University Of Utah Salt Lake City , UT 84101
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Open Date 08/04/2023 Requisition Number PRN14027N Job Title Technical Assistant Working Title Technical Assistant Job Grade B FLSA Code Nonexempt Patient Sensitive Job Code? Type Non Benefited Staff / Student Temporary? Standard Hours per Week 15 Full Time or Part Time? Part Time Shift Day Work Schedule Summary
15 hours per week total with 8 hours Fridays from 9-5pm or 10-6pm, and 6 hours on the weekend between 9-6pm, Specific hours on the weekends will be negotiated with the candidate but scheduled between 9-6pm.
Is this a work study job? No VP Area President Department 00074 - Art/Art History Department Location Campus City Salt Lake City, UT Type of Recruitment External Posting Pay Rate Range 9.62 to 17.31 Close Date Job Summary
Assists both undergraduate and graduate students outside of the classroom in the wood shop, welding shop, metal casting shop, plaster room, small metals room and laser cutter individually as well as in small groups. In addition, this shop technician would assist other faculty, both full and part time, in learning the skills needed to work with the tools, machinery and equipment in these labs. This would include short technical training workshops for adjunct faculty as needed.
Responsibilities
Duties and Responsibilities
1.Provides technical support for the department's teaching laboratory activities including technical advice and guidance to students on equipment usage, maintenance, and safety. Work hours 15 hours per week total with 8 hours Fridays from 9-5pm or 10-6pm, and 6 hours on the weekend between 9-6pm, Specific hours on the weekends will be negotiated with the candidate but scheduled between 9-6pm.
2.Provides support for teaching lab facilities and ensures safety procedures are adhered to.
3.Monitors the functioning and maintenance of departmental equipment, facilities, and shop systems.
4.Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.
5.Secures hazardous areas at end of shift.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required
Conditions of Employment
Working Conditions and Physical Effort
Considerable physical activity. Work environment involves some heavy physical work; heavy lifting, pushing, or pulling required of objects up to 50 pounds.
Work environment involves some exposure to hazards or physical risks, which require following basic safety precautions.
Work involves considerable exposure to unusual elements, such as extreme temperatures, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, unpleasant odors, and/or loud noises.
The University of Utah provides all training required by OSHA to ensure employee safety.
Minimum Qualifications
Minimum Job Requirements
High school diploma or GED and at least 1 year of experience that is directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified. Completed degree(s) or technical training that are above the minimum education requirement may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis
Preferences Special Instructions Summary Additional Information
The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems ("URS"). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS' post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.
This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.
The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented students and patients.
All qualified individuals are strongly encouraged to apply. Veterans' preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.
The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran's status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.
To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action (OEO/AA). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator's office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at: https://www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/
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Posting Specific Questions
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Are you a current University of Utah student?
Yes
No
How many years of job related professional experience do you have in the technical area(s) specified in the job posting?
Less than 2 years
2 year or more, but less than 4 years
4 years or more, but less than 6 years
6 years or more, but less than 8 years
8 years or more
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
Optional Documents
Cover Letter
Appropriate discharge document (such as a DD-214 - Member Copy 4)
Veteran Only
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Veteran Only
Call 801.581.2169 after submission
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