About this role
Work Where You Learn: Build Experience, Grow Skills, and Contribute to Your University Community.
This position is available only to enrolled American University students.
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Department:
Time Type:
Part timeFLSA Status:
Non-ExemptJob Description:
Summary:
The Design and Build Lab (DaBL) is seeking a motivated and creative undergraduate or graduate student employee to join our team as a Student Lab Technician. Student Technicians support the daily operations of the makerspace by assisting visitors, maintaining equipment, and ensuring a safe, welcoming environment. Ideal candidates will have experience or a strong interest in one or more of the following areas: digital fabrication (laser cutting, 3D printing, vinyl cutting), electronics and Arduino, vector graphics design, 3D modeling, woodworking, or general prototyping.
Essential Functions:
Training and mentoring other students.
Monitoring equipment use.
Troubleshooting basic technical issues.
Organizing tools and materials.
Supporting events or workshops.
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:
Part-time.
10 hours per week.
Salary Range:
$17.95 - $18.50 per hour.
Required Education and Experience:
Strong communication skills.
Reliability is required.
A collaborative mindset is essential.
Additional Eligibility Qualifications:
Training will be provided for all major equipment and safety procedures.
Other Details
This position is available only to enrolled American University students.
Please note this job announcement is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
American University is an E-Verify employer.
Visit https://www.american.edu/hr/ for additional information about American University employment and benefits.
Current American University Employees
American University current employees (including those employed in student positions) must apply through their employee Workday account. If you are a current employee at American University, please log into Workday and select the Find Jobs report which will take you to our internal career listings.
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What you'll do
- Student Technicians support the daily operations of the makerspace by assisting visitors, maintaining equipment, and ensuring a safe, welcoming environment. They also train and mentor other students and troubleshoot basic technical issues.
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