The City University of New York

College Laboratory Technician (CLT) for Civil Engineering

GENERAL DUTIES

Performs supervisory and/or complex technical functions in laboratories in support of coursework.

• Maintains, fabricates, modifies, and repairs equipment
• Determines equipment requirements, prepares purchase specifications and coordinates acquisitions
• Trains and supervises College Laboratory Technicians, College Assistants, and other laboratory staff
• Manages set up, maintenance, and organization of student laboratories
• Maintains safety and hygiene standards
• Documents laboratory activities
• Performs related duties as assigned.

CONTRACT TITLE

Senior College Laboratory Technician

FLSA

Non-exempt

CAMPUS SPECIFIC INFORMATION

The Department of Civil Engineering in the Grove School of Engineering at The City College of New York seeks an experienced and proactive College Laboratory Technician to oversee and maintain the department’s computational laboratory resources (both virtual and in person).

The position will report to the Chair of the Department of Civil Engineering and will ensure a smooth and efficient operation to support instructional and research activities, as well as computer support for faculty and staff. This position requires strong technical expertise, organizational abilities, and a collaborative approach to problem-solving in a dynamic academic environment.

College Lab Technician:

• Interacts directly with faculty, staff, and students to identify computational needs.
• Researches and determines the hardware, software, networking, and related equipment requirements for teaching and research applications.
• Prepares purchase specifications and coordinates acquisition of equipment, and as needed, designs and fabricates the equipment.
• Sets up, maintains, and organizes student and research computational laboratories.
• Maintains appropriate safety and hygiene standards.
• Maintains required documentation related to computer laboratory activities.
• Maintains computer hardware, software, and cabling inventories.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

High School Diploma with a minimum of eight years' related experience. Additional education may be used to meet the experience requirement: an Associate's degree may be substituted for two years' experience and a Bachelor's degree may be substituted for four years' experience. This position may also require the ability to supervise others.

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS

• Excellent communication skills
• Able to work independently and prioritize work to meet deadlines
• Organized, and maintains inventory and records
• Adaptable, and willing to research new technologies as needs change
• A degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or computer science
• Strong knowledge of networking, system administration, and troubleshooting practices

COMPENSATION

Salary Range: $65,041- $76,147. Salary commensurate with education and experience.

CUNY's benefits contribute significantly to total compensation, supporting health and wellness, financial well-being, and professional development. We offer a range of health plans, competitive retirement/pension benefits and savings plans, tuition waivers for CUNY graduate study and generous paid time off. Our staff also benefits from the extensive academic, arts, and athletic programs on our campuses and the opportunity to participate in a lively, diverse academic community in one of the greatest cities in the world.

BENEFITS

CUNY offers a comprehensive benefits package to employees and eligible dependents based on job title and classification. Employees are also offered pension and Tax-Deferred Savings Plans. Part-time employees must meet a weekly or semester work hour criteria to be eligible for health benefits. Health benefits are also extended to retirees who meet the eligibility criteria.

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CLOSING DATE

December 15, 2025.

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CUNY encourages people with disabilities, minorities, veterans and women to apply. At CUNY, Italian Americans are also included among our protected groups. Applicants and employees will not be discriminated against on the basis of any legally protected category, including sexual orientation or gender identity. EEO/AA/Vet/Disability Employer.

Job ID

31265

Location

City College of New York

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