Intermittent Rose Float Technician

Definition and Purpose

Under the supervision of the  Coordinator – Rose Float, the Intermittent Rose Float Technician will be responsible for advising and assisting volunteers with the technical aspects of Rose Float planning and implementation.

Additionally, all ASI employees are responsible for upholding the core values of the organization including but not limited to exhibiting professional behavior, acting as a role model to others, displaying a positive and cooperative attitude, communicating effectively, developing expert knowledge in area of specialization, and working together as a team.

Educational and Qualifying Experience, Skills, Licenses, Credentials

• Graduation from high school or GED equivalent.
• Two years of technical experience related to float construction.
• General knowledge of the methods, materials and tools used in float design, construction and decoration..
• Current American Red Cross Certification in the following: Adult CPR, First Aid, and AED
• Must hold a CA Driver’s License with a driving record acceptable to our insurance underwriters

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Supervise student volunteers as necessary
• Facilitate weekend lab meetings and lab work days, establish safe work practices, and monitor work.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Rose Float Activities:

• Assist with the planning and implementation of Rose Float Activities.
• Develop and execute assessment of programs and/or service areas of responsibility including but not limited to setting and implementing goals, evaluation outcomes and ongoing enhancement.
• Maintain thorough knowledge of Tournament of Roses Float Manual and practice compliance measures.
• Responsible for assisting the Rose Float Leadership Team with regulations and compliance.
• Serve as part of the Rose Float Advising Team and meet regularly with the  Coordinator – Rose Float.
• Coordinate annual maintenance and repair of equipment and devices in the Rose Float Lab, ensuring they are properly serviced, adjusted, and operational.
• Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills to interact with a diverse group of people.
• Ability to read and write at a level appropriate to the duties of the position.
• Ability to make arithmetic computations where required.
• Knowledge of Windows based computer systems.

Safety Risk  & Management:

• Provide technical advice relative to float construction, lab equipment and its operation.
• Coordinate and/or conduct the necessary training workshops to ensure the safety of students in hydraulics, welding and other related skills.
• Interpret University policies and procedures as they relate to campus organizations, use of facilities, vehicles, and machinery.
• Ensure that Rose Float is in compliance with appropriate University policies, regulations and procedures to include risk management, environmental health and safety, public safety, facilities and machinery etc.
• Monitor risk management issues in and around Rose Float facilities.

Technical, Construction and Design:

• Ensure sound design and construction of the Rose Float that meets the Tournament of Rose Float requirements.
• General oversight, coordination and hands-on assistance to Rose Float Leadership Team including reviewing design plans and schematics.

Communication:

• Communicate any unsafe or hazardous issue to the Coordinator – Rose Float and/or the appropriate department.
• Inform ASI Business Office of donations to the Rose Float Lab.
• Assign projects to volunteers as appropriate.

Other Duties and Responsibilities

• Must be available to work evenings, weekends, and some holidays.
• Must be willing to travel as required.
• Attend Saturday Lab Days on the San Luis Obispo campus.
• Attend joint Lab Days at Cal Poly Pomona (typically late October through late December).
• Attend Deco week in Pasadena (typically December 26th through January 2nd).
• Attend float inspection (dates and inspecition locations to be determined).
• Attend and participate in meetings as necessary.
• The person holding this position is considered a "mandated reporter" under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in ASI policy as a condition of their employment.

Background Check

This position is subject to a background check (including criminal records) as well as National Address Locater (Social Security Number [SSN] Trace), 7 year County Criminal Search in each county and/or state the applicant lived in based on the SSN Trace, National Criminal Database Search, Name Search, Employment Verification (All employers in past 7 years) and Education Verification (Highest Degree). Credit Reports, Motor Vehicle Record Check and Professional License Verification may also be required based upon the essential functions of the position.

Salary Schedule

• Hourly Rate: $30.54 per hour
• Hourly Range: $30.54 - $30.54 per hour

Benefits

• Social Security (FICA)
• Unemployment Insurance
• Workers Compensation Insurance
• **Intermittent employees may not work more than 1,000 hours during any fiscal year (7/1-6/30) and are hired on an “as needed” basis only.

Position requires summer work availability

Position requires late night, weekend, and holiday work availability

The Associated Students, Inc is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Date of Last Equity Review: 01/01/2025

Dated Revised: 09/04/2025