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Title: Student Technician - Department of Engineering & Technology

Position Type: Student

Search Type: External - minimum 7 days

Department: 21R000 - Science, Tech, Engineering & Math

Division: 2R0000 - Academic Affairs

Position Location: Richmond Campus

Driver Classification: Non-Driver

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Schedule Type:  Part Time, No Benefits (less than 20 hrs per week)

Hours Per Week: 10

Additional Schedule Details: Spring 2025

Posted Salary Grade: Minimum $8.00/hour

Contact Person: Dr. Nilesh Joshi

Job Summary/Basic Functions

The student technician will serve as an integral component of the Engineering & Technology department. Working within the labs and classrooms, assisting faculty and staff with daily operations. The viable candidate must be able to work independently or as part of a team to complete daily tasks. They may work up to 10 hours per week during an academic semester and may be renewed as needed.

They are expected to be an enrolled student at EKU and follow all university operational and safety guidelines.

This is an institutional work study position.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Must be enrolled at EKU

Preferred Qualifications:

The ability to:
Operate manual lathes, mills, and other common machine tools safely and accurately.
Evaluate the general condition, accuracy, and maintenance needs of common machine tools.

Engineering and Technology majors are encouraged to apply.

Job Duties:

• 100% - The student will need to work with professors and the program director to identify tooling that needs specific maintenance or decommissioning. The student will need to work with professors and the program director to install/uninstall equipment as necessary. The student will be responsible for basic lab upkeep, organizing, and cleaning. - (Essential)

Sponsorship: This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Funding Source: Institutional

Open Until Filled: No

Special Instructions: Applicants should provide an official EKU email address and cell phone number for communication.

EEO Statement

Eastern Kentucky University is an Equal Opportunity employer and educational institution and does not discriminate on the basis of age (40 and over), race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, ethnicity, disability, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information in the admission to, or participation in, any educational program or activity (e.g., athletics, academics and housing) which it conducts or any employment policy or practice.

Background Check Statement

Offers of employment are contingent upon a satisfactory background check.