Key Responsibilities
- Repair, maintain, and calibrate electromechanical and laboratory equipment, including microscopes and optical tools
- Design and fabricate parts or modify equipment based on faculty specifications to support instructional needs
- Maintain preventative maintenance records and coordinate with external service representatives as needed
- Monitor and repair refrigeration units, ultra-cold freezers, and ice machines
- Manage inventory and distribution of gas cylinders (CO₂, nitrogen, oxygen, liquid nitrogen)
- Oversee maintenance of water purification systems (Millipore and Barnstead)
- Document repairs, order parts, and provide recommendations for equipment upgrades or replacement
- Train and supervise student assistants as needed
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Ability to communicate with constituents in a professional and respectful mannerAbility to compose and appropriately format correspondence and reportsWorking knowledge of software applications : word processing, spreadsheets, database managementAbility to perform accurately in a detail-oriented environmentAbility to handle multiple work priorities, organize and plan work and projectsStrong oral communication skills. Must possess excellent customer service and public relations skillsExtensive knowledge of the methods, materials, tools and equipment used in the installation, maintenance, repair and operation of scientific instrumentationAbility to troubleshoot instrument problems. The incumbent also will be expected to take the initiative to learn how to operate and repair complex and specialized devicesAbility to analyze equipment problems and determine what repairs are neededAbility to review and prepare specifications for technical equipmentAbility to install, repair, and maintain a wide variety of equipment. Knowledge of drafting techniquesThorough knowledge of repair, maintenance, troubleshooting and overhaul of scientific instrumentationPerforms duties under all safety and environmental regulations, rules, policies and guidelinesIdentifies and determines cause of problems; develops and presents recommendations for improvement or established processes and practicesAbility to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships in a diverse multicultural environmentRequired Qualifications
Equivalent to three (3) years of progressively responsible journey-level or skilled experience in the maintenance, repair and operation of scientific or technical equipment in the specialty area to which assigned, including one year involving design modifications and fabrication of complex and highly extetechnical equipment or 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 one year of the required experience or 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 one year of the required experience. A Federal Communications Commission license is required for some positionPreferred Qualifications
Experience maintaining microscopes and other optical equipmentCompensation
Classification : Equipment Technician III, Specialized Equipment
Anticipated Hiring Range : $6,667 / month - $7,250 / month
CSU Salary Range : $4,845 / month - $8,765 / month
San José State University offers employees a comprehensive benefits package typically worth 30-35% of your base salary. For more information on programs available, please see the Employee Benefits Summary .