Job no: 518806
Work type: Staff
Location: San Francisco
Categories: Unit 9 - CSUEU - Technical Support Services, Probationary, Full Time, Theatre Arts
Position Description

Working Title

Equipment Room Manager

SF State University

San Francisco State is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against persons on the basis of race, religion, color, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, medical condition, National origin, sex, sexual orientation, covered veteran status, or any other protected status. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified applicants with disabilities who self-disclose by contacting the Senior Human Resources Manager.

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San Francisco State is a 100% Smoke/Vapor-Free Campus. Smoking or Vaping of any tobacco/plant-based substance is not permitted on any University properties.

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 set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.

This position may be a "designated position" in the California State University's Conflict of Interest Code. The successful candidate accepting this position may be required to file Conflict of Interest forms subject to the regulations of the Fair Political Practices Commission.

Department

School of Cinema

Appointment Type

Probationary

Time Base

Full-time (1.0)

Work Schedule

Monday through Friday; 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Anticipated Hiring Range

$4,750.00 - $5,300.00 per month ($57,000.00 - $63,600.00 Annually)

Salary is commensurate with experience.

Position Summary

The Equipment Room Manager works with the School of Cinema Director and technical staff to coordinate and implement updates, purchases, upgrades, repair and maintenance, scheduling and checkout process of the departmental equipment collection as well as supervising and implementing appropriate packaging, storage, inventory, labeling and accessories. The Equipment Room Manager facilitates warranty and factory repairs as they become necessary. The Equipment Room Manager is the primary employee responsible for providing leadership and day-to-day oversight of operations for cage/Equipment Checkout Room, including supervising and training of student workers.

Position Information

Cage Management & Administration

Manage cage operations and assure high level of customer service for cage patrons.
Coordinate cage projects
Analyze and monitor equipment through the equipment reservation and inventory management systems.
Consult with faculty, School Director and tech staff to coordinate equipment checkout and related training for lab or classroom use.
Oversee the production of user guides for equipment and for related technical needs, and appropriate guidelines vetting student responsibility and competency.
Responsible for maintaining an up-to-date inventory of the equipment library and for generating reports as needed for the School Director.
Primary person responsible for daily operations of the equipment scheduling software program(s).
Oversees the input and update of the equipment library and related assets after purchase, donation or upgrading activities.
Applies custom configurations as needed to accommodate unique program needed (ie specific equipment allocations for advanced classes).
Monitors and analyzes system performance and trouble-shoots technical issues related to the equipment scheduling software program(s).
Maintains up-to-date guides for equipment reservation processes and coordinates with School Director and tech staff to update webpage when changes occur.
Generates billing reports and submit billing information to the Administration office.
Generates and maintains equipment room student worker budget and schedule.
Works with patrons, School Director, lead tech and production coordinator to coordinate repairs and replacements of lost and damaged equipment.
Ensures checkout/check-in hours coordinate with course schedule and student availability, so as not to unduly interfere with class activities and instruction periods.

Support Consultation & Training

The Equipment Room Manager is the primary person responsible for analyzing and planning equipment checkout logistics for all courses that incorporate production equipment into their coursework.
The Equipment Room Manager configures all scheduling options for equipment and facilities as required by faculty for their courses.
Works with the Technical Director and Production Coordinator to analyze the overall course plan for each term to determine if the current equipment library will accommodate the equipment requirements of the scheduled courses and makes recommendations to the Production Committee and/or the School Director regarding gear needs and urgent or advisable purchases.
Works with the Production Coordinator to analyze equipment training needs for production courses, sets specific checkout requirements, equipment schedule process and facilities trainings as needed to most efficiently and responsibly serve all vital curricular needs.
Responsible for setup/maintenance of efficient scheduling/inventory/checkout process, trains faculty, students, and staff on how to use the reservation application to schedule equipment and serves as the first point of contact for troubleshooting issues with the equipment scheduling program(s).

