Technical Staff Assistant IV, Center for Electromechanics, Cockrell School of Engineering

Job Posting Title:

Technical Staff Assistant IV, Center for Electromechanics, Cockrell School of Engineering

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Hiring Department:

Center for Electromechanics

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Position Open To:

All Applicants

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Weekly Scheduled Hours:

40

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FLSA Status:

Non-Exempt

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Earliest Start Date:

Apr 22, 2024

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Position Duration:

Expected to Continue

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Location:

PICKLE RESEARCH CAMPUS

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Job Details:

Purpose

The Technical Staff Assistant IV will perform highly skilled and technical work in the construction, operation, repair, and maintenance of specialized equipment related to scientific research or other similar activity.

Responsibilities

• Interprets technical drawings of conceptual design executing the fabrication of machine components and prototype development

• Assists other technical staff and engineers manufacturing, assembling, and testing prototype hardware and systems

• Installs, modifies, and maintains electrical power distribution (110, 220, 460 volt) to support existing experimental setups as well as new lab installations and equipment

• Provides additional support for normal shop and lab daily activities

• Supervises other technical staff and students as needed

• Performs other related duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED. Four (4) years of experience in AC power distribution hardware and approved practices for voltages up to 460V. Familiarity with NEMA codes and standards for AC power distribution hardware.

Preferred Qualifications

Ten (10) years of experience in AC power distribution hardware and approved practices for voltages up to 460V.  Familiarity with NEMA codes and standards for AC power distribution hardware.

Salary Range

$54,000 + depending on qualifications

Working Conditions

• Uniforms and/or personal protection equipment (furnished)

• May work in all weather conditions

• May work in extreme temperatures

• May work around chemical fumes

• May work around standard office conditions

• May work around biohazards

• May work around chemicals

• May work around electrical and mechanical hazards

Physical Tasks

• Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation

• Use of manual dexterity

• Climbing of stairs

• Climbing of ladders

• Lifting and moving

Required Materials

• Resume/CV

• 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor

• Letter of interest

Important for applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers: You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new Resume for subsequent applications. Any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in the Application Questions section; you will be able to multi-select additional files. Before submitting your online job application, ensure that ALL Required Materials have been uploaded.  Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes.

Important for Current university employees and contingent workers: As a current university employee or contingent worker, you MUST apply within Workday by searching for Find UT Jobs. If you are a current University employee, log-in to Workday, navigate to your Worker Profile, click the Career link in the left-hand navigation menu and then update the sections in your Professional Profile before you apply. This information will be pulled into your application. The application is one page and you will be prompted to upload your resume. In addition, you must respond to the application questions presented to upload any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) that were noted above.

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Employment Eligibility:

Regular staff who have been employed in their current position for the last six continuous months are eligible for openings being recruited for through University-Wide or Open Recruiting, to include both promotional opportunities and lateral transfers. Staff who are promotion/transfer eