Working Title Makerspace Laboratory Support Technician
Position Number 01054A
Department ENGIN SHOP
Location Norfolk, VA
Type of Position Classified
Type of Job Full Time
EEO Category B Professionals
Job Description
This position will serve as support technician for the Engineering Makerspace and support technician for Undergraduate and Graduate Laboratories leading the day to day technical operations of the facilities. This position will also serve as the chief safety officer for the Batten College of Engineering & Technology. – Ensures that the equipment and instrumentation are functional for all users. – Works with users of varied backgrounds helping with experiments and projects, installing, operating, and maintaining a wide variety of specialized equipment, tools and software. This position also has the responsibility of monitoring and training users on the using of equipment and safety; as well as monitoring usage and operating cost of the facilities (including materials, supplies, manpower).
Type of Recruitment
Knowledge, skills and abilities
Extensive knowledge of electronics and mechanical systems; including troubleshooting, calibration, test procedures, analysis, and repair of associated sensitive scientific instrumentation/complex lab equipment. Considerable knowledge of policies, procedures, and applicable regulations associated maintaining laboratory safety systems and the use/storage of lab supplies that include specialized gas cylinders. Working knowledge of measuring devices including micrometers, calipers, etc. as well as understanding of standard and metric units. Working knowledge of vacuum technology and clean room procedures. Working knowledge of computers and peripheral equipment repair techniques. Considerable skill in the repair of a variety of complex electro-mechanical equipment.
Considerable skills in the operation of machine shop related equipment (mills, lathes, band saws, drill press, welding machines), 3D Printing, and electronic equipment along with measuring devices such as micrometers, calipers, etc. Skill in the operation of electronic test equipment in maintaining and repairing lab instrumentation. Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Strong basic math skills. Strong problem solving skills. Demonstrated ability to read and understand schematics, block diagrams, and wiring diagrams; mechanical drawings, flow charts, and service manuals. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing.
Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain effective interpersonal relationships using tact and diplomacy, and possessing a customer service focus. Demonstrated ability to provide instruction and training to graduate students and undergraduate students in the safe operation of scientific instrumentation and lab equipment. Demonstrated ability to use Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel. Demonstrated ability to maintain records and logs.
Special licenses, registration or certification
Journeyman’s card (Apprenticeship graduate) and training in machine shop operations, vacuum systems, and electromechanical systems.
Education or training
None
Level and type of experience
Extensive experience in machine shop operations, vacuum systems, and electromechanical systems, including maintenance.
Preferred knowledge, skills, abilities, education, experience, licensure, certification
Journeyman’s card (Apprenticeship graduate), with considerable experience or equivalent. Training in machine shop operations, vacuum systems, and electromechanical systems.
Conditions of Employment
This is an open until filled recruitment. This recruitment may close after the five-day required posting period when a suitable pool of applicants has been generated.
Annual Salary/Hourly Rate Salary commensurate with education and experience
Job Requisition Number S01745
Job Open To General Public
Open Date 12/06/2021
Close Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Special Instructions Summary
N/A
Criminal Background Check The final candidate is required to complete a criminal history check.
College Home Page www.odu.edu/eng
Department Home Page https://www.odu.edu/ess/emic
Equity Statement
It is the policy of Old Dominion University to provide equal employment, educational and social opportunities for all persons, without regard to race (or traits historically associated with race including hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists), color, religion, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), national origin, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, political affiliation, sexual orientation or genetic information. Minorities, women, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Reasonable Accommodation Request
If you are an individual with a disability and require reasonable accommodation, please contact the Office of Institutional Equity & Diversity at (757) 683-3141.
Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or © consistent with contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.
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