Oversee monitoring and computer control of growth chamber environments. On call 24 hours/day for growth chamber equipment and facilities emergencies. Ensure compliance with Federal, State, and Local regulations, and CALS and University policies relating to growth chamber functions. Minimize energy and resource consumption and promote sustainability in all aspects of the chamber operations. Assist in development of recommendations for facility improvements. Responsible for physical functioning of the chambers. Communicate and coordinate facility maintenance needs and follow up with zone supervisors and tradespeople; submit tickets and coordinate repairs and preventative maintenance. Ensure strict compliance with Federal, State, and Local regulations and CALS and University policies regarding refrigerant use, storage, transport, report filing, and recordkeeping. This position includes 24/7 on-call responsibilities and requires weekend and holiday availability. This is a full-time position at 100% FTE. While position responsibilities vary, every member of our community is expected to foster a culture of belonging and a healthy work environment by communicating across differences; being cooperative, collaborative, open, and welcoming; showing respect, compassion, and empathy; engaging and supporting others regardless of background or perspective; speaking up when others are being excluded or treated inappropriately; and supporting work/life integration of oneself and others. Required training for People Leaders: - Must complete Cornell University Supervisory Development Training within one year of hire into the position. Recommendations: Turning Point and Harold Craft. - Compliant with all Cornell University and job-related training requirements. Relocation assistance will not be provided for this position. What We Need - Experience in and/or demonstrated commitment to supporting diversity, equity, access, inclusion, and wellbeing. - Proven experience connecting diversity, inclusion, and wellbeing practices to business goals. - Bachelor's Degree in horticulture, plant science, pathology, entomology, soil and crop science or related field with 3+ years of related experience in supervising chamber operations, supervising technical staff, and maintaining plant growth facilities, or the equivalent combination of education and experience. - 3+ years of successful supervisory experience required, including hiring, training and mentoring staff. - Evidence of leadership ability and commitment to customer service and teamwork fostering positive working relationships in a team environment. - Demonstrated ability to cope with stress and appropriately prioritize while solving multiple problems and coordinating various tasks. - Must be able to conduct tours and speak with visitors clearly and with confidence and congeniality. - Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and written and verbal communications skills. - Proven attention to detail and ability to adapt and improve processes. - Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel, e-mail, and web browsers. - Strong aptitude with plumbing, electrical, refrigeration and both computerized and electro-mechanical environmental control systems related to growth chamber operations. - Working knowledge of plant physiology, plant nutrition, and Integrated Pest Management. - Must have experience training others in chamber maintenance and repairs. - Must be able to meet the travel requirements of the position and have reliable transportation as well as have and maintain a valid and unrestricted New York State driver's license and be cleared to drive for university business. - Ability to lift up to 50 pounds. Must obtain OSHA forklift operator certification within one year of start date. - Must obtain EPA Universal Certification or 608 Type I and Type II for refrigerants within one year of start date. - Must complete Cornell Supervisory Development program within first year. - Must complete Cornell University Supervisory Development Training within one year of hire into the position. Recommendations: Turning Point and Harold Craft. - Compliant with all Cornell University and job-related training requirements. - Demonstrated skill in understanding cultural differences. If you have all those things, great! We have a few more things that we would prefer you to have, but it's ok if you don't. - Experience and/or training in a research environment and familiarity with experimental design. - Experience growing plants in a research setting. - Adept skills with modern growth chamber equipment and controls. - Aptitude in mechanical fabrication and refrigeration maintenance. - Valid/current EPA Universal Certification or 608 Type I and Type II for refrigerants Rewards and Benefits Cornell receives national recognition as an award-winning workplace for our health, wellbeing, and sustainability. - Our benefits programs include comprehensive health care options, generous retirement contributions, access to wellness programs, and employee discounts with local and national retail brands. We invite you to follow this link to get more information about our benefits: Understand Your Benefits | Working at Cornell. - Our leave provisions include health and personal leave, three weeks of vacation and 13 holidays: Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving and the day after, and an end of the year winter break from December 25-January 1. To offer greater flexibility for observing faiths and traditions we also offer two additional floating holidays. Learn more about our generous leave provisions: Holiday and Accrued Time Off | Working at Cornell - Cornell's impressive educational benefits include tuition-free Extramural Study and Employee Degree Program, tuition aid for external education, and Cornell Children's Tuition Assistance Program. Learn more about our extensive educational benefits: Education Benefits | Working at Cornell - Follow this link to learn more about the Total Rewards of Working at Cornell: Total Rewards | Working at Cornell. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. University Job Title: Tech Svcs Supv II Job Family: Academic Support Level: F Pay Rate Type: Salary Pay Range: $76,874.00 - $89,340.00 Remote Option Availability: Onsite Company: Contract College Contact Name: J'Frances White Job Titles and Pay Ranges: Non-Union Positions Noted pay ranges reflect the potential pay opportunity for each job profile. The hiring rate of pay for the successful candidate will be determined considering the following criteria: - Prior relevant work or industry experience - Education level to the extent education is relevant to the position - Unique applicable skills - Academic Discipline To learn more about Cornell's non-union staff job titles and pay ranges, see Career Navigator. 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