Career Opportunities

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Major Duties

Under general supervision, the Equipment Room Support provides equipment check-out/rental support, quality control, maintains inventory, assists with minor equipment repairs, and supports purchasing. Assists with the oversight and guidance of students working in the ARC, as well as providing instructional support for faculty and students. Works with other technical staff as needed to support CTVA production.

• Ensures equipment is in working order upon assembly, check-out, and return.
• Oversees assembly of all equipment rental orders, ensuring they are correct and complete.
• Assists in training student workers in all aspects of equipment room operations.
• Prepares equipment for faculty workshops, safety reviews, boot camps, and classroom demonstrations.
• Troubleshoots and diagnoses any equipment issues, including cleaning, calibration, maintenance, formatting, and testing.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

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Qualifications

• Equivalent to two years of experience providing instructional support services for a unit or discipline, acting as a student assistant, or in producing materials or supplies related to the discipline.

OR

• Equivalent to two years of college with 16 semester units in courses involving extensive use of materials, supplies, or equipment and in a discipline related to the area to which assigned may be substituted for one year of the required experience.

OR

• Equivalent to four years of college with 16 semester units in courses involving extensive use of materials, supplies, or equipment and in a related discipline may be substituted for the experience.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• General knowledge of the methods, materials, and tools used in the repair, maintenance, and installation of the common types of film and TV digital cameras, sound equipment, cinematic and lighting, and grip equipment and accessories. General knowledge of testing apparatus.
• Ability to use hand tools in repair, analysis, installation, or fabrication of equipment of the specialty to which assigned; ability to analyze equipment problems and determine necessary repairs; and ability to follow plans.
• Ability to follow oral and written directions; ability to keep simple work and inventory records; and ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others.
• Ability to read and write at a level appropriate to the duties of the position and ability to make arithmetic computations where required.

Pay, Benefits, & Work Schedule

• The university offers an excellent benefits package, including but not limited to: medical, dental, vision, retirement & savings, tuition waiver, and more.
• Classification: Instructional Support Technician / 1615 / 1
• The anticipated HIRING RANGE: $4184- $4529 per month, dependent upon qualifications and experience. The salary range for this classification is: $4184 - $6096 per month.
• HOURS: Full Time; 40 hours per week; Monday through Friday. May include evenings and weekends.  
• This is a Regular position with a one-year probationary period. 

General Information

• Applications received through February 11, 2026 will be considered in the initial review, and review of applications will continue until the position is filled.
• This position is sensitive as designated by the CSU.
• A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or the continued employment of current CSU employees who apply for the position.
• The person holding this position may be considered a 'mandated reporter' under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements outlined in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.
• Per the California State University (CSU) Out-of-State Employment Policy, the CSU is a state entity whose business operations reside within the State of California and prohibits hiring employees to perform CSU-related work outside of California.
• Please note: California State University, Northridge (CSUN) is not currently sponsoring staff or management positions for H-1B employment visas. Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States.
• Candidates should apply by completing the CSUN online application. To apply and for more detailed information on the application and hiring process, please visit this link: www.csun.edu/careers
• The CSU recommends that faculty, staff, and students who are accessing campus facilities at any university location be immunized against SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, and that all individuals who access any in-person program or activity (on- or off-campus) operated or controlled by the University follow COVID-19 vaccine recommendations adopted by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) applicable to their age, medical condition, and other relevant indications and comply with other safety measures established by each campus.

Equal Employment Opportunity

CSUN is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination based on Age, Disability (physical or mental), Gender, Gender Identity (including Nonbinary or Transgender), Gender Expression, Genetic Information, Marital Status, Medical Condition, Nationality, Pregnancy or related conditions, Race or Ethnicity (including color, caste, or ancestry), Religion or Religious Creed, Sex (including Sex Stereotyping or Sex Characteristics), Sexual Orientation, and Veteran or Military Status. Our nondiscrimination policy is outlined in the Interim CSU Nondiscrimination Policy. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for applicants with disabilities who self-disclose by contacting Talent Acquisition at 818-677-2101.

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