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Fabrication Specialist (8652C) Job 46677 - College of Environmental Design (CED) About Berkeley

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We are looking for equity-minded applicants who represent the full diversity of California and who demonstrate a sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds present in our community. When you join the team at Berkeley, you can expect to be part of an inclusive, innovative and equity-focused community that approaches higher education as a matter of social justice that requires broad collaboration among faculty, staff, students and community partners. In deciding whether to apply for a position at Berkeley, you are strongly encouraged to consider whether your values align with our Guiding Values and Principles, our Principles of Community, and our Strategic Plan.

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Departmental Overview

The College of Environmental Design (CED) operates three academic departments - Architecture, City and Regional Planning, and Landscape Architecture and Environmental Planning - conferring both undergraduate and graduate degrees. CED has 55 full-time and 35 part-time teaching faculty, 44 career staff, and approximately 1,000 students. The operations of the College are financed with state funds, gifts and endowments and other revenue sources in an amount roughly totaling $18,000,000 annually.

***This is a partial-year-career appointment***

Application Review Date

The First Review Date for this job is: 12/26/22 - Open Until Filled

Responsibilities

***This is a partial-year-career appointment***

60% - Under the direction of the Director of Fabrication Services this position is responsible for: the instructions of safe use, instructions, and supervising activity in the CED fabrication resources including the Fabrication Shop, Digital Fabrication Lab, Material Store, Shop Yard, and Spray Booth. Provide consultation and assistance to users on their projects. Assist with promoting a safe, professional, inclusive, and positive shop culture. Maintain adherence to EH&S, CalOSHA, and campus compliance rules and regulations.

20% - Work in a collaborative team to manage resources, order supplies, schedule maintenance/upgrades, manage inventories.

20% - Assist with departmental projects/builds. Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in related field and/or equivalent years experience and two years professional experience in relevant field or working environment. Candidates must possess woodshop fabrication skills and digital fabrication skills. Advance knowledge of jig constructions, fixturing, and problem solving unconventional building methods. Working knowledge of digital fabrication tools/software for laser cutting, 3D printing, and CNC cutting.
• Emphasis on advance woodworking methodologies and teaching experience.
• Ability to instruct, mentor, and assist a diverse student population. Be an enthusiastic educational collaborator.
• Strong interpersonal skills including sensitivity, tact and diplomacy to develop and maintain effective working relationships with students, faculty and staff.
• Solid abilities to consult and advise on instructional/research design/construction experiments and furniture pieces.
• Ability to focus, be patient, and communicate effectively in a high stress, busy, and loud working environment.
• Demonstrates ability to read, write and follow oral/written instructions provided in English. Ability to absorb and execute complex instructions.
• Incumbent must possess a high level of motivation and initiative. Must be willing to support and actively contribute to a highly collaborative team environment, with a proper customer-service attitude and active, appropriate communication to the customer and supervisor.
• Punctuality, reliability, and professionalism is required.
• Must be able to access work sites including heights, confined spaces; walk,stand, bend, kneel, and working on your feet for extended periods. Ability to move and handle heavy objects. Able to lift up to 25 pounds.
• Certified Red Cross first aid and CPR training or the ability to achieve certification within the first three months of employment.

Salary & Benefits

For information on the comprehensive benefits package offered by the University visit: https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/compensation-and-benefits/index.html

• This is a partial-year-career appointment. 100% over 9 months of the year. Medical benefits, sick/vacation included. Must be available for day, evening and weekend shifts.
• The hourly salary range designated for this position: $35.55
  

Conviction History Background

This is a designated position requiring fingerprinting and a background check due to the nature of the job responsibilities. Berkeley does hire people with conviction histories and reviews information received in the context of the job responsibilities. The University reserves the right to make employment contingent upon successful completion of the background check.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. For more information about your rights as an applicant see:

https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/migrated_files/employers/poster_screen_reader_optimized.pdf
For the complete University of California nondiscrimination and affirmative action policy see:
http://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4000376/NondiscrimAffirmAct



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