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Job Summary

Under the guidance of the Senior ISPACE Technician and the Innovation Space Architect, the Junior Innovation Space Technician assists with 3D printing and related technologies and supports consultations with faculty and students under the guidance of senior staff 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

• Assist with Faculty and Student Consultations to introduce ISPACE services and technologies as directed that align with project deliverables. 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, and streaming content creation within audio and video podcast studios.
• Support Operation and Maintenance of Equipment.
• Assist with Training and Coordination of Student Assistants. Maintain and enforce policies and procedures for student employees.

Department

ISPACE

Time Base

1.0 time-base, 40 hours per week.

Duration of Appointment

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

Classification

Technology Support Specialist I

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 $4,595 (Step #1) - $6,694 (Step #20) per month commensurate with candidate's education, experience, skills, and training.
• CSU Classification Salary Range: The CSU Classification Salary Range for this position is $4,595 (Step #1) - $5,073 (Step #6) per month.

Benefits

At California State University (CSU), we prioritize the health, growth, and success of our employees. Our benefits program is just one way the CSU demonstrates its dedication to your success and well-being.  Employees with a .50 FTE appointment exceeding six months and one day are eligible for full benefits. Eligible employees have access to this comprehensive benefits package, which includes:

• Generous Paid Time Off: Up to 24 vacation days per year (based on employee group and/or service), 14 paid holidays, and 12 sick days annually with unlimited accrual.
• Comprehensive Health Coverage: A variety of medical, dental, and vision plans to suit your needs.
• Retirement Plans: Participation in CalPERS defined benefit plan and access to voluntary savings plans like 403(b), 401(k), and 457.
• Educational Benefits: Tuition fee waivers for employees and eligible dependents.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Confidential counseling and support services for employees and their families.
• Additional Perks: Access to wellness programs, professional development opportunities, and various insurance options including life, disability, and pet insurance.

The CSU offers comprehensive benefit packages tailored to individual bargaining units. Candidates are encouraged to review the applicable CSU Employee Benefits Summary for details on the benefits available.

Additionally, the CSU Total Compensation Calculator is available to help prospective employees understand the full value of the CSU benefits package and how it complements your base salary.

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 each and 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, Industrial Design or related technical field required.

PREFERRED:

• 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.

Licenses / Certificates

Valid CA Driver's License preferred.

Application Procedures

Click “Apply Now” to complete the CSULB Online Employment Application.

Please fill out the application completely. It is important that all sections of the online application are completed fully and accurately. Be sure to include all relevant education and experience. Your application will be used to determine whether you meet the minimum qualifications for this position.

Physical Summary

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

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. CSULB 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.

Equal Employment Statement

Consistent with California law and federal civil rights laws, CSULB provides equal opportunity in employment without unlawful discrimination or preferential treatment based on race, sex, color, ethnicity, national origin, or other protected status. CSULB complies with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, the California Equity in Higher Education Act, California’s Proposition 209 (Art. I, Section 31 of the California Constitution), other applicable state and federal anti-discrimination laws, and CSU’s Nondiscrimination Policy. We prohibit discriminatory preferential treatment, segregation based on race or any other protected status, and all forms of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in all university programs, policies, and practices.

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.

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.