Fabrication Specialist (8652C) Job # 87586 - College of Environmental Design (CED)

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The College of Environmental Design - the top-ranked public school in the U.S. for architecture and the built environment (2026 QS World University Rankings) - is UC Berkeley's home for theory, research, innovation, and practice focused on the built environment.

Housing the Departments of Architecture, City & Regional Planning, and Landscape Architecture & Environmental Planning, as well as the Institute of Urban & Regional Development and five affiliated research centers, the college is an interdisciplinary creative community dedicated to solving the world's most pressing environmental problems.

Research and teaching focus on design excellence, climate solutions, equity and social justice, and new materials and technologies. CED is located in Bauer Wurster Hall, named after architect and founding dean William W. Wurster and housing expert Catherine Bauer Wurster.

Under the direction of the Director of Fabrication Services, this position is responsible for: providing instructions on safe use and supervising activity in the CED Fabrication Shop, Digital Fabrication Lab, Material Store, Shop Yard, and Spray Booth. Provide consultation and assistance to users on their projects. Assist with promoting a safe, professional, inclusive, and positive shop culture. Clean, organize, repair equipment, and maintain a safe work environment. Maintain adherence to EH&S, CalOSHA, and campus compliance rules and regulations.

***Limited, Part-time Appointment - 40% FTE***

The First Review Date for this job is: July 31, 2026 - Open until filled

***Limited, Part-time Appointment - 40% FTE***

60% Under the direction of the Director of Fabrication Services, this position is responsible for: providing instructions on safe use and supervising activity in the CED fabrication resources including the Fabrication Shop, Digital Fabrication Lab, Material Store, Shop Yard, and Spray Booth. Provide consultation and assistance to users on their projects. Assist with promoting a safe, professional, inclusive, and positive shop culture. Maintain adherence to EH&S, CalOSHA, and campus compliance rules and regulations.

20% Work in a collaborative team to schedule and provide safety orientations/trainings, order supplies, schedule maintenance/upgrades, and manage inventories.

10% Assist with departmental projects/builds, classrooms, shop/lab, and renovations. Plan and teach topical workshops and support department events: graduation, summer programs, etc.

10% Other duties as assigned, may include but not limited to: Building, repairing, and refinishing furniture.

• Candidates must possess woodshop fabrication skills and digital fabrication skills.
• Advanced knowledge of jig construction, fixturing, and problem-solving unconventional building methods.
• Working knowledge of digital fabrication tools/software for laser cutting, 3D printing, and CNC cutting.
• Ability to instruct, mentor, and assist a diverse student population. Be an enthusiastic educational collaborator.
• Strong interpersonal skills including sensitivity, tact, and diplomacy to develop and maintain effective working relationships with students, faculty, and staff.
• Solid abilities to consult and advise on instructional/research design/construction experiments and furniture pieces.
• Ability to focus, be patient, and communicate effectively in a high-stress, busy, and loud working environment.
• Demonstrates ability to read, write, and follow oral/written instructions provided in English. Ability to absorb and execute complex instructions.
• Incumbent must possess a high level of motivation and initiative. Must be willing to support and actively contribute to a highly collaborative team environment, with a proper customer-service attitude and active, appropriate communication to the customer and supervisor.
• Punctuality, reliability, and professionalism are required.
• Must be able to access work sites including heights and confined spaces; walk, stand, bend, kneel, and work on your feet for extended periods. Ability to move and handle heavy objects. Able to lift 25 pounds.
• Certified Red Cross first aid and CPR training or the ability to achieve certification within the first three months of employment.
• Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field, two years of professional experience.

• basic metalworking/welding, sculpture skills, concrete, and moldmaking.

For information on the comprehensive benefits package offered by the University, please visit the University of California's Compensation & Benefits website.

Under California law, the University of California, Berkeley is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role and should not offer a salary outside of the range posted in this job announcement. This range takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, analysis of internal equity, and other business and organizational needs. It is not typical for an individual to be offered a salary at or near the top of the range for a position. Salary offers are determined based on final candidate qualifications and experience.

The budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position is $43.02.

This is a designated position requiring fingerprinting and a background check due to the nature of the job responsibilities. Berkeley does hire people with conviction histories and reviews information received in the context of the job responsibilities. The University reserves the right to make employment contingent upon successful completion of the background check.

As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; received notice of any allegations or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer.

"Misconduct" means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant's previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment, discrimination, dishonesty, or unethical conduct, as defined by the employer. For reference, below are UC's policies addressing some forms of misconduct:

UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy
UC Anti-Discrimination Policy
Abusive Conduct in the Workplace

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