Architecture Lab Technician: Printing & Tech Support

Academy of Art University; San Francisco, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401k options

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Paid sick leave

Commuter benefit

Tuition for undergrad courses

Job summary

Academy of Art University is seeking an Architecture Computer & Print Lab Technician to support Architecture, Interior Architecture, and Landscape Architecture students onsite at 601 Brannan Street. The role focuses on tech support, printing supervision, and classroom assistance to keep labs productive and secure.

Responsibilities include printer setup, hardware repair coordination, software updates, and inventory management.

Qualifications

• Familiarity with Windows and Mac-OS operating systems.
• Familiarity with Zoom and the use of webcams & sound input/output devices.
• Preferred knowledge of Adobe Creative Cloud (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign), Autodesk Revit and AutoCAD, McNeel Rhino 8.
• Ability to learn and support hardware such as the Meta Quest 3 VR Headset and other VR devices, as well as associated software.
• General Knowledge of computer error and network troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

• Assists students with printing needs, including printer set up, file setup, and support when needed.
• Ensures printers & plotters are in good working order.
• Assists instructors with classroom support as needed.
• Assists students with hardware and software support to complete assignments in a computer laboratory setting.
• Helps maintain, diagnose, and repair computer equipment, and arranges for repair or replacement when necessary.
• Assists with tasks related to maintaining inventory, updating software and computer hardware, and ensuring proper storage and backup of software.
• Protects equipment from theft of vandalism.
• Provides support and assistance to Department Director(s).
• Reports to Lab Manager and escalates any support needs when appropriate.
• Maintains guidelines set forth by the Academy of Art University.
• Maintains a clean, functional, and productive learning environment.
• Assist MPT with proxies, and file backups
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Windows OS

Mac OS

Zoom

Webcams & AV

Hardware troubleshooting

VR headset support

Meta Quest 3

Tools

Adobe Creative Cloud

Autodesk Revit

AutoCAD

Rhino 8

Job description

Academy of Art University is seeking an Architecture Computer & Print Lab Technician to support Architecture, Interior Architecture, and Landscape Architecture students onsite at 601 Brannan Street. The role focuses on tech support, printing supervision, and classroom assistance to keep labs productive and secure.

Responsibilities include printer setup, hardware repair coordination, software updates, and inventory management.