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Salary: $50,000.00 - $56,375.00 Annually
Location : Youngstown, Ohio
Job Type: Professional Administrative
Job Number: 202600236
Division: Academic Affairs
Department: Dean - STEM
Opening Date: 08/11/2026
Bargaining Unit Status: Association of Professional Administrative Staff (APAS)
Salary Grade: I4
Full-time Equivalency: 1.0
Summary of Position
Responsible for maintaining equipment in engineering teaching laboratories and ensuring that equipment is in place, operational, and available for student use during their laboratory period.Regularly updates and audits the inventory list, through routine checks, inspections, and updates when new equipment is acquired or old equipment retired. Ensures the daily function of operations and services related to any assigned program, initiative, or objective.
Position Information
Essential Functions and Responsibilities: Coordinates daily tasks related to one or more assigned components of overall programs and/or services as assigned. Inspects, maintains, repairs, and operates instructional equipment for department's engineering laboratories and Waterson Team Center.
Regularly communicates with supervisor and other staff, including student workers, as required or needed in the completion of daily tasks in support of overall goals and objectives.
Prepares and maintains accurate records of daily tasks in accordance with applicable policies and procedures and assures timely communication with supervisor, staff, and students where appropriate.
Upgrades and/or retrofits existing equipment to be compatible with current computer systems and/or technologies.
Assists departments to setup workstations and make lab space arrangements. Coordinates with IT Services for engineering software installation and testing.
Tests and coordinates new instructional and support equipment.
Operates and performs routine maintenance of laboratory equipment including electrical instruments.
Constructs and installs laboratory equipment for students and/or faculty projects according to their design.
Assists and trains students, faculty, and staff on the use of laboratory and/or machine equipment including the implementation of general safety procedures as set forth by Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), federal, state, or other government agencies, such as Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
Consults manufacturers and suppliers to maintain technology compatibility of parts and devices in all laboratories.
Conducts laboratory inventory and upgrades laboratory equipment as needed.
Locates and orders parts and materials required to execute above duties.
Gathers data and prepares reports and other information/documentation for supervisory review?related to programs and/or services, or one or more assigned components.
Prepares for and attends departmental and college events.
Remains informed of current developments and procedures pertinent to duties; participates in staff development activities; attends meetings, conferences, and other events.
Other Functions and Responsibilities: Assists with training new hires.
Performs other duties as assigned and/or required that are within the level of responsibility for this classification at the discretion of the supervisor.
Equipment Operated: Computer and all other standard office equipment.
Work Schedule: Typically, Monday through Friday.
Primary Location: Youngstown
Supervision Exercised: May exercise supervision over student employees.
Reports to: Chairperson
Qualifications and Competencies
Required Certifications, Training, and/or Licensures: None
Sponsorship and/or Work Authorization Status: This position is not eligible for sponsorship.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Knowledge of: university policies and procedures*; office practices and procedures; department/division goals and objectives*; department/division policies and procedures*; workplace safety practices and procedures*; English grammar and spelling; records management; office management.
Skill in: use of office equipment; typing, data entry; computer operation; use of computer software and other programs applicable to the assigned department/division*.
Ability to: define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions; determine material and equipment needs; calculate fractions, decimals, and percentages; compile and prepare reports; use proper research methods to gather data; understand a variety of written and/or verbal communications; prepare accurate documentation; maintain records according to established procedures; effectively interact with personnel and public to answer routine questions; train or instruct others; move quickly and effectively from one task to another; work independently and in a team environment; develop and maintain effective working relationships.
(*) Developed after employment.
Minimum Qualifications: At least a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or electrical engineering technology or an equivalent degree; and experience testing, repairing, and operating laboratory equipment.
Preferred Qualifications: One or more years of experience in industry or equivalent experience in engineering laboratory settings. Experience working with IEEE and OSHA safety codes.
Physical Requirements: In accordance with the U.S. Department of Labor physical demands strength ratings, this position will perform light work.
Light: work involves exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects, requiring: (1) walking or standing to a significant degree; (2) sitting most of the time while pushing or pulling arm or leg controls; or (3) working at a production rate pace while constantly pushing or pulling materials even though the weight or the materials is negligible. (The constant stress and strain of maintaining a production rate pace, especially in an industrial setting, can be and is physically demanding of a worker even though the amount of force exerted is negligible.)
At Youngstown State University we are committed to a comprehensive employee benefit program that helps our employees live healthy, feel secure, and maintain a work/life balance. YSU offers two options for medical plans, optional dental and vision insurance and life insurance. These plans are reviewed annually to maintain competitiveness while being cost effective. In addition, YSU offers tuition remission, 403(b) and 457 retirement planning options, as well as state pension programs and optional voluntary life insurance benefits.
Medical Mutual of Ohio Medical plans
Dental Benefits
Vision Benefits
Group Life Insurance (University Sponsored and Voluntary)
Group Long Term Disability (University Sponsored and Voluntary)
Flexible Spending Account
Health Savings Account
Tuition remission
Employee Assistance Program
Wellness Initiatives
Sick Leave
Vacation Accrual
Paid Holidays
State Retirement Programs
403b and 457b Voluntary Retirement Options
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Do you have at least a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or electrical engineering technology or an equivalent degree?

• Yes
• No

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Do you have experience testing, repairing, and operating laboratory equipment?

• Yes
• No

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What is the highest level of education that you have attained?

• Did not complete high school.
• High school diploma/GED or equivalent
• Some college
• Associate's degree
• Bachelor's degree
• Master's degree
• Doctoral degree
• Post doctoral degree
• Juris doctor degree

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Please describe your related experience, including information describing how you meet the minimum qualifications for this position.
Required Question