Please Note: This is a Two Year Fixed-Term Position Ending in December of 2018 Under general supervision of the eServices Manager, the Creative Technologist co-manages the library's makerspace and assists eServices staff on a variety of technology administrative and support tasks. The Creative Technologist maintains a functional and safe workshop environment that supports students exploring new technologies and learning new skills. The Creative Technologist develops partnerships within the community for ongoing events and programs in support of the makerspace. Additionally, this position's role is to maintain and support a diverse variety of software and hardware throughout the library's branches.

WORKING CONDITIONS - Required Physical and Mental Effort, and Environmental Conditions:



Physical and Mental Effort: Sufficient clarity of speech and hearing or other communication capabilities that permits the employee to communicate effectively on the telephone and in person. Sufficient vision or other powers of observation that permits the employee to review, evaluate and prepare a variety of written documents and materials. Sufficient manual dexterity that permits the employee to operate computer equipment and tools for fabrication. Sufficient personal mobility and physical reflexes which permits the employee to work in a workshop setting. Work may include extended periods of time viewing a computer video monitor and/or operating a keyboard. Frequent bending, twisting, stooping, squatting, pushing, pulling and circling all part of the normal requirement for fabrication in the makerspace. In the makerspace, ability to do the above with a maximum of 50 lbs individually. Items/jobs that weigh more will require assistance. Ability to stand and/or walk continuously. Ability to work under stress from demanding deadlines, public contact, and changing priorities and conditions.



Work Environment: Works primarily in a clean environment subject to continuous interruptions and background noise. The performance of this position normally requires exposure to typical workshop areas where under certain conditions the use of personal protective equipment will be required. Temperatures of the work area may be affected by the outside temperatures and inside machinery.



Machines and equipment used include, but are not limited to the following: Computer workstations, servers, network hardware, scanners, printers, copy machines, phones, 3D printers, laser cutters, CNC machines, power tools, hand tools, sewing machines, and looms.





ACCOMMODATIONS: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.



Note: The above description is illustrative only. It is not meant to be all-inclusive.