Equipment Technician

Equipment Technician

Job No: 526469
Work Type: Staff
Location: Long Beach
Categories: Unit 9 - CSUEU - Technical Support Services, Temporary, Full Time, Information Systems & Technology

Job Summary

The Equipment Technician provides maintenance, calibration, and repair of precision electronic and complex scientific instrumentation for the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry.
Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for the maintenance, calibration, and repair of precision electronic and complex scientific instrumentation within the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry.
• Designs and constructs circuitry and apparatus for scientific, instructional, and classroom use; orders and keeps inventories of required parts and supplies; and installs, overhauls, and/or modifies scientific instrumentation for laboratory use as needed.
• Instructs students and faculty in the proper and safe methods for use and care of the Department's instrumentation.
• Responsible for liquid nitrogen fills for the NMRs, as well as assisting with liquid helium fills for each instrument.
• Assist Chemistry/Biochemistry Department issue room operations as needed
• Assists CNSM Science Shops and other departments in the college in equipment maintenance and repair as needed.
• Other duties as assigned in the Department and/or in CNSM

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

Some knowledge of computers and computer control of scientific instruments is desirable. Thorough knowledge of methods, materials, tools and equipment used in construction, installation, maintenance, repair and operation of equipment in the area of specialization; knowledge of the repair and maintenance of tools and shop equipment, working knowledge of design and drafting procedures. Ability to perform complex troubleshooting; ability to design, fabricate, modify, and repair technical equipment of the specialty assignment following original or suggested plans.

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 each and every student, and assist in achieving the university's commitment to a "vision of excellence."
Education and Experience

Equivalent to two years of journey-level experience in the maintenance, repair, and operation of applicable electronic and scientific equipment (preferentially in the academic setting) requiring construction and fabrication skills, some precision work, and trade or craft skills working with a variety of unique materials, or specialized knowledge and skill related to unusual equipment required.

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry/Biochemistry and Electrical Engineering preferred.
Department

Chemistry & Biochemistry
Classification

Equipment Technician II - Specialized Equipment
Compensation

Hiring Range: $4,010 - $4,949 per month commensurate with candidate's education, experience, skills, and training. 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.

CSU Classification Salary Range: $4,010 - $7,254 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

Full-time temporary position for (2) years with no permanent status granted. Temporary assignments may expire prior to the ending date.
Application Procedures

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Additional Information

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

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.

Due to the nature of this position, current CSULB employees are subject to a criminal record check unless they have successfully completed a criminal background check through CSULB within the past 12 months.

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.

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CSU Vaccination Policy

The CSU requires faculty, staff, and students who are accessing campus facilities to be immunized against COVID-19 or declare a medical or religious exemption from doing so. Any candidates advanced in a currently open search process should be prepared to comply with this requirement as a condition of employment. The system wide policy can be found at https://calstate.policystat.com/policy/9779821/latest/ and questions may be sent to COVID19-Staff-Info@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.



Application Closes: Apr 28, 2023 (11:55 PM)

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