College Laboratory Technician - Construction Management/Civil Engineering Technology

General Duties

Performs highly-skilled laboratory functions and other technical duties in support of coursework. Sets up, maintains, and organizes student laboratories. Assists students with setting up experiments and other learning exercises, and with the use of equipment and materials. Maintains appropriate safety and hygiene standards. Maintains required documentation related to laboratory activities. Manages equipment and materials inventories.

Responsibilities

• Maintain computer, networking, and related software requirements.
• Maintain laboratory equipment and ancillary parts to support all labs: steel fabrication, surveying, soils testing, fluid mechanics, wood, hydraulics, and materials testing.

Requirements

• Day, evening, and weekend responsibilities may be required.
• A High School Diploma with a minimum of four years' related experience.
• Additional education may be used to meet the experience requirement: an Associate degree may be substituted for two years experience, and a Bachelor's degree may be substituted for four years experience.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of equipment for all labs including: welding, surveying, soils testing, fluids mechanics, hydraulics, and materials testing.
• Knowledgeable in troubleshooting Windows and Apple equipment.
• Ability to operate a wide range of saws, drill presses, plasma cutters, magnetic drills and torque wrenches.
• Experience with troubleshooting a variety of audio, visual, laboratory and multimedia equipment and systems.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strength in collaborating and leading within a team of faculty and staff.
• Ability to work independently and prioritize work to meet deadlines.
• Ability to develop training materials and guidelines for support staff, and carry out training as needed.

Skills

• Knowledge of equipment for all labs including: welding, surveying, soils testing, fluids mechanics, hydraulics, and materials testing.
• Knowledgeable in troubleshooting Windows and Apple equipment.
• Ability to operate a wide range of saws, drill presses, plasma cutters, magnetic drills and torque wrenches.
• Experience with troubleshooting a variety of audio, visual, laboratory and multimedia equipment and systems.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and prioritize work to meet deadlines.
• Ability to develop training materials and guidelines for support staff, and carry out training as needed.

Benefits

CUNY offers a comprehensive benefits package to employees and eligible dependents based on job title and classification. Employees are also offered pension and Tax-Deferred Savings Plans. Part-time employees must meet a weekly or semester work hour criteria to be eligible for health benefits. Health benefits are also extended to retirees who meet the eligibility criteria.

Pay

$63,459 - $70,198. Salary commensurate with education and experience.

Schedule

Day, evening, and weekend responsibilities may be required.

Benefits

CUNY offers a comprehensive benefits package to employees and eligible dependents based on job title and classification. Employees are also offered pension and Tax-Deferred Savings Plans. Part-time employees must meet a weekly or semester work hour criteria to be eligible for health benefits. Health benefits are also extended to retirees who meet the eligibility criteria.