Following general supervision, this person will assist in the daily monitoring and maintenance of the Dr. Welch Workshop, a Makerspace at Penn College.

 

Schedule: 25 hours per week — Tuesday through Thursday, 5:00–10:00 p.m., and Friday and Saturday, 12:00–5:00 p.m.

 

 

EDUCATION

• High School Diploma or GED. Required

EXPERIENCE

• Two (2) years of experience in maintaining and assisting in a workshop-type environment. Required
• Experience developing and/or delivering technical training and interfacing with the public. Preferred

ABILITIES AND SKILLS

• Demonstrated ability to interface with students, faculty, staff, and the general public in a cordial and professional manner. Required
• Ability to monitor and assist in a busy workshop environment. Required
• Ability to use or learn to use common makerspace equipment and software and assist others in its use. Required
• Ability to explain technical concepts clearly and patiently to people of various skill levels. Required
• Awareness of and commitment to safety standards. Required
• Familiarity with common equipment maintenance routines. Required
• Passionate about making and educating others in making. Required
• Ability to provide efficient, courteous public service to diverse student body and to present a positive image of the makerspace in attitude, appearance, and performance of duties. Required

 

• Provides oversight, training, and assistance to makerspace users in safe and effective use and handling of equipment and materials.
• Advises and assists makerspace users in conceptualizing and actualizing their project ideas.
• Maintains a safe, clean, and welcoming workshop environment.
• Ensures users wear all necessary personal protective equipment and are dressed properly for the equipment they are using.
• Monitors equipment and consumables and informs the Manager of Makerspace Operations of needed purchases and repairs.
• Monitors access to the space and ensures users of equipment have appropriate training to do so.
• Develops, maintains, and shares knowledge regarding tools, equipment, materials, and software necessary to support users of the makerspace.
• Creates content/examples to highlight how makerspace equipment can be used.
• Assists in basic maintenance and repairs of equipment, including assembling, installing, and updating.
• Contributes to the shared vision of the makerspace and its services and assists in growing and developing the makerspace.
• Advises the Manager of Makerspace Operations of any safety, user, staff, or equipment issues.

• Must possess good hearing and visual acuity.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds without assistance.

$17.25 per hour.

This is not a complete itemization of all facets of this position. This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. The College has the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without prior notice.

Penn College is committed to equal opportunity and the diversity of its workforce.

 

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