Equipment Technician

Job Summary

The Equipment Technician II will work under the general supervision of the Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Department Chairperson, faculty assigned by the MAE Department Chairperson and in close coordinator with other MAE Equipment Technicians. The person is responsible for assigned equipment design, fabrication, installation, operation, maintenance, and upgrade of assigned equipment used in MAE course instruction or research activities. The person will also be involved in construction of unique, highly technical and prototype equipment or systems needed for instruction and/or research as assigned by the MAE Department Chairperson.

Key Responsibilities

• Machine shop operations: Under the direction of the Department Chair, this technician will maintain equipment as defined in equipment manual
• maintenance schedules.
• Machine shop and laboratory maintenance
• Special Projects and Masters' Theses Assistance: Assist with supervising students involved in machining project designs. Instruct students in proper and safe use of equipment and machinery.
• Order equipment, parts and supplies to maintain labs.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

Ability to operate all machine shop equipment and assist in the design and construction of research equipment and classroom experimental apparatus. Ability to provide assistance to faculty and students for their class projects, including instruction on proper use of equipment, tools, and lab safety. Knowledge of the methods, materials, tools, and equipment used in the construction, installation, maintenance, repair and operation of equipment in the area of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering; knowledge of equipment design theory; knowledge of repair, maintenance, troubleshooting and overhaul of equipment. Knowledge of computer aided drafting and solid modeling systems, e.g., AutoCAD, SolidWorks, CATIA, PRO-ENGINEER, or I-DEAS, to be able to assist students in building their projects.

Ability to communicate with an ethnically and culturally diverse campus community. Ability to follow all university policies, procedures, and guidelines including but not limited to safety, civility, information security, and non-discrimination policies and procedures. Ability to contribute to a positive university experience for each and every student and assist in achieving the university's commitment to a "vision of excellence."

Education and Experience

Equivalent to two years of journey-level experience in the maintenance, repair, and operation of scientific or technical mechanical equipment requiring construction and fabrication skills, some precision work, and trade or craft skills working with a variety of unique materials, or specialized knowledge and skill related to unusual equipment required.

Physical Summary

Medium work - Job involves lifting heavy-weight objects (20-40 pounds) and/or 20% - 40% of the job involves standing, squatting, kneeling, or walking. May require pushing or pulling objects within the weight limits.

Licenses

Valid CA Driver's License preferred.

Department

Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

Classification

Equipment Technician II, Mechanical

CSUEU: Effective 10/1/2025, a new salary step structure and job classifications will be implemented under the CSU-CSUEU Agreement. Job duties will remain unchanged; however, this position may be assigned to a new classification with an updated salary range. Employees will be notified of any changes. For more information, please visit the CSUEU FAQ on Job Classifications and Steps Implementation .

Compensation

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.

CSU Classification Salary Range: The CSU Classification Salary Range for this position is $4,422 - $7,998 per month.

1.0 time-base, 40 hours per week.

Duration of Appointment

This is a temporary position for one year with no permanent status granted. Temporary assignments may expire prior to the ending date.

Benefits

Excellent benefits through CalPERS (health, vision, dental), tuition fee waiver, generous vacation and sick leave, and 14 paid holidays each year.

Application Procedures

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It is important that all sections of the on-line application are filled out completely and accurately. Please include all relevant education and experience. Your application will be used to determine whether you meet the minimum qualifications for this position.

Additional Information

A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily and is required for employment. CSULB 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 CSU employee who was conditionally offered the position.

CSULB is not a sponsoring agency for staff and management positions (i.e. H-1B Visas).

California State University Long Beach expects respectful, professional behavior from its employees in all situations. Acts of harassment or abusive conduct are prohibited. Demonstrated appropriate professional behavior, treating others with civility and respect, and refusing to tolerate abusive conduct is expected of all employees.

Equal Employment Statement

Consistent with California law and federal civil rights laws, CSULB provides equal opportunity in employment without unlawful discrimination or preferential treatment based on race, sex, color, ethnicity, national origin, or other protected status. CSULB 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.

Accommodations

We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants with questions about access or requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact StaffHR-Accommodations@csulb.edu .

Out of State Employment Policy

California State University, Long Beach, as part of the CSU system, is a State of California Employer. As such, the University requires all employees upon date of hire to reside in the State of California.

As of January 1, 2022 the CSU Out-of-State Employment Policy prohibits the hiring of employees to perform CSU-related work outside the state of California.

Advertised: Sep 27 2025 Pacific Daylight Time
Applications close: Oct 11 2025 Pacific Daylight Time

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