Lifecycle Management

The Equipment Room Manager oversees each step of the lifecycle process of production equipment assets (planning, acquisition, purchase, inventory, deployment, management, support, and disposition).
Specific responsibilities for the on-going asset management of equipment loaning library include:
- Inventories, inputs assets into the equipment scheduling software program(s) and labels equipment.
- Organizes physical space of equipment room to maximize efficiency, maintain an ordered, professional appearance, and maximize ease/safety of use for workers and students.
Documents and processes lost and damaged equipment. repairs or arranges for repairs.
Manages all technical waste stream generated. processes and logs surplus, discarded or non-functional items, oversees equipment donations and processes e-waste or other hazardous equipment room waste.
Documents and bills patrons for late, lost, and damaged equipment.
Compiles a list of parts and equipment needed to keep the equipment library fully operational and consults with the School Director and tech staff regarding the research, purchase, and maintenance of equipment.

Professional Development

Stay current on technology related to the field of Cinema, may participate in conferences, meetings, and seminars.

Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

Knowledge and Abilities:

For Equipment Technician II and Supervising Equipment Technician II, all specialties
Thorough knowledge of methods, materials, tools and equipment used in construction, installation, maintenance, repair and operation of equipment in the area of specialization; knowledge of the repair and maintenance of tools and shop equipment, working knowledge of design and drafting procedures.

Ability to perform complex troubleshooting; ability to design, fabricate, modify, and repair technical equipment of the specialty assignment following original or suggested plans; ability to analyze equipment problems and determine what repairs are needed; ability to install, place, and maintain a wide variety of equipment related to the area of job assignment ability to read and write at a level appropriate to the duties of the position, ability to make arithmetic computations where required.

For Supervising Equipment Technician II, all specialties

The ability to train and supervise others.

and

Experience:

For Equipment Technician II and Supervising Equipment Technician II. all specialties.
Equivalent to two years 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 including construction and fabrication and some precision work or requiring trade or craft skills working with a variety of unique materials.

Equivalent to two years of semi-skilled experience maintaining and repairing scientific or technical equipment or related experience in the type of equipment to which assigned as part of instructional support activities may be substituted for one year of the required experience.

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 for one year of the required experience.

and

Special Qualifications:
A Federal Communications Commission license is required for some positions.

Environmental/Physical/Special

Lifting, 15-50 pounds
Reaching above shoulder
Carrying, 15-50 pounds
Ability for rapid mental and muscular coordination
Hearing (aid permitted)

Exposure to:

o Dust
o Noise

Working closely with others
Protracted or irregular hours of work
Working alone

Pre-Employment Requirements

This position requires the successful completion of a background check.

Eligibility to Work

Applicants must be able to provide proof of US Citizenship or authorization to work in the United States, within three business days from their date of hire.

Benefits

Threaded through our Total Compensation package is a commitment to Bridging Life's Transitions. SF State is committed to providing our employees with a comprehensive program that rewards efforts that are appreciated by your colleagues, students and the customers we serve.

We offer a competitive compensation package that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, Pension, 401k, Healthcare Savings Account, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance, Vacation and Sick Leave as well as State Holidays and a dynamic Fee Waiver program, all geared towards the University's commitment to attract, motivate and retain our employee.

Employment Requirement

CSU requires faculty, staff, and students who are accessing campus facilities to be immunized against COVID-19 or declare a medical or religious exemption from doing so. Any candidates advanced in a currently open search process should be prepared to comply with this requirement. The systemwide policy can be found at https://calstate.policystat.com/policy/9779821/latest/ and questions may be sent to hr@campus.edu.

CSUEU Position

Eligible and qualified on-campus applicants, currently in bargaining units 2, 5, 7, and 9 are given hiring preference.

Additional Information

SF STATE IS NOT A SPONSORING AGENCY FOR STAFF OR MANAGEMENT POSITIONS. (i.e. H1-B VISAS).

Thank you for your interest in employment with California State University (CSU). CSU is a state entity whose business operations reside within the State of California. Because of this, CSU prohibits hiring employees to perform CSU-related work outside of California with very limited exception. While this position may be eligible for occasional telework, all work is expected to be performed in the state of California, and this position is assigned to on-campus operations.

The Human Resources office is open Mondays through Fridays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., and can be reached at (415) 338-1872.

Please note that this position, position requirements, application deadline and/or any other component of this position is subject to change or cancellation at any time.

Advertised: September 21, 2022 (9:00 AM) Pacific Daylight Time
Applications close:

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