Makerspace Lab Assistant (FWS) - Student Support & Tech Help

Daytona State College; Daytona Beach (FL); Hybrid; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Daytona State College is seeking a part-time Makerspace Assistant to support students, faculty, staff, and visitors in the campus Makerspace. You will help with equipment setup, basic troubleshooting, and ensuring a safe, organized workspace. The role requires enrollment in at least 6 credits, maintaining SAP or a minimum 2.0 GPA, and availability on weekdays within 8:00 a.m.

– 7:00 p.m. This on-site position offers opportunities to work with 3D printers, laser cutters, CNC machines, and other

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in at least 6 credits and meet SAP or 2.0 GPA.
• Must maintain SAP or 2.0 GPA to remain eligible for student employment.
• Experience with Makerspace tools is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent customer service and support to students, faculty, staff, and visitors
• Log supply usage, needs, and equipment issues
• Monitor lab activity to ensure safe and appropriate use of equipment
• Assist users with equipment setup and basic troubleshooting
• Assist users with basic machine operations and troubleshooting
• Maintain clean, organized workspace, tools, and materials
• Answer questions about equipment, materials, and Makerspace services
• Perform other duties related to the job as assigned

Skills

Customer service

Safety awareness

Office software

Organization

Professional demeanor

Diversity & teamwork

Operational procedures

Education

Enrolled in at least 6 credits

Maintain SAP / 2.0 GPA

Tools

Makerspace tools

Job description

• Must be enrolled in at least 6 credits.
• Must currently be meeting Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP), or a minimum cumulative 2.0 GPA.
• Transient and Dual Enrollment students are in eligible for student employment.
• Please Note: Applicants required to submit their resume and current course schedule in order for their application to be considered complete

Funding:

• Federal Work Study (FWS)

Hours per week:

• Up to 20 hours.

Days Needed:

• Monday through Friday. (Flexible)

Times Needed:

• Availability between 8:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. (Flexible)

Contact Information:

• Email: [e-mail]
• Phone: [phone]

• Provide excellent customer service and support to students, faculty, staff, and visitors
• Log supply usage, needs, and equipment issues
• Monitor activity in the lab to ensure safe and appropriate use of equipment
• Assist users with equipment setup and basic troubleshooting
• Assist users with basic machine operations and troubleshooting
• Maintain clean, organized workspace, tools, and materials.
• Answer questions about equipment, materials, and Makerspace services
• Perform other duties relevant to the job as assigned

• Experience or knowledge of Makerspace tools (3D printers, laser cutters, CNC, hand tools, electronics, etc.)
• Strict attention to detail regarding safety protocols
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and other slicing software
• Must be organized, detail oriented and possess general office skills
• Demonstrate a professional demeanor and maintain a customer-focused, approachable presence
• Must be able to work with diverse personalities and students from a variety of backgrounds
• Must adhere to and assist administration, faculty, and staff with operational procedures