Technical Operations Support Specialist - Level 1 - Part time

The Technical Operations Support Specialist is a multifaceted and self-directed technician that provides installation, maintenance, and disposition support for academic equipment at GRCC. The technician will work in both office and educational lab environments.

Academic equipment includes electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, electronic, and specialty items ranging from industrial machines (e.g. automotive lifts, plastic injection machines, mills, lathes) to commercial assets (e.g. hospital beds, dental chairs, and vehicles) to educational trainers (e.g. medical manikins and simulators). The technician must possess the technical skills required to assist with installing new equipment, trouble-shooting, repairing, and maintaining existing equipment. Additionally, excellent interpersonal skills to support faculty, staff, students, and external repair specialists are a must.

An effective technician is one who can skillfully work with equipment while serving as the first level of communication with several stakeholders.

Requisition ID:1115
Employee Group: Contingency
Schedule: up to 28 hours per week
Compensation: $24.72
Reports to: Associate Director of Technical Operations
Posting Opens: 5/12/2026
Posting Closes: Until filled

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

General Responsibilities

• Observing proper operation, maintenance, and safety procedures
• Regular attendance during normally scheduled hours is required. Being present is essential for serving customers and performing the essential functions of this position.
• Other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Technician Responsibilities

• Inspecting and maintaining complex mechanical, electrical, electronic, electro-mechanical, mechatronics, and automation equipment.
• Modifying and repairing complex mechanical, electrical, electronics, electro-mechanical, mechatronics, and automation equipment under supervision.
• Install or program computer hardware, or machine/ instrumentation software in microprocessor-based systems.
• Operating vehicles, mechanized devices, or equipment.
• Establishing and maintaining interpersonal relationships.
• Maintain inventories of department equipment and repair parts, order parts/supplies as required.
• Inspect, operate, or test machinery and equipment to diagnose malfunctions under supervision .
• Adjust functional parts of devices or control instruments.
• Transport parts, tools, equipment, and other material between work areas and storage, using cranes, hoists, or dollies.
• Dismantle machines and remove parts for repair, using hand tools, chain falls, jacks, cranes, or hoists under supervision .
• Install, replace, or change parts and attachments using hand tools and precision instruments, according to technical requirements under supervision .
• Reassemble and test equipment after repair or maintenance work under supervision .
• Collaborate with other workers to repair or move machines, parts, or equipment.
• Record production, repair, and machine maintenance information.
• Lubricate or apply adhesives or other materials to machines, parts, or equipment according to technical requirements.
• Collect and discard worn machine parts and other refuse to maintain machinery and work areas.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS

Education Credentials

• Technical and project certificates benefit this position (e.g. PMI, SCRUM, SMRP, IMI)

Work Experience

• Minimum of 2 years experience with hands-on equipment installation and/or maintenance.
• Military training and experience in technical and/or leadership roles welcomed (DOD COOL Job Family “Installation, Maintenance, and Repair”).

Skills

• Adaptability and Learning Agility - GRCC programs support a variety of fields, all of which require different levels of technical support. The Level 1 technician should be comfortable and capable of gaining sufficient expertise in any of these fields to support the technical needs of the project.
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