Student Assistant (Work Study) Safety

Job Title Student Assistant (Work Study) Safety General Description

This is a work-study student position responsible for assisting in general maintenance of safety equipment and vehicles. Performs repetitive manual work for various physically demanding tasks. Works under close supervision, with minimal latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

Job Duties

1.Cares for and maintains safety equipment as instructed.

2.Performs light maintenance and repairs on vehicles and safety equipment.

3.Assists in maintaining vehicle and safety equipment records.

4.Cleans and fuels vehicles.

5.Assists with departmental inventory.

6.Assists with various safety and other projects involving the office and grounds.

7.Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

1.Knowledge of basic safety equipment such as fire extinguishers.

2.Ability to understand and follow instructions.

3.Ability to communicate professionally and courteously with university faculty and staff, students, and the general public.

4.Ability to drive a university vehicle and motorized utility vehicle.

5.Ability to obtain a valid driver's license.

6.Ability to obtain a SFA driver's permit upon hire.

7.Physical condition adequate to permit full performance of duties.

Required Qualifications

The minimum education required for admittance as a student at Stephen F. Austin State University.

No direct experience is required. Training and instruction will be provided.

A student must be awarded and accept a "Work-Study Permit" for each semester the student will be working.

Preferred Qualifications

Ability to work during the summer is preferred.

Physical Demands

Perform fire extinguisher maintenance and repairs on campus and outlying areas along with other related duties as assigned. Must be able to lift up to 25 lbs. and walk up and down stairs.

Special Conditions for Eligibility

A student must be enrolled in six or more semester hours to be eligible for student employment during the fall or spring semesters. To be eligible for student employment during the summer, a student must be enrolled in three or more semester hours or be registered for courses in the upcoming fall semester.

Student assistants may not hold any other type of position such as a graduate assistantship or temporary casual employment at the same time that they are employed as a student assistant.

Position End Date (if temporary)

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number SA2024-024 Number of Vacancies 1 Posting Open Date 01/29/2024 Review Start Date Posting Close Date Work Schedule Safety Dept. hours are Monday-Friday 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.. The required work hours are flexible but the student must work a minimum of 20 hours per week. May require more hours in January and work through the summer. Min Pay Rate $7.50/hr Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicants

The Environmental Health, Safety and Risk Management Department is located off-campus; reliable transportation to and from the building will be needed.

EEO Statement

Stephen F. Austin State University, an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and Educator, is committed to excellence.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, creed, color, age, national origin, religion or physical or mental disability as required by law. If, because of an impairment or disability, you need accommodation during any part of the employment process, please contact Human Resources at 936-468-2304.

Posting Quick Link https://careers.sfasu.edu/postings/11134

Department Information

Department Environmental Health, Safety, & Risk Management Contact Name Travis Vanscoder Contact Phone (936)468-4105 Contact Email vanscodetl@sfasu.edu Contact Information Applicants will be contacted by the hiring department if selected for an interview If you have specific questions about this job posting, please contact HR at (936) 468-2304