UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
Engineering Technician I
Job Code: 177107
Grade:
H
OT Eligible:
Yes
Comp Approval:
7/18/1994
JOB SUMMARY:
Sets up, assembles, installs, operates and maintains equipment, parts, measurement systems and
instrumentation used in research and/or instructional labs. Demonstrates the operation of new or
unfamiliar equipment to faculty, researchers, and students. Works under direct supervision of a
researcher or experienced technician.
JOB ACCOUNTABILITIES:
*E/M/NA
______
% TIME
______ Sets up, assembles and installs equipment, parts, measurement systems and
instrumentation.
______
______ Operates and maintains standard equipment, instrumentation and measurement
systems. Cleans and performs routine maintenance on equipment and
instrumentation.
______
______ Makes equipment modifications as needed to facilitate variant or increased
application scope. Fabricates parts where close tolerances are not required. May
construct components and subassemblies of prototypes and systems of moderate
complexity.
______
______ Demonstrates the operation of equipment to faculty, researchers, students and
visitors.
______
______ Provides direction to students participating in research projects.
______
______ Records test data and may prepare standard reports, charts or graphs to reflect
results. Performs routine analyses to check accuracy, applicability and
reasonableness of data.
______
______ Prepares status reports on the overall progress of activities.
Performs other related duties as assigned or requested. The University reserves
the right to add or change duties at any time.
*Select E (ESSENTIAL), M (MARGINAL) or NA (NON-APPLICABLE) to denote importance of
each job function to position.
EMERGENCY REPSONSE/RECOVERY:
Essential:
No
Yes In the event of an emergency, the employee holding this position is required to
“report to duty” in accordance with the university’s Emergency Operations Plan
and/or the employee’s department’s emergency response and/or recovery
plans. Familiarity with those plans and regular training to implement those
plans is required. During or immediately following an emergency, the employee
will be notified to assist in the emergency response efforts, and mobilize other
staff members if needed.
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JOB QUALIFICATIONS:
Minimum Education:
Specialized/Technical Training
Combined experience/education as substitute for minimum education
Minimum Experience:
3 Years
Minimum Field of Expertise:
Requires college math and physics courses. Experience as a technician in a related field
with knowledge and skill in use of applicable equipment, instruments, tools and safety
procedures.
Supervises: Level:
May oversee student, temporary and/or casual workers.
Comments:
Uses a variety of equipment & tools such as recorders, generators, oscilloscopes, gauges,
motors, lasers, drill presses, welding equipment, etc. Requires strong oral & written
communication skills. Uses computer for data analysis & reporting.
SIGNATURES:
Employee: _____________________________________ Date:_____________________________
Supervisor: ____________________________________ Date:_____________________________
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being
performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities,
duties and skills required of personnel so classified.
The University of Southern California is an Equal Opportunity Employer