STEM Makerspace Support Officer - Bukit Batok

GAIN EMPLOYMENT SERVICES PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 33,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

GAIN EMPLOYMENT SERVICES PTE. LTD. is seeking a capable candidate to support the JOULES programme in a school setting. The role includes preparing and setting up equipment for lessons, managing bookings, and ensuring smooth daily operations of the JOULES Smart Centre.

You will assist in training and supervising students, conduct workshops when needed, and help maintain inventory and safety across the Makerspace, contributing to the school’s ALP initiatives.

Qualifications

• An effective team player with good interpersonal and communication skills.
• A meticulous individual who can multi-task and work independently in a fast-paced environment.
• A polytechnic diploma, preferably in STEM-related disciplines with 3 years of relevant experience; those without a diploma and with relevant experience may also apply.
• Knowledge of processes, machines, fabricating techniques, and materials within a prototyping or manufacturing environment would be useful.

Responsibilities

• Taking on the administrative duties required to support the effective implementation of the JOULES programme, including equipment setup, bookings, maintenance, and stock checks.
• Assist trainers/teachers in helping students and conduct workshops for students when needed.
• Create and monitor inventory/checklists of equipment/devices and ensure termly updates.
• Provide support to the ALP Committee to procure items with inputs from staff and students.
• Keep the JOULES Smart Centre clean and tidy at all times.
• Supervise Makerspace safety, security, training and access.
• Manage Makerspace budget and resources including equipment, software and materials.
• Participate in layout, installation and operation of equipment such as 3D printers, laser cutters, and VR systems.

Skills

Teamwork

Multi-tasking

STEM diploma

Prototyping knowledge

Education

Polytechnic Diploma (STEM)

Tools

Makerspace equipment

Job description

Contract Period:

From: 1 Jan 2027 To: 31 Dec 2027

Working hours:

• Mon-Fri: 7.30am to 4.00pm, inclusive of 1hr lunch break
• Daily start time may be subject to change based on timetable for the semester, but number of hours daily is fixed.
• A total of 8 weeks of service (equivalent to 2 months in total) will not be required for each year
• 2 weeks during Jun school holidays
• 6 weeks during Nov-Dec school holidays
• Service not required on Saturdays, Sundays and gazetted public holidays

Duration of Service: 10 months (1 Jan 2027 – 31 Dec 2027, excluding 2 weeks during Jun school holidays and 6 weeks during Nov-Dec school holidays when services are not required)

Scope of Services:

1. Taking on the administrative duties required to support the effective implementation of the Junior Outstanding Leaders in Energy for Sustainability (JOULES) programme, which include:
   • Preparing and setting up equipment/devices (e.g. micro: bit, simple electric circuits, sensors, solar panels, m5GO and other peripherals etc.) for JOULES lessons.
   • Managing the booking of the JOULES Smart Centre by staff.
   • Carrying out checking, maintenance, and day-to-day running of the JOULES Smart Centre.
   • Attending professional development sessions together with the teachers to keep abreast with STEM areas i.e. attend training by learned colleagues, vendors and workshops (no additional cost to the Contractor).
   • Assisting trainers/ teachers in helping students.
   • Ability to conduct workshops / training for students is preferred.
   • Conducting regular maintenance and stock check of equipment/devices in the JOULES Smart Centre.
   • Creating and monitor inventory/checklist of equipment/devices and ensure termly update of inventory/checklist.
   • Recording and condemning damaged/missing/broken equipment.
   • Ensuring all equipment/devices are kept in order by the teacher/students after lessons.
   • Provide support to the school’s Applied Learning Programme (ALP) Committee to procure items with inputs from both staff and students.
   • Keeping the JOULES Smart Centre clean and tidy at all times.
2. Supporting the school’s Applied Learning Programme (ALP) Committee in building a Maker Culture in the school, which includes:
   • Supervising students in the safe and proper use of the Makerspace.
   • Establishing procedures regarding safety, security, training and access to the Makerspace.
   • Working with the school’s Applied Learning Programme (ALP) Committee to manage the budget and resources for the Makerspace, including equipment, software and materials.
   • Participating in the layout, installation and operation of equipment (e.g. 3D printers, laser cutters, Virtual Reality system).
   • Assist in the safety and maintenance of equipment and tooling.
   • Collaborating with the school’s STEM Programme Committee to support curriculum and programmes for the Makerspace.
   • Keeping the Makerspace clean and tidy at all times.

Qualifications, skills and experience:

• 1. An effective team player with good interpersonal and communication skills.
• 2. A meticulous individual who is able to multi-task and work independently in a fast-paced environment.
• 3. A polytechnic diploma, preferably in STEM-related disciplines with 3 years of relevant experience; those without a diploma and with relevant experience may also apply.
• 4. Knowledge of processes, machines, fabricating techniques, and materials within a prototyping or manufacturing environment would be useful.