Type of Appointment: Full-Time, Probationary 

Job Classification: Equipment Technician II, Specialized Equipment 

Anticipated Hiring Range: $4,211 - $5,309 per month 

Work Hours: Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm, unless otherwise notified 

Recruitment Closing Date: May 3, 2024

THE DEPARTMENT:

The Department of Music offers a variety of coursework in the academic, technical, & performance aspects of music that lead to a Bachelor of Arts in Music or Bachelor of Music degree. Courses are offered for the major and the minor as well as for students with majors in other disciplines. The department also hosts college-wide and university-wide events in its classrooms and performance venue, Music Recital Hall, that frequently draw visitors from on and off campus.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

Instrument and Equipment Repair and Maintenance

• Store, clean, and repair, when possible (or outsource when not), the music department's inventory of woodwind, brass, string, percussion and electronic instruments. Troubleshoot electronic failures and/or software failures in equipment. Coordinate piano tuning and maintenance with outside contractor. Maintain and repair stage equipment, lights, curtains, wiring, cables, stereo systems, recording equipment, and other classroom equipment. 

Music Recital Hall Technical Oversight

• Oversee and facilitate operational & technical needs of department facilities including Music Recital Hall. Facilitate staging & performance needs with faculty and/or guest artists. Provide and operate necessary staging, audio/visual, and technological equipment in support of department events. Evaluate and implement technological, procedural, and operational improvements department-wide on a continuous basis.

Classroom & Laboratory Instructional Support

• Provide instructional support and technical assistance to students to ensure proper & safe operation of department laboratory audio & recording equipment. Coordinate department software license agreements for use in classrooms & faculty computers. Update and refresh software licensing on a continuous basis.

Coordination of Technical Stakeholders and Licensing of Facilities

• Interface with Facilities Management (FPM) & Information Technology (IT) as liaison between music department and FPM & IT regarding work orders, routine maintenance, minor and major capital projects involving the music building or areas affected; develop minor capital outlay requests. Coordinate scheduling and logistical support for department license of facilities agreements, both on- and off-campus. Provide building tours to prospective clients & customers. 

Supervising Student Assistants

• Hire, train, and supervise event student assistants on proper work protocol. Coordinate student assistant work schedules. 

Department Procurement

• Coordinate the purchase of department music instruments, stage equipment, repair supplies and tools, audio reinforcement and recording equipment, classroom upgrades and modernizations, and minor capital allocations.

Inventory Control & Asset Management Designation

• Oversee department asset rental and checkouts. Coordinate department inventory control count with Asset Management department.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Equivalent to two years of trade school or. technical arts training with specialization in the type of equipment repair to which assigned, completion of an apprenticeship program, or completion of a full military specialization in the required type of equipment maintenance and repair for one year of the required experience.
• Equivalent to two years of journey-level or skilled experience in the maintenance, repair, and operation of scientific or technical equipment in the specialty area to which assigned such as mechanical, electromechanical, electronics or in the specialized category including construction and fabrication and some precision work or requiring trade or craft skills working with a variety of unique materials.
• Equivalent to two years of semi-skilled experience maintaining and repairing scientific or technical equipment or related experience in the type of equipment to which assigned as part of instructional support activities may be substituted for one year of the required experience. 

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE: 

• Knowledge of basic TCP/IP networking.
• Knowledge of Avid Pro Tools HDX hardware & Avid Pro Tools Ultimate software.
• Knowledge of Audinate Dante AolP protocol.
• Extensive knowledge in audio technology.

Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion

At Cal Poly Pomona, we are committed to the urgent and ongoing work of creating and sustaining an inclusive campus where all students, faculty, and staff are welcomed, respected and can flourish to achieve their dreams of success.  

We believe diversity strengthens community. Cal Poly Pomona proudly holds designations as both a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) and an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution (AANAPISI). In 2022, the campus launched the Black Thriving Initiative recognizing that Cal Poly Pomona’s future as a university must be linked to the success of its Black community.

More information about our campus initiatives can be found on the Office of Inclusive Excellence’s website. 

Out of State Work

The California State University (CSU) system is a network of twenty-three public universities providing access to a quality education through the support of California taxpayers. Part of CSU’s mission is to prepare educated, responsible individuals to contribute to California’s schools, economy, culture, and future. As an agency of the State of California, the CSU’s business operations almost exclusively reside within California.   The CSU Out-of-State Employment Policy prohibits hiring employees to perform CSU-related work outside California. For more information, go to https://calstate.policystat.com/policy/10899725/latest/.

Background Check

Cal Poly Pomona will make a conditional offer of employment to final job candidates, pending the satisfactory completion of a background check (including a criminal records check). The conditional offer of employment may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. In determining the suitability of the candidate for the position, Cal Poly Pomona will give an individualized assessment to any information that the applicant submits for consideration regarding the criminal conviction history such as the nature, gravity and recency of the conviction, the candidate’s conduct, performance or rehabilitation efforts since the conviction and the nature of the job applied for. For more information, go to https://calstate.policystat.com/policy/13813878/latest/.

CSU Classification Salary Range

This position is part of the California State University Employees Union (CSUEU) bargaining unit 9. The CSU Classification Standards for this position are located on the following site: https://www.calstate.edu/csu-system/careers/compensation/Pages/Classification-Standards.aspx. The CSU Salary Schedule is located on the following site: https://www.calstate.edu/csu-system/careers/compensation/Pages/salary-schedule-documents.aspx. The classification salary range for this position according to the respective skill level is: minimum $4,211 and maximum $7,617 per month. Please refer to the anticipated hiring range for the appropriate salary rate for this particular position.

Employment Eligibility Verification

Cal Poly Pomona hires only individuals lawfully authorized to work in the United States. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.  For more information, go to https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents.

Conflict of Interest 

This position is a “designated position” in the California State University’s Conflict of Interest Code.  The successful candidate accepting this position is required to file financial interest disclosure forms subject to state regulations.  For more information, go to https://www.cpp.edu/eoda-hr/departments/hrpar/coi.shtml.   

Child Abuse/Neglect Reporting Act (CANRA) 

The person holding this position is considered a “mandated reporter” under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment. See policy at https://calstate.policystat.com/v2/policy/10927154/latest/.

Security & Fire Safety 

In compliance with state and federal crime awareness and campus security legislation, including The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act, California Education Code section 67380, and the Higher Education Opportunity Act (HEOA), Cal Poly Pomona’s Annual Security Report and Annual Fire Safety Report are available for viewing at: https://www.cpp.edu/pdfs/annual_security_report.pdf and https://www.cpp.edu/housing/documents/fire_safety_report.pdf.

Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination

As a federal contractor, Cal Poly Pomona will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.  For more information, see the Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision poster.

Reasonable Accommodation

We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants with questions about access or requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact the ADA Coordinator by email at ADACoordinator@cpp.edu. For more information, go to Employment Notices.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Cal Poly Pomona is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to promoting an inclusive and diverse workforce. The university subscribes to all state and federal regulations that prohibit discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity/gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, age, disability, genetic information, medical condition, and veteran or military status.  We engage the talents of all qualified workers, regardless of their background. More information is available at Equal Employment Opportunity statement.

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