Junior ISpace Technician

Job Summary

Under the guidance of the Director of Academic Technology Services and the Innovation Space Architect, the Junior Innovation Space Technician has experience in 3D printing and provides consultations to faculty and students on projects that involve various technologies within the ISPACE. They are accountable for maintaining and ensuring the optimal condition of all equipment used within the ISPACE. In service to the university, the ISPACE technician collaborates with various college departments to serve all students and faculty across disciplines and colleges.

Key Responsibilities

• Consult with Faculty and Students -These consultations include the use of additive and subtractive manufacturing equipment such as 3D printing, laser cutting, and waterjet, immersive technologies including AR/VR/XR, motion capture and 360 video.
• Oversee Operation and Maintenance of Equipment - Develop and implement a comprehensive equipment maintenance schedule for major/annual overhauls.
• Supervise Student Assistants - Maintain and enforce policies and procedures for student employees.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

Ability to communicate effectively and work in a team. Knowledge in additive manufacturing. Demonstrate project management skills for technology-based projects. Capable of utilizing various 3D modeling design software (e.g., SOLIDWORKS, AutoCAD, SketchUp, Fusion 360, Rhino, etc.} to review print requests submitted by students. Familiar with laboratory safety practices. Experience with developing user-oriented documentation including web-based documents.

Ability to communicate with an ethnically and culturally diverse campus community.  Ability to follow all university policies, procedures, and guidelines including but not limited to safety, civility, information security, and non-discrimination policies and procedures.  Ability to contribute to a positive university experience for every student and assist in achieving the university's commitment to a "vision of excellence."

Education and Experience

Equivalent to a bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Systems, Educational Technology, Communications, or related technical field required.

PREFERRED:

Associate degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering, Game Art Design or Computer Science (preferred) or related fields.

Hands-on experience 3D printers.

Demonstrated knowledge of principles and practices of 3D printing and scanning.

Experience with 3D slicing software

Experience in 3D CAD modeling design software

Experience with virtual reality (VR) devices

Must be available to work evening and weekend hours.

Physical Summary

Light work - Job involves some lifting of medium weight objects (10-20 pounds) and/or 10% - 20% of the job involves standing or walking.

Department

Innovation Lab

Classification

Information Technology Consultant

Compensation

Salary placement is determined by the education, experience, and qualifications the candidate brings to the position, internal equity, and the hiring department's fiscal resources.

Hiring Range: The hiring range for this position is $3,899 - $4,833 per month commensurate with candidate's education, experience, skills, and training.

CSU Classification Salary Range: The CSU Classification Salary Range for this position is $3,899 - $7,506 per month.

Benefits

Excellent benefits through CalPERS (health, vision, dental), tuition fee waiver, generous vacation and sick leave, and 14 paid holidays each year.

Time Base

1.0 time-base, 40 hours per week.

Duration of Appointment

This is a temporary position for two years with no permanent status granted. Temporary assignments may expire prior to the ending date.

Application Procedures

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Additional Information

A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily and is required for employment. CSU will make a conditional offer of employment, which may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the continued employment of a current CSU employee who was conditionally offered the position.

CSULB is not a sponsoring agency for staff and management positions (i.e. H-1B Visas).

California State University Long Beach expects respectful, professional behavior from its employees in all situations. Acts of harassment or abusive conduct are prohibited. Demonstrated appropriate professional behavior, treating others with civility and respect, and refusing to tolerate abusive conduct is expected of all employees.

Equal Employment Statement

California State University Long Beach is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer that is strongly committed to promoting diversity in all areas of the campus community. We consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to age, physical or mental disability, gender or sex, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, medical condition, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion or religious creed, sexual orientation, and veteran or military status.

Accommodations

We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants with questions about access or requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact StaffHR-Accommodations@csulb.edu.

Out of State Employment Policy

California State University, Long Beach, as part of the CSU system, is a State of California Employer. As such, the University requires all employees upon date of hire to reside in the State of California.

As of January 1, 2022 the CSU Out-of-State Employment Policy prohibits the hiring of employees to perform CSU-related work outside the state of California.