Building Services Specialist II

Summary

Are you an experienced, hands-on professional who wants to help students create, make, and innovate? The Student Innovation Center is seeking qualified candidates for a Building Services Specialist II who will provide supervision, coordination, customer service, and equipment management in the Second level of the center for the Electronics, Textiles, and 3D Printing makerspace.

Key Responsibilities

• Makerspace Coordination:
  • Implement and enforce safety standards and protocols
  • Coordinate student access and usage of the makerspace
  • Develop and implement best practices for training and supervision of equipment use
  • Maintain records related to makerspace activities, equipment usage, and student engagement
  • Manage makerspace resources and communicate additional needs to leadership
• Equipment Management:
  • Oversee general equipment upkeep, troubleshoot issues, and perform basic repairs
  • Maintain a functional, clean, and organized makerspace environment
  • Develop and implement training procedures and guidelines for proper equipment use
  • Provide support for student projects and requests related to electronics, textiles, and 3D printing
  • Continuously enhance personal skills and knowledge in makerspace technologies
  • Ensure security and proper handling of makerspace tools and equipment
• Customer Service & Community Engagement:
  • Create a welcoming environment for all users
  • Maintain high standards of professional ethics and relationships with students, faculty, and staff
  • Plan and participate in workshops, events, and outreach activities that promote the makerspace
  • Provide professional presentations and training sessions to showcase the capabilities of the Student Innovation Center
  • Maintain effective communication with managers, stakeholders, and makerspace users

Qualifications

Required: Bachelor's degree and 2 years of related experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong supervisory experience
• Previous experience providing hands-on training
• Experience developing, implementing, and enforcing safety standards and standard operating procedures for equipment
• Direct experience working with students, faculty, and staff
• Experience with equipment setup, programming, operating, troubleshooting, maintenance, and repair

Schedule

Wednesday - Saturday, 9:00am to 8:00PM.

Benefits

• Retirement benefits including defined benefit and defined contribution plans
• Generous vacation, holiday, and sick time and leave plans
• Onsite childcare (Ames, Iowa)
• Life insurance and long-term disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Various voluntary benefits and discounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellbeing program