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Equipment Technician, College Of Science, Technology, Engineering And Mathematics

Under the direct supervision of the Associate Dean, the purpose of the Equipment Technician is to provide skilled repair of minor equipment, maintenance and minor modification of standard and specialty laboratory equipment to the Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry (80%) and other science and engineering departments (20%) in the College of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics. Major responsibilities include maintaining equipment in support of laboratory courses and working with faculty to develop instructional and advanced protocols for the use of the instrumentation.

Equipment Technician (Equipment Technician I - Electro Mechanical)

This is a full-time, non-exempt position, which will lead toward permanent status following the successful completion of a probationary period.

Anticipated Hiring Salary Range: $4,090 - $4,606 per month (Step 1
- 7)

CSU Classification Salary Range: $4,090- $5,959 per month

This position is eligible for a broad range of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurances, retirement (CalPERS), tuition waiver, vacation and sick leave. In addition, 15 paid holidays are offered each year; 14 scheduled on specific days and a Personal Holiday that may be taken any time during the year.

This position is required to work in person on campus.

California State University San Marcos is a new kind of university, pushing the boundaries of innovation to prepare tomorrow's leaders, build stronger communities and solve pressing issues.

Cutting-edge research meets hands-on application at our campus and in the real world.

This position is open until filled. For assurance of full consideration, please submit application, cover letter and resume by 11:59pm on July 22, 2026.

Applicants who require an accommodation during the application or testing process due to a disability recognized under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)/CA Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) should notify the Office of Human Resources at  or e-mail: hr.

Following a conditional offer of employment, satisfactory completion of a background check (including criminal records check) is required prior to beginning employment. Any offer of employment rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the continued employment of a current CSU employee who was conditionally offered the position.

California State University San Marcos is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to age, physical or mental disability, gender or sex, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, medical condition, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion or religious creed, sexual orientation, and veteran or military status.