Ceramics Equipment Technician

Ceramics Equipment Technician

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Major Duties

Under the general supervision of the Department Chair, the Ceramics Equipment Technician provides technical equipment and facility support for the Ceramics program and related Art Education instructional spaces. The incumbent operates and maintains specialized ceramics equipment and tools, including electric and gas kilns, electric wheels, pug mills, clay mixers, slab rollers, sandblasters, spray guns, casting machines, air compressors, decal printers, ball mills, extruders, and plaster/mold-making equipment.

• Monitors equipment and assigned work areas for proper operation and identifies maintenance, repair, and safety needs.
• Implements applicable safety procedures and hazardous-material handling requirements within assigned ceramics facilities and coordinates hazardous-waste collection and disposal in accordance with established Environmental Health & Safety university procedures.
• Performs routine installation and preventative maintenance of all major equipment and minor tools used in ceramics, including those in the equipment check-out facility.
• Provides faculty and students with information regarding the safe and appropriate use of assigned spaces, materials, and equipment.
• Provides technical guidance to department technicians, graduate assistants, students, and other users regarding ceramics equipment, established procedures, and safe equipment use.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Equivalent to one year of journey-level or skilled experience in the maintenance, repair and operation of scientific or technical equipment in the specialty area to which assigned such as mechanical, electromechanical, electronics or in the specialized category requiring construction and fabrication skills and some precision work, trade or craft skills working with a variety of unique materials, or specialized knowledge and skill related to unusual equipment.
• OR
• Equivalent to two years of semi-skilled experience maintaining and repairing scientific or technical equipment or related equipment experience as part of instructional support activities may be substituted for the required experience.
• OR
• Equivalent to two years of trade school or technical arts training with specialization in the type of equipment repair to which assigned, completion of an apprenticeship program, or completion of a full military specialization in the required type of equipment maintenance and repair may be substituted for the required experience.
• Experience with kiln building and repair is highly desirable

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Knowledge of specialized ceramics equipment, tools, and facility operations, including equipment installation, preventative maintenance, repair, adjustment, operational safety, and applicable hazardous-material handling and waste-disposal procedures; possess knowledge of kiln controllers, burners, elements, regulators, and safety systems for the Ceramics area.
• Ability to inspect and troubleshoot ceramics equipment and instructional workspaces; identify maintenance, repair, and safety needs; fabricate specialized furniture and work surfaces; coordinate facility upkeep; and accurately document maintenance and repair activities using manual and computerized systems.
• Knowledge of instructional space operations, inventory practices, purchasing processes, and established procedures for the safe use, storage, and handling of ceramics equipment, materials, supplies, and chemicals.
• Ability to provide training, work direction, and technical guidance to students and other users; coordinate instructional space and resource needs; maintain accurate inventory records; identify vendors and supply sources; and process routine purchasing and procurement transactions in accordance with established procedures.

Pay, Benefits, & Work Schedule

• The university offers an excellent benefits package, including but not limited to: medical, dental, vision, retirement & savings, tuition waiver, and more.
• Classification: 7001 / Equipment Technician I, Mechanical / 1
• The anticipated HIRING RANGE is $4090 $4986 per month, dependent on qualifications and experience. The salary range for this classification is: $4090 - $5959 per month.
• HOURS: Full Time; 40 hours per week; Monday through Friday. May include evenings and weekends.
• This is a Regular position with a one-year probationary period.
• The individual hired for this role will physically work on-campus in Northridge. This is not a telecommute position.

General Information

• Applications received through October 20, 2026 will be considered in the initial review and review of applications will continue until the position is filled.
• This position is sensitive as designated by the CSU.
• A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or the continued employment of current CSU employees who apply for the position.
• The person holding this position may be considered a 'mandated reporter' under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements outlined in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.
• Per the California State University (CSU) Out-of-State Employment Policy, the CSU is a state entity whose business operations reside within the State of California and prohibits hiring employees to perform CSU-related work outside of California.
• California State University, Northridge (CSUN) is not currently sponsoring staff or management positions for H-1B employment visas. Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States.
• Education Code 89521 Requirements: Applicants will be required to disclose whether they have received a final administrative decision or final judicial decision determining that they have committed sexual harassment within the last 7 years only after a determination is made that they meet the minimum qualifications for the position, and before an offer of employment is extended. Applicants who reach the final stages of the application process must also sign a release form that authorizes the release of information by the applicant's current and/or former employers to the CSU concerning any substantiated allegations of misconduct.
• Candidates should apply by completing the CSUN online application. To apply and for more detailed information on the application and hiring process, please visit this link:
• The CSU recommends that faculty, staff, and students who are accessing campus facilities at any university location be immunized against SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, and that all individuals who access any in-person program or activity (on- or off-campus) operated or controlled by the University follow COVID-19 vaccine recommendations adopted by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) applicable to their age, medical condition, and other relevant indications and comply with other safety measures established by each campus.

Equal Employment Opportunity

CSUN is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination based on Age, Disability (physical or mental), Gender, Gender Identity (including Nonbinary or Transgender), Gender Expression, Genetic Information, Marital Status, Medical Condition, Nationality, Pregnancy or related conditions, Race or Ethnicity (including color, caste, or ancestry), Religion or Religious Creed, Sex (including Sex Stereotyping or Sex Characteristics), Sexual Orientation, and Veteran or Military Status. Our nondiscrimination policy is outlined in the Interim CSU Nondiscrimination Policy. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for applicants with disabilities who self-disclose by contacting Talent Acquisition at View phone number on click.appcast.io.

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