Job Description
Job Description
The Part-Time Technologist C will perform service, maintenance, and repair of sewing and sewing-related equipment. This position is critical to the operation of the Fashion department by ensuring the safe and functional use of specialized equipment such as sewing machines, sergers, and industrial irons.
Responsibilities - Repair machinery in studio labs for Fashion.
- Work with faculty to organize classrooms for the specific course needs on a semester-by-semester basis.
- Perform preventive maintenance inspections and service on equipment in accordance with an established maintenance schedule.
- Assist students with replacing needles, threading machines, and removing jams, as well as issues with dress forms and steam stations.
- Maintain an accurate record of service history, repairs, and maintenance.
The preceding description is not designed to be a complete list of all duties and responsibilities required of the position; other duties may be assigned consistent with the classification of the position.
Requirements Minimum Qualifications: - Associate's degree required.
- Minimum 3-5 years of experience in a related field or role.
- Must demonstrate hand skills and practical fluency with sewing machines and irons.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities - Knowledge of relevant machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
- This position requires a strong initiative and the ability to follow through, oversee and complete projects.
- Ability to communicate effectively, both written and verbally.
- Ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distracted.
- Ability to constantly sit and stand, frequently bend, walk and lift 50 lbs. or less.
Additional Information Please note all offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of the background check process.
Salary Salary: $39.17 per hour
The UCE-FIT Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) dictates the compensation, benefits, and conditions of employment. Hiring Salary: $39.17 per hour with step increments per Salary Schedule 91, after 18 months of service and annually thereafter.
Work Schedule Days/Hours: M-F 5-9:30 PM, Sat 9 AM-1 PM, Sun 9 AM-12:30 PM; 32 weeks per year; 25 hours per week; in person; work schedule subject to change based on needs of the department.
Benefits The Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT) provides comprehensive employee benefit programs designed to help keep our faculty and staff and their families healthy, safe, happy, and productive. Our programs also include a variety of components to help our employees improve the quality and balance of their work and family lives, and to help them prepare for their futures.
- Retirement Plans
- Health Care Plan and Dental Plan
- Employee Assistance Program
- Flexible Spending Account
- Commuter Benefit Plan
- FIT Tuition Exemption Program
- Paid Time Off (Vacation, Personal, Sick and Holidays)
- 4-day Summer Workweek
- Qualifying Employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program
For a full list of FIT benefits, visit our benefits webpage .
Pay Equity by State Employers Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Governor's Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at info@goer.ny.gov.
Visa Sponsorship This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship by the Fashion Institute of Technology.
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement FIT is firmly committed to creating an environment that will attract and retain people from a range of backgrounds. FIT is firmly committed to creating a learning and working environment that encourages, utilizes, respects, and appreciates the full expression of every individual's ability. The FIT community fosters its mission and grows because of its rich, pluralistic experience. FIT is committed to prohibiting discrimination, whether on the basis of race, color, creed, age, national origin, immigration or citizenship status, gender, sexual orientation, disability, marital status, partnership status, caregiver status, sexual and reproductive health decisions, uniformed service, height, weight, any lawful source of income, status as a victim of domestic violence or as a victim of sex offenses or stalking, whether children are, may be or would be residing with a person or conviction or arrest record, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. FIT is committed to providing equal opportunity in employment, including the opportunity for upward mobility for all qualified individuals. Applications from veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged. Inquiries regarding FIT's non-discrimination policies may be directed to the Chief Equal Employment Opportunity Officer/Title IX Coordinator, 212.217.3360.
Annual Security Report The safety and well-being of FIT's students, faculty, staff, and visitors is of paramount importance. Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, FIT publishes an annual report containing crime statistics and statements of security policy, accessible here:
Safety Statistics . A paper copy of the report will be provided upon request by contacting Public Safety's administrative office number at (212) 217-4999.
Physical Requirements And Work Environment The working conditions for this position will be any combination of an office space, classroom. or lab. This position may be exposed to chemicals and machinery. The physical requirement for this position will require frequent sitting, constant standing, constant bending or twisting, constant walking, occasional climbing, constant pulling, pushing, and reaching, frequent repetitive motions, constant lifting up to 50 lbs., occasionally lifting over 50 lbs., and constant use of hands to handle tools or controls.
Application Instructions In order to be considered for this position, please submit the following documents online:
- Resume
- Cover letter
- Unofficial Transcript
- A list of three references with telephone numbers and email addresses
Returning Applicants - Login to your FITNYC Careers Account to check your submitted application material.
Review of applications will begin immediately until the position is filled.
Please note that due to the volume of applications, we will not be able to contact each applicant individually.
Additional information about the Fashion Institute of Technology can be found at: .
About Fashion Institute Of Technology The Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT), part of the State University of New York and an internationally renowned college of art, design, business and technology with a strong emphasis on liberal arts, invites nominations and applications for a Part-Time Technologist C in Fashion Design.
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