Building Services Specialist II - Shop Supervisor

Position Title:

Building Services Specialist II - Shop Supervisor

Job Group:

Professional & Scientific

Required Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree and 2 years of related experience

Preferred Qualifications:

Strong supervisory and hands-on training experience.

Experience developing, implementing, and enforcing safety standards and standard operating procedures for equipment.

Experience providing customer service and support to students, faculty, and staff.

Experience working cooperatively and communicating effectively with others.

Experience with equipment setup, programming, operating, troubleshooting, maintenance, and repair.

Job Description:

Are you an experienced, hands-on professional who wants to help students create, make, and innovate? The Student Innovation Center is seeking qualified candidates for a Building Services Specialist II who will provide supervision, coordination, customer service, and equipment management on the second floor of the Center for:

Makerspaces and assembly facilities in electronics, textiles, and 3D printing. These makerspaces include equipment such as soldering stations, power supplies, function generators, oscilloscopes, 3D printers, laser cutters, stitching machines, embroidery machines, looms, CNC knitting machines, etc.

The Building Services Specialist II will have the opportunity to create engaging, welcoming workspaces and ensure safe, hands-on experiences. The person in this role will coordinate and supervise second-floor makerspace operations, resources, and services, including training students and maintaining records; scheduling supplies, services, and equipment; operating, maintaining, repairing, and servicing equipment and tools; creating and implementing operational and safety procedures and standards; developing and delivering hands-on trainings and experiences; providing customer service; and supervising makerspace users and student employees.

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 second-floor makerspaces. All staff members are expected to interact professionally and maintain the highest standards of integrity and ethics.

Additional information: This position works four 10-hour days. The work schedule for this position is Sunday through Wednesday 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. with 30-minute breaks at noon and 5:30 p.m.

Example of Duties

• Provides coordination and supervision in the makerspaces.

• Develops, implements and maintains makerspace procedures, training programs, and protocols that ensure safety and productivity.

• Manages and maintains safety, organization, and cleanliness of equipment. Ensures standards are met through hands-on trainings and supervision of users.

• Maintains adequate supplies and consumables and keeps updated, accurate inventories.

• Serves as primary contact and liaison for users.

• Develops and participates in professional presentations and outreach activities to promote the innovative, entrepreneurial and experiential opportunities within the makerspaces.

• Provides input on budget planning activities.

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:

April 24, 2024

Posting Close Date:

May 7, 2024

Job Requisition Number:

R14565