What are the responsibilities and job description for the JUNIOR SUMMIT MECHANICAL/TELESCOPE TECHNICIAN - ID# 225362 position at University of Hawaii at Manoa?
***Please apply directly on the RCUH website to be considered for the position.***
**JUNIOR SUMMIT MECHANICAL/TELESCOPE TECHNICIAN** **- ID#** **225362.**
CLOSING DATE: August 6, 2025
, or until filled. Applications received after this deadline may be considered only if the position is not filled or up to the date a selection has been approved by the RCUH (whichever comes first)
INQUIRIES: Noriko Otsuki 808-934-5003 (Hawaii).
Regular, Full-Time, RCUH Non-Civil Service position with the Subaru Telescope, National Astronomical Observatory of Japan (NAOJ), located on Maunakea summit and in Hilo, Hawaii. Continuation of employment is dependent upon program/operational needs, satisfactory work performance, availability of funds, and compliance with applicable Federal/State laws.
Entry level position of the Summit Mechanical/Telescope Technicians in the Telescope Operation and Technical Maintenance Division who works as a team to carry out: (1) Mechanical tasks for the observation and its support system including the enclosure, the telescope, equipment and facilities at the summit of Maunakea or at the Hilo facility. The tasks include daily safety and functional checks of the structural, mechanical, electromechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic components of the enclosure, the telescope, equipment and facilities to make them ready for observation every night and their installation, regular maintenance, tuning and repair. (2) Technical tasks for the observation system including but not limited to the telescope, the instrument exchange systems and instruments. The tasks include maintenance of instrument exchange systems (e.g., Top Unit Exchanger, Cassegrain Instrument Automatic Exchanger equipment), instrument exchanges, pre-checks of the telescope, instruments, and associated systems to ensure they are operational for the observation at night, minor repairs and general preventive and corrective maintenance of the telescope and instruments, including cleaning and re-coating of large optics. Performs special technical support tasks at the summit and Hilo office as assigned, including assisting major maintenance, repair and upgrade of the telescope, observing instruments, facility, facility equipment or computers. Provides support and maintenance work at the summit or Hilo office as assigned. Works on special maintenance such as snow and ice removal. Majority of the work is at the telescope site at Maunakea, with work in Hilo as needed. Work shift is primarily ten (10) hours a day, four (4) days a week. Weekend standby, emergency work, snow removal, and planned overtime work may occur. The work schedule may change on a daily basis depending on operational needs.
Primary Qualifications
**EDUCATION**
Associates Degree from an accredited community college or graduation from an accredited trade apprenticeship program. (High School Diploma or G.E.D. equivalent and at least three (3) years of related experience necessary to perform this jobs duties or equivalent work environment may substitute for an Associates Degree or trade apprenticeship training program.).
**EXPERIENCE**
Up to one (0-1) year of experience involving mechanical installation, machine tools, electronics work, instrumentation, computer controls, or telescopes systems/operations in the following areas of skill sets: a) structural fabrication or the troubleshooting and repair of industrial equipment and mechanical mechanisms, b) instrumentation, installation, calibrations, preparation of scientific instrument, telescope or equipment for observing, c) manufacturing, installation, or troubleshooting and repair of mechanical, electromechanical or electronic products or components of astronomical or scientific instrument or telescope.
**KNOWLEDGE**
Knowledge of personal computer (PC) use and its basic office software for communication and basic logging. Basic knowledge of ma ntenance and electrical procedures.
**ABILITIES and SKILLS**
Ability to cooperate with other team members and manage existing equipment and devices. Ability to follow instruction, supervision or guidance from other technicians. Ability to find, read and follow manuals/documents. Skills in hands-on preventive maintenance and equipment repair. Ability to use hand and power tools, such as electrical drills, band saws, and drill press, safely. Ability to use visual skills and depth perception to perform inspection of equipment placement. Must have aptitude for learning new skills. Must have high aptitude for learning to operate and troubleshoot new hardware or Graphic User
**JUNIOR SUMMIT MECHANICAL/TELESCOPE TECHNICIAN** **- ID#** **225362.**
CLOSING DATE: August 6, 2025
, or until filled. Applications received after this deadline may be considered only if the position is not filled or up to the date a selection has been approved by the RCUH (whichever comes first)
INQUIRIES: Noriko Otsuki 808-934-5003 (Hawaii).
Regular, Full-Time, RCUH Non-Civil Service position with the Subaru Telescope, National Astronomical Observatory of Japan (NAOJ), located on Maunakea summit and in Hilo, Hawaii. Continuation of employment is dependent upon program/operational needs, satisfactory work performance, availability of funds, and compliance with applicable Federal/State laws.
- MONTHLY SALARY RANGE:** $3,376 - $3,500/Mon.
Entry level position of the Summit Mechanical/Telescope Technicians in the Telescope Operation and Technical Maintenance Division who works as a team to carry out: (1) Mechanical tasks for the observation and its support system including the enclosure, the telescope, equipment and facilities at the summit of Maunakea or at the Hilo facility. The tasks include daily safety and functional checks of the structural, mechanical, electromechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic components of the enclosure, the telescope, equipment and facilities to make them ready for observation every night and their installation, regular maintenance, tuning and repair. (2) Technical tasks for the observation system including but not limited to the telescope, the instrument exchange systems and instruments. The tasks include maintenance of instrument exchange systems (e.g., Top Unit Exchanger, Cassegrain Instrument Automatic Exchanger equipment), instrument exchanges, pre-checks of the telescope, instruments, and associated systems to ensure they are operational for the observation at night, minor repairs and general preventive and corrective maintenance of the telescope and instruments, including cleaning and re-coating of large optics. Performs special technical support tasks at the summit and Hilo office as assigned, including assisting major maintenance, repair and upgrade of the telescope, observing instruments, facility, facility equipment or computers. Provides support and maintenance work at the summit or Hilo office as assigned. Works on special maintenance such as snow and ice removal. Majority of the work is at the telescope site at Maunakea, with work in Hilo as needed. Work shift is primarily ten (10) hours a day, four (4) days a week. Weekend standby, emergency work, snow removal, and planned overtime work may occur. The work schedule may change on a daily basis depending on operational needs.
Primary Qualifications
**EDUCATION**
Associates Degree from an accredited community college or graduation from an accredited trade apprenticeship program. (High School Diploma or G.E.D. equivalent and at least three (3) years of related experience necessary to perform this jobs duties or equivalent work environment may substitute for an Associates Degree or trade apprenticeship training program.).
**EXPERIENCE**
Up to one (0-1) year of experience involving mechanical installation, machine tools, electronics work, instrumentation, computer controls, or telescopes systems/operations in the following areas of skill sets: a) structural fabrication or the troubleshooting and repair of industrial equipment and mechanical mechanisms, b) instrumentation, installation, calibrations, preparation of scientific instrument, telescope or equipment for observing, c) manufacturing, installation, or troubleshooting and repair of mechanical, electromechanical or electronic products or components of astronomical or scientific instrument or telescope.
**KNOWLEDGE**
Knowledge of personal computer (PC) use and its basic office software for communication and basic logging. Basic knowledge of ma ntenance and electrical procedures.
**ABILITIES and SKILLS**
Ability to cooperate with other team members and manage existing equipment and devices. Ability to follow instruction, supervision or guidance from other technicians. Ability to find, read and follow manuals/documents. Skills in hands-on preventive maintenance and equipment repair. Ability to use hand and power tools, such as electrical drills, band saws, and drill press, safely. Ability to use visual skills and depth perception to perform inspection of equipment placement. Must have aptitude for learning new skills. Must have high aptitude for learning to operate and troubleshoot new hardware or Graphic User
Salary : $3,376 - $3,500