Technician, MakerSpace

JOB SUMMARY
The MakerSpace Technician is responsible for service maintenance and support of technologies in a MakerSpace.

May also deliver short training and/or orientations on the use of equipment for users of the space.

In addition to machine programming and operation a major focus of the position will be insuring safety within the MakerSpace and the development and administration of teaching and training resources.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Maintain and support the day-to-day operations of the MakerSpace and its technologies.

Participate in the evaluation of technology pilots and troubleshoots where necessary to ensure successful completion.

Act as Project Manager for the implementation of MakerSpace technologies.

Coordinate technology integration with the relevant IT Departments.

Collaborate with other departments and divisions to maximize the use of the MakerSpace.

Ensure safe operation of the MakerSpace.

Train users in the safe use of technologies as they are implemented in the MakerSpace.

Collaborate with technical staff where appropriate in other MakerSpaces as they are set up around the district.

Support department equipment including but not limited to 3D Printers CNC and non-computerized equipment and microelectronics such as Raspberry Pi Arduino or equivalent.

Research evaluate and recommend purchases of appropriate equipment and software.

May research develop and maintain or update ADA procedures.

May assist IT Technicians as determined by departmental leadership.

May require evening and weekend hours or travel to multiple locations.

May provide evening and weekend oversight of MakerSpace and would be responsible for its safe operation.

With or without accommodation the employee in this position needs to move about and position him/herself to access files and operate a variety of prototyping machines including laser cutting systems 3D printers CNC routers plasma cutters vinyl cutters plastics forming systems and other power equipment.

This position requires work in a unique product development and prototyping laboratory and routinely exposes one to manufacturing and other technical environments.

This may require lifting and positioning raw materials and/or products loading materials into machines fabricating working models of product ideas and may occasionally involve work out of door.

Perform other duties tasks and assignments as required.

QUALIFICATIONS
Education & Experience

• Associate degree or certification in a related field required
• 4 years recent experience in hardware/software technical support may considered in lieu of degree
• 3 years of experience directly supporting technology in a business or education setting and in project-based technology implementation required
• Experience working in an educational environment training users MakerSpace technologies or fabrication facility and woodworking or metalworking preferred

Licensing & Certification

• Valid Texas Driver License

Special Skills

• MS Office Programs
• Information Management Systems
• Budget Management
• Operating Systems
• Digital Fabrication Tools & Technologies
• Design Software
• Coding

Competencies

• Delivering High Quality Work
• Accepting Responsibility
• Serving Customers
• Supporting Organizational Goals
• Driving Continuous Improvement
• Acting with Integrity
• Thinking Critically
• Managing Change
• Communicating Effectively

Working Conditions
General Office. Must be able to perform all job requirements with or without reasonable accommodations; remain in a stationary position during shift; move items weighing up to 25 pounds; position self to operate job equipment; apply established protocols in a timely manner. Must access input and retrieve information from technology devices; communicate with others to accomplish job requirements. May be required to work after hours to include weekends and holidays.

SECURITY SENSITIVE:
This job class may contain positions that are security sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of Texas Education Code 51.215