Emergency Hire Equipment Technician I - College of Architecture & Environmental Design

Cal Poly•San Luis Obispo, CA

67d•$24 - $26•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for diagnosing and performing skilled repair and maintenance of common and specialized equipment to the component level. The role involves researching, acquiring, and installing replacement components, including finding cost-effective alternatives to original equipment manufactured parts. The technician will design and construct technical equipment and replacement parts using computer-aided design software to meet faculty, staff, and student requirements. Additionally, the role includes researching emerging technologies, fabricating prototypes, performing calibration and quality control tests, providing technical advice and training, and making recommendations for shop operations. Collaboration with Facility Services and off-campus vendors for infrastructure projects, troubleshooting and repairing equipment, preparing installation sites, and ensuring safety policies are followed are also key aspects of this position.

Requirements

Equivalent to one year of journey-level or skilled experience in the maintenance, repair and operation of technical equipment in the specialty area to which assigned such as mechanical, electromechanical, electronics or in the specialized category requiring construction and fabrication skills and some precision work, trade or craft skills working with a variety of unique materials, or specialized knowledge and skill related to unusual equipment.
Equivalent to two years of semi-skilled experience maintaining and repairing scientific or technical equipment or related equipment experience as part of instructional support activities may be substituted for the required experience.
Equivalent to two years of trade school or technical arts training with specialization in the type of equipment repair to which assigned, completion of an apprenticeship program, or completion of a full military specialization in the required type of equipment maintenance and repair may be substituted for the required experience.
Satisfactory completion of a background check.
Compliance with CSU Executive Order 1083 as a mandated reporter.
Authorization to work for any employer in the U.S. (no visa sponsorship).

Responsibilities

Diagnose and perform skilled repair and maintenance of common and specialized equipment to the component level.
Research, acquire, and install replacement components, finding cost-effective alternatives.
Design and construct technical equipment and replacement parts using computer-aided design software.
Research emerging technologies and integrate innovations into research labs and classrooms.
Fabricate prototypes and final products using a wide variety of materials.
Perform calibration and quality control tests to ensure reliability, repeatability, and safety.
Provide technical advice, train, and oversee faculty, staff, and students on safe equipment usage.
Provide recommendations for changes in shop operations to meet program goals.
Establish preventative maintenance schedules and define technical skills required for servicing industrial equipment.
Collaborate with Facility Services and off-campus vendors for infrastructure projects.
Inspect and verify completed work from vendors.
Troubleshoot and repair problems with Support Shop and digital fabrication equipment and instruments.
Prepare installation sites for student or faculty construction projects.
Ensure proper safety policies are followed in the Support Shop, digital fabrication lab, and instructional facilities.