Equipment Technician, College of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics

About the Role

Under the direct supervision of the Associate Dean, the Equipment Technician provides skilled repair of minor equipment, maintenance and minor modification of standard and specialty laboratory equipment to the Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry (80%) and other science and engineering departments (20%) in the College of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics. Major responsibilities include maintaining equipment in support of laboratory courses and working with faculty to develop instructional and advanced protocols for the use of the instrumentation.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide skilled repair of minor equipment, maintenance, and minor modification of standard and specialty laboratory equipment
• Maintain equipment in support of laboratory courses
• Work with faculty to develop instructional and advanced protocols for the use of instrumentation

Position Details

• Full-time, non-exempt position
• Leads toward permanent status following successful completion of a probationary period
• Required to work in person on campus

Pay

• Anticipated Hiring Salary Range: $4,090 - $4,606 per month (Step 1 - 7)
• CSU Classification Salary Range: $4,090 - $5,959 per month

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurances
• Retirement (CalPERS)
• Tuition waiver
• Vacation and sick leave
• 15 paid holidays per year (14 scheduled on specific days plus a Personal Holiday)

About the University

California State University San Marcos is a mid-size university located in San Diego's vibrant North County, dedicated to service, innovation, leadership and student success. The university features attentive faculty and state-of-the-art facilities, offering students hundreds of opportunities to learn, lead, play and serve. CSUSM is a new kind of university, pushing the boundaries of innovation to prepare tomorrow's leaders, build stronger communities and solve pressing issues, where cutting-edge research meets hands-on application on campus and in the real world.