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Iowa State University Shop Supervisor in Ames, Iowa
Position Title:Shop Supervisor
Job Group:Professional & Scientific
Required Minimum Qualifications:Bachelor’s degree and 2 years of related experience
Preferred Qualifications:Bachelor’s degree in engineering, technology, or related field in the area(s) for which you are applying
Supervisory experience or experience managing student personnel
Experience developing and executing trainings, procedures, and standards in operations and safety
Experience in a shop, manufacturing environment, or educational laboratory environment related to the area(s) for which you are applying
Experience working in a customer service role
Experience operating equipment, including any associated control systems, related to the area(s) for which you are applying
Job Description:
SummaryThe Student Innovation Center is seeking qualified candidates for a Building Services Specialist II who will be responsible for providing coordination, supervision, customer service, and equipment management for the lower-level makerspace.
The lower-level makerspace supports the training and supervision of student organization and club users housed in the Student Innovation Center assembly bay. The makerspace includes metalworking equipment such as mills, lathes, tubing equipment, bandsaws, drill presses, welders (MIG and TIG), etc. Responsibilities also include facilitating and supervising assembly bay use, composites fabrication, lunar testing, and dynamometer testing.
The Building Services Specialist focuses on three main areas: makerspace coordination, equipment management, and customer service. For makerspace coordination the Building Services Specialist is responsible for: implementing safety standards, coordinating student use of the makerspaces, implementing best practices in training and supervision of equipment, maintaining records, managing makerspace resources, and communicating additional needs. For equipment management the Building Services Specialist is responsible for: general equipment upkeep and basic repairs, maintaining a functional and clean makerspace, developing and implementing practices and procedures for training and use of equipment, supporting student requests and projects, learning and growing personal equipment skills, and ensuring safety and security of equipment and makerspace. For customer service the Building Services Specialist is responsible for: creating a welcoming environment for all users, maintain high levels of professional relationships and ethics, planning and participating in professional presentations, events, workshops, and outreach events that showcase qualities of the Student Innovation Center, and maintaining effective communication with managers, stakeholders, and users.
The successful candidate is a self-starter who exercises tact and diplomacy, has a strong focus on safety, has demonstrated skills in building and maintaining relationships, exhibits attention to detail, and has excellent leadership, supervisory, and communication skills. The successful candidate also has the knowledge, skills, and abilities to operate and become a subject matter expert on all equipment in the lower level. All staff members are expected to interact professionally and maintain the highest standards of integrity and ethics.
The open position has a schedule of Wednesday through Saturday 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. with 30-minute breaks at noon and 5:30 p.m.
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an on-going basis without sponsorship.
Example of Duties
Maintains, calibrates, and communicates repair needs on equipment in the makerspace
Manages the scheduling, training, and use of makerspace equipment
Adminsters safety protocols and communicates with Environmental Health and Safety (EHS)
Updates training and safety documents
Develops, implements, and collaborates on innovative processes within the makerspace and building
Acts as a primary point of contact for the makerspace and representative of the Student Innovation Center
Creates and maintains professional relationships with leadership, coworkers, student workers, stakeholders, and makerspace users
Level Guidelines• Intermediate-level position with solid professional and/or technical skills working under general supervision to achieve goals• Applies broad, working knowledge of the principles of the field to moderately complex, difficult, and varied problems and issues• Exercises judgment within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate action and resolve problems• Responds to a broad range of inquiries and requests• May provide training and/or direction to lower-level staff• May lead projects of moderate scope and complexity• Provides guidance to students
Appointment Type:Regular
Number of Months Employed Per Year:12 Month Work Period
Time Type:Full time
Pay Grade:PS808
Application Instructions:To apply for this position, please click on “Apply” and complete the Employment Application. Please be prepared to enter or attach the following: 1) Resume/Curriculum Vitae 2) Letter of Application/Cover Letter If you have questions regarding this application process, please email employment@iastate.edu or call 515-294-4800 or Toll Free: 1-877-477-7485. Why Choose ISU? Iowa State Employees enjoy comprehensive health and work-life benefits, including medical and dental; as well as: • Retirement benefits including defined benefit and defined contribution plans • Generous vacation, holiday and sick time and leave plans • Onsite childcare (Ames, Iowa) • Life insurance and long-term disability • Flexible Spending Accounts • Various voluntary benefits and discounts • Employee Assistance Program • Wellbeing program • Iowa State offers WorkFlex options for some positions. WorkFlex offers flexibility on when, where, and how you do your work. For more information, please speak with the Hiring Manager.
Original Posting Date: October 31, 2024
Posting Close Date:November 29, 2024
Job Requisition Number:R15834
By focusing on the future and providing the best student experience possible, Iowa State attracts students and faculty who want to make a difference. With a comprehensive land-grant mission of education, research, extension and outreach, we produce scholars whose ideas change the world. And through Innovate at Iowa State , we provide innovative and entrepreneurial opportunities for students of all backgrounds. Located just 30 minutes north of Des Moines, the city of Ames was recently named one of the Top 10 cities in the U.S. for campus life and career opportunities.
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