Temporary Equipment Technician - Maker Space Coordinator - CALS - Department of Landscape Architecture

   

Maker Space Coordinator - (part-time, 30 hours per week)

(Temporary Equipment Technician)

Department of Landscape Architecture

College of Agriculture and Life Sciences

Ithaca, New York

Job Description

The Department of Landscape Architecture has an immediate opening for a Maker Space Coordinator.  The Maker Space includes a CNC mill, laser cutters, and 3D printers. As a leader of the technical support team, you will cultivate a climate of academic exploration, creativity, and innovation within the context of a safe, well-organized, clean, and well-maintained Maker Space. You will provide support and training to student technical assistants and oversee operations and maintenance of the space.

This is a part-time benefits-eligible (approximately 30 hours per week), fully on-site position with an anticipated end date of a 6 month term with possibility to extend through December 31, 2024.  The position may be extended past this date based on job performance as well as approval and funding availability.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop an Operations, Safety, and Maintenance Manual
• Implement a scheduling system for use of the equipment for the students
• Schedule and support student technical assistants, including approving time cards
• Train student technical assistants in machine operations and safety
• Operate the CNC mill, laser cutters, and 3d printers
• Perform housekeeping, tool restocking, and machine maintenance on all equipment

Requirements

• High school diploma plus up to two years of experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Knowledge of CAD to CAM software and output files for 3D printing and CNC routing
• Digital 3D modeling skills, specifically Rhinoceros 3D
• Ability to interact with faculty and students from diverse backgrounds
• Knowledge of a variety of shop tools and equipment, including operations and safety
• Ability to work in a dynamic setting with changing priorities
• Clear communicator and team player
• Attention to detail, high degree of concentration and hand/eye coordination

Salary: 

CALS hiring range for this position is $23.58 to $27.25 per hour based on education/experience

Contact Name:

Stacey Shirk

   

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University Job Title:

Temporary Equipment Technician

Job Family:

Temporary Technical

Level:

No Grade - Hourly

Pay Rate Type:

Hourly

Pay Range:

Refer to Posting Language

Remote Option Availability:

Fully Onsite

Company:

Contact Name:

Tamara Shollenberger

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2024-01-17