Lab Attendant (Faculty of Computing & Intelligent Systems)

Bhartiya Skill Development University (BSDU); Jaipur; On-site; INR 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

Bhartiya Skill Development University (BSDU) in Jaipur invites applications for a Lab Attendant in the Faculty of Computing & Intelligent Systems. You will maintain lab operations, manage inventories, and provide foundational technical support to students and faculty.

The role focuses on hardware upkeep, environmental monitoring, and checkout/check-in of IoT devices and labs equipment, ensuring a safe and functional learning environment.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Bachelor in CS/IT/Electronics or related field.
• 12 years of experience in technical support, lab maintenance, or IT helpdesk.
• Alternative: hands-on experience without degree will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Maintain lab hardware and ensure clean, safe environments.
• Inventory management and asset tracking.
• Provide first-line technical support (L1) and setup for new starters.

Skills

Problem-Solving

Communication

Organization

Hardware troubleshooting

Networking basics

Education

Diploma or Bachelor in CS/IT/Electronics

Tools

Soldering

Multimeter

RAM replacement

SSD replacement

Cable management

Job description

Position: Lab Attendant (Faculty of Computing & Intelligent Systems)

1. Job Summary

The Faculty of Computing and Intelligent Systems is seeking a proactive and technical Lab Attendant to maintain the operational integrity of our specialized research and teaching laboratories.

It is a technical support position. You will be responsible for the physical upkeep, inventory management, and basic technical support of labs equipped with high-performance workstations, and IoT devices. The ideal candidate will bridge the gap between facility maintenance and IT support, ensuring that our faculty, researchers, and students have a safe, clean, and fully functional environment to conduct practical.

2. Key Responsibilities

A. Laboratory Maintenance

• Hardware Hygiene: Perform routine maintenance of computer workstations, server/networking racks, and sensitive electronic equipment to prevent dust build-up and overheating.
• Environmental Monitoring: Monitor and log temperature, humidity, and power usage in the server rooms and networking closets to ensure optimal operating conditions.
• General Upkeep: Ensure the physical laboratory spaces are organized, safe, and presentable. Manage waste disposal, specifically electronic waste (e-waste) and packaging materials.

B. Inventory & Asset Management

• Equipment Tracking: Maintain a central inventory database/logbook for all computing assets, including laptops, and IoT devices and sensors.
• Consumables Management: Manage the stock of lab consumables. Reporting HoD/in-charge as needed to avoid shortages.
• Check-in/Check-out: Manage the booking and loan system for portable devices and IoT/robotics kits for student projects.

C. Basic Technical Support (L1)

• Triage: Perform first-line troubleshooting of hardware issues.
• Setup: Assist in the physical setup of workstations, peripherals, and network cabling for new starters, new courses, or lab relocations.

3. Qualifications & Requirements

Education & Experience

• Education: Diploma or Bachelors degree in Computer Science/Information Technology/Electronics, or a related field.
• Experience: 12 years of experience in a technical support, lab maintenance, or IT helpdesk role.
• Alternative: Candidates with significant hands-on experience (e.g., PC building, robotics clubs, electronics tinkering) without formal degrees will be considered.

Technical Skills

• Hardware: Comfortable opening computer cases, replacing RAM/SSDs, handling delicate electronics, and managing cable hygiene (Velcro straps, cable ducts).
• OS Knowledge: Basic familiarity with Windows, Linux (Ubuntu), and MacOS for troubleshooting driver issues and peripheral connectivity.
• Networking: Basic understanding of Ethernet cabling (Cat5/6), patch panels, and Wi-Fi connectivity.
• Tools: Experience with soldering irons and multimeter etc. a major plus.

Soft Skills

• Problem-Solving: Ability to diagnose physical/hardware faults logically.
• Communication: Clear verbal and written communication skills to interact with professors, students, and external vendors.
• Organization: Methodical approach to inventory and space management.