Mechanical engineering technician Jobs in Fairfield, CA

School of Engineering Laboratory Technician

Engineering

Job #543441

First Review : Thursday, October 31, 2024

Open Until Filled

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Job #543441) Instructional Support Technician II, School of Engineering Laboratory Technician, Hiring Range : $4,608 - $5,069. This is a full-time, benefited, non-exempt, 12-month pay plan permanent position with a one-year probationary period in Engineering. This position comes with a premium benefits package that includes outstanding vacation, medical, dental, and vision plans, life insurance, voluntary pre-tax health and dependent care reimbursement accounts, a fee waiver education program, membership in the California Public Employees Retirement System (PERS), and 14 paid holidays per year. Additional benefits information can be found at .

Position Summary :

This School of Engineering Laboratory Technician will support teaching laboratories in the School of Engineering, including laboratories associated with Energy Systems Engineering, Environmental Resources Engineering, and Mechanical Engineering at both the undergraduate and masters level. This person is expected to use knowledge and experience to acquire and apply evolving skill sets and knowledge in various engineering disciplines. Duties include equipment acquisition, maintenance, repair, storage, design, fabrication and modification of prototypic research equipment and general technical support and advice.

Key Responsibilities :

Equipment maintenance and laboratory coordination and set up, including :

• Operate and maintain scientific equipment.
• Ensures that all appropriate equipment and supplies are available for laboratory and activity work through the School of Engineering
• Repairs, modifies and calibrates scientific and laboratory equipment and coordinates with equipment technicians or service providers for complex repairs or fabrication
• Coordinate regular inspection and improvement of all safety systems including engineering controls, PPE, SDS sheets, inspection reports, and safety documentation.
• Conduct chemical inventories; tracking, handling and disposing of hazardous wastes; cleaning, organization and restocking of chemical cabinets; restocking first aid kits, general cleaning and organizing of lab spaces; and periodic evaluation of safe working environments.
• Assist with the coordination of safety related activities and serve as a point of contact for organization and maintenance of electronic and hardcopy safety documentation, operating procedures, and signage.
• Participate in University and College staff safety meetings and safety audits and prepare reports for the Department Chair as needed.
• Issues equipment and supplies for field use, laboratory sessions and lecture courses

Design and construction of demonstrations and displays

Coordination and support of faculty and student activities

Facilities coordination and maintenance

Purchasing and bookkeeping

Other Duties as Assigned

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Associated with this Position Include :

As listed in Classification Standards :

Knowledge of the principles of performing support services; knowledge of the principles, methods, and techniques related to the discipline and the curriculum; knowledge of the materials and supplies in the

curriculum and the curriculum and their uses.

Ability to plan, organize, and schedule activities; ability to operate technical equipment related to the discipline; ability to maintain records; ability to adjust and perform simple maintenance of technical and

scientific equipment.

As related to the major responsibilities for this position :

Minimum Qualifications :

Application Procedure : To apply, qualified candidates must electronically submit the following materials by clicking the Apply Now button :

Application Deadline : The deadline to submit application materials before first review is 11 : 55 . on Monday, October 30, 2024.

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