SUMMARY Responsible for supporting staff in the service, maintenance, and support of technologies in a MakerSpace. May also assist in the delivery of short training and/or orientations on the use of equipment for users of the space.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Work with staff to maintain andsupport the day-to-day operations of the MakerSpace and its technologies;
Participate in the evaluation oftechnology pilots and troubleshoots where necessary to ensure successfulcompletion.
Ensure safe operation of theMakerSpace.
Train users in the safe use oftechnologies as they are implemented in the MakerSpace.
Collaborate with technical staff whereappropriate in other MakerSpaces as they are set up around the district.
Support 3D Printers.
Support CNC and non-computerizedequipment where appropriate.
Support microelectronics such asRaspberry Pi, Arduino, or equivalent.
May assist technicians as determinedby departmental leadership.
Maybe required travel to multiple locations.
Mayrequire evening and weekend hours.
Mayprovide evening and weekend oversight of MakerSpace and would be responsiblefor its safe operation.
Withor without accommodation, the employee in this position needs to move about andposition him/herself to access files and operate a variety of prototypingmachines including laser cutting systems, 3D printers, CNC routers, plasmacutters, vinyl cutters, plastics forming systems and other power equipment.This position requires work in a unique product development and prototypinglaboratory and routinely exposes one to manufacturing and other technicalenvironments. This may require lifting and positioning raw materials and/orproducts, loading materials into machines, fabricating working models ofproduct ideas, and may occasionally involve work out of door.
QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential duties and responsibilities listed above. The qualifications listed below are representative of the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required.
EDUCATION Associate degree, certification or equivalent coursework in a related field required. Four (4) years recent experience in hardware/software technical support considered in lieu of degree.
EXPERIENCE Two (2) years experience required. Experience in an education or technical field preferred.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES Must have strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work incollaborative environment.
Knowledge of current desktop and mobile operating systems.
Knowledge of current digital fabrication tools including but not limitedto 3D Printers and CNC technologies.
Knowledge of design software such as Autodesk, Blender, Revit orequivalent required.
Knowledge of microelectronic technology such as Raspberry Pi, Arduino orequivalent.
Knowledge of coding preferred.
Able to multitask with a high volume of personal interaction withstudents, faculty, staff, coworkers, and vendors.
Able to effectively communicate technical information to technical andnon-technical personnel.
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by their supervisor. This job description may be revised upon development of other duties and changes in responsibilities. The Organization Houston Community College (HCC) is an open-admission, public institution of higher education offering a high-quality, affordable education for academic advancement, workforce training, career development and lifelong learning to prepare individuals in our diverse communities for life and work in a global and technological society. We're proud to say that 98 percent of our graduates step into a job in their field of study immediately upon graduation. One of the largest community colleges in the nation, HCC has served the Greater Houston area for over four decades. Accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, and the Schools Commission on Colleges, we offer 300+ associate degree and certificate programs to 75,000+ students across 13 Centers of Excellence and online each semester. We are proud to be No.1 among all community colleges in the nation in providing associate degrees to minorities and No.1 in educating international students, with 10.4 percent of our student population from outside the USA. Our vision is to become the Employer of Choice in support of our mission for Student Success by attracting, retaining and motivating the best employees.
The Team Play a central role at HCC as you keep our everyday operations running like clockwork. You'll get the chance to make things happen and work closely with inspiring leaders across different parts of the institution. Whether your role is supportive, administrative, financial or something else, you'll be part of a dynamic team that not only provides HCC students with cutting-edge academic and career tools, it also takes care of its people.
Location Houston is a city with limitless possibilities:
• Fourth-largest city in the U.S. and home to 54 Fortune 500 companies, second only to New York City's 55.
• 145 languages are spoken here.
• Overall after-taxes living costs are 5.6 percent below the average for all 308 urban areas recently surveyed.
• Houston is a major-league sports town, and don't forget the annual Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo.
• The weather is great! Mild winters ensure that outdoor activities can be enjoyed year-round.
• World-renowned medical care. The Houston metro area has long been known for its first-rate health care system, with many Houston area hospitals consistently ranking among the nation's top institutions.
• With over 150 museums and cultural institutions in the Greater Houston area, museums are a large part of Houston's cultural scene.
• Houston is the Culture & Culinary Capital of Texas with more than 7,500 restaurants and eating establishments covering 60+ cuisines.
If this sounds like the role for you and you're ready to join an amazing team, please apply right away.
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