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Equipment Technician II, Specialized Equipment

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Work type: Staff
Location: San Diego
Categories: Unit 9 - CSUEU - Technical Support Services, Probationary, Part Time, Education Support Professionals, On-site (work in-person at business location)

Join Our Team as a Equipment Technician II, Specialized Equipment!

Are you a skilled technician passionate about keeping things running smoothly? Come be a part of the vibrant and dynamic School of Exercise and Nutritional Sciences, where your expertise will make a difference every day. As our Equipment Technician, you'll play a key role in ensuring our specialized lab equipment is always in top condition. You'll provide essential maintenance, repairs, and user support to our dedicated students, faculty, and staff. Your responsibilities will include:

  • Equipment Maintenance: Perform routine checks, clean, adjust, lubricate, and replace worn parts to keep our equipment in perfect working order.
  • Troubleshooting & Repair: Use your technical skills to diagnose and fix issues, following manufacturer’s instructions and industry best practices.
  • Support & Collaboration: Work closely with school personnel and IT consultants to maintain a variety of equipment, including treadmills, metabolic measurement systems, lactate analyzers, and biochemical analyzers.
  • Vendor Liaison: Act as the main point of contact between the school and external vendors, repair technicians, and facilities services.
  • Preventative Maintenance & Inventory: Develop and maintain a preventative maintenance schedule, ensuring all equipment is regularly serviced and tracked accurately.

Ready to make an impact? Apply today and help us create a world-class learning environment for the School of Exercise and Nutritional Sciences!

Position Information

  • This is a part-time (.80 time-base), benefits eligible, permanent/probationary position.
  • This position is designated non-exempt under FLSA and is eligible for overtime compensation.
  • Standard SDSU work hours are Monday – Thursday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., but may vary based on operational needs.
  • The individual hired into this role will work on campus at SDSU in San Diego.

Department Summary

The School of Exercise and Nutritional Sciences is one of the largest academic departments/schools at San Diego State University with over 2,200 students. The school offers B.S. degrees in Kinesiology (with emphasis areas in Pre-Physical Therapy, Fitness Specialist, and Exercise Science Generalist), and Foods and Nutrition;

M.S. degrees in Exercise Physiology, Athletic Training, Nutritional Sciences, Food Science, and concurrent M.S. degrees in Exercise Physiology and Nutritional Sciences.

The College of Health and Human Services is dedicated to preparing students to address the health and human service challenges of the 21st century. We are a community of allied health and service-oriented professionals committed to the advancement of research, education, and practice to serve local, national, and global communities.

For more information regarding the School of Exercise and Nutritional Sciences, click here.

Education and Experience

Equivalent to two years of journey-level or skilled experience in the maintenance, repair, and operation of scientific or technical equipment in the specialty area to which assigned such as mechanical, electromechanical, electronics or in the specialized category including construction and fabrication and some precision work or requiring trade or craft skills working with a variety of unique materials.

or

Equivalent to two years of semi-skilled experience maintaining and repairing scientific or technical equipment or related experience in the type of equipment to which assigned as part of instructional support activities may be substituted for one year of the required experience.

or

Equivalent to two years of trade school or technical arts training with specialization in the type of equipment repair to which assigned, completion of an apprenticeship program, or completion of a full military specialization in the required type of equipment maintenance and repair for one year of the required experience.

Key Qualifications

  • Experience providing high level customer service/user support.
  • Experience with maintenance and repair of equipment used in exercise and/or nutritional sciences.
  • Experience working in an academic institution, research laboratory, medical facility, or other complex manufacturing, industrial or commercial organizations.

Licenses/Certifications Required

  • CA Driver’s License or ability to obtain one within 10 days of hire.

Compensation and Benefits

Starting salary upon appointment is not expected to exceed $4,600 per month. 

Salary placement is determined by the education, experience, and qualifications the candidate brings to the position, internal equity, and the hiring department’s fiscal resources. 

San Diego State University offers a rich benefits package that constitutes a major portion of total compensation. For more information regarding SDSU benefits, please click here.

CSU Classification Salary Range: $3,537.60 - $6,398.40 per month. 

SDSU Values

At SDSU, our diversity gives us power and benefits every single member of our community.  Consistent with California law and federal civil rights laws, SDSU provides equal opportunity for all in education and employment.  We encourage all members of our community to purposefully learn from one another through open and respectful dialogue and responsible engagement. We strongly preserve the right to free expression and encourage difficult conversations that help lead to improved individual and community learning and cohesion.

Principles of Community

At SDSU, we are a community of diverse individuals who have and represent many perspectives, beliefs, and identities. This diversity lends our community strength, and we commit to creating and sustaining an inclusive and intellectually vibrant environment that benefits all members of our university. 

SDSU’s Principles of Community is an aspirational statement that is intended to evolve over time. The statement reflects the ideals we are encouraged to uphold in our interactions with one another. 

Equal Opportunity and Excellence in Education and Employment

All university programs and activities are open and available to all regardless of race, sex, color, ethnicity or national origin. Consistent with California law and federal civil rights laws, San Diego State University (SDSU) provides equal opportunity in education and employment without unlawful discrimination or preferential treatment based on race, sex, color, ethnicity, or national origin. Our commitment to equal opportunity means ensuring that every student and employee has access to the resources and support they need to thrive and succeed in a university environment and in their communities. SDSU complies with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, the California Equity in Higher Education Act, California’s Proposition 209 (Art. I, Section 31 of the California Constitution), other applicable state and federal anti-discrimination laws, and CSU’s Nondiscrimination Policy. We prohibit discriminatory preferential treatment, segregation based on race or any other protected status, and all forms of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in all university programs, policies, and practices. 

SDSU is a diverse community of individuals who represent many perspectives, beliefs and identities, committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful, and intellectually vibrant environment. We cultivate a culture of open dialogue, mutual respect, and belonging to support educational excellence and student success. Through academic programs, student organizations and activities, faculty initiatives, and community partnerships, we encourage meaningful engagement with diverse perspectives. As a higher education institution, we are dedicated to advancing knowledge and empowering individuals to reach their full potential by prioritizing inclusive curriculum development, faculty and staff training, student mentorship, and comprehensive support programs. At SDSU, excellence is built on merit, talent, diversity, accessibility, and equal opportunity for all.

Supplemental Information

Initial review of the required application materials, including cover letters and resumes, will begin on March 5, 2025. To receive full consideration, apply by March 4, 2025. The position will remain open until filled.

The person holding this position is considered a ‘mandated reporter’ under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment. 

San Diego State University is not a sponsoring agency for staff or management positions (e.g., H-1B visa). Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Offers of employment are contingent upon the presentation of documents that demonstrate a person's identity and authorization to work in the United States, which are consistent with the provisions of the Immigration Reform and Control Act. 

A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily and is required for employment. SDSU will make a conditional offer of employment, which may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the continued employment of a current SDSU employee who was conditionally offered the position.

SDSU is a smoke-free campus. For more information, please click here.

Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified applicants with disabilities who request an accommodation by contacting Sophia Faulk srfaulk@sdsu.edu.

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