UAV Drone Lab Technician

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Job Description

Under Direct Supervision AV/ UAV/ Engineering Technologies Lab Technician Duties Include:

• Provide technical support for lab operations of scheduled and open Aviation or Engineering Technologies Labs. 

• Support instructors and students with the operation of specialized Engineering and Un-manned Drones and other equipment during labs.

• Technician will perform maintenance on specialized lab equipment.

• Technician will assist to ensure that labs are prepared and have proper inventories for classes.

• Technician will assist the instructor plan an prepare labs in conjunction with full time faculty.

Required qualifications

Work experience should cover the following:

• Should have the ability to set up, operate and troubleshoot UAV and other Electronic related machines per directions from faculty. Should also be proficient with all systems and the tools related to the ET industry

• Experience verifying proper equipment operation and performing equipment maintenance

• Part 107 / FAA Remote Pilot Certificates

• Complete required training to drive/operate UAS Van and associated equipment.( Valid Driver's License)

Preferred qualifications

• Degree, or pursuance thereof, in Engineering Technology. OR Aviation Technology

Salary Information

$15.00 Hourly

Note to Applicant

Applicants must fully document their education and experience to demonstrate meeting the minimum qualifications of the position.

All attachment(s) must be received on or before the closing date posted on the job announcements. 

This position may require a criminal background check be conducted on the candidate selected for hire.  References may be contacted at the appropriate phase of the recruitment process.

As part of the hiring process, applicants for positions in the Nevada System of Higher Education may be required to demonstrate the ability to perform job-related tasks.

Schedules are subject to change based on organizational needs. HR may attempt to verify academic credentials.

Job postings are specific to the Nevada System of Higher Education.

Exempt

Yes

Full-Time Equivalent 

25.0%

Required Attachment(s)

To be considered for this position, upload the following documents to your application: 

• Resume - List a detailed description of the major duties that you performed as part of each job. You must demonstrate that you qualify for the position and your education and experience must be clearly documented. 

• Cover Letter (optional) 

• Unofficial College Transcripts (optional)

NSHE - INTERNAL APPLICANTS PLEASE NOTE

CSN employees or employees within the Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) MUST use the "Browse Jobs" process within Workday to find and apply for jobs at CSN and other NSHE Institutions. Once you log into Workday, type "Find Jobs" in the search box which will navigate to the internal job posting site. Locate this specific job posting by typing the requisition number in the search box. If you complete an application outside of the internal application process and apply as an external candidate, your application will no longer be considered at the time of minimum qualification review. In order to prevent the disqualification of your application, you will need to reapply as an internal candidate before 11:59pm the day prior to the position close date.

Posting Close Date

06/30/2027

Note to Applicant

Applicants should fully describe their qualifications and experience with specific reference to each of the minimum and preferred qualifications. The search committee will use this information during the initial review of application materials.  

All document(s) must be received by 11:59 p.m. the day prior to the closing date posted on the job announcement.

This position may require that a criminal background check be conducted on the candidate(s) selected for hire.  

As part of the hiring process, applicants for positions in the Nevada System of Higher Education may be required to demonstrate the ability to perform job-related tasks.  

Schedules are subject to change based on organizational needs.  

CSN is responsive to serving the educational needs of a diverse and ever-changing community. CSN employs only U.S. citizens and aliens authorized to work in the U.S. CSN does not sponsor aliens applying for faculty, professional staff, or management positions (H-1B Visas) in the absence of exceptional circumstances as defined by the USCIS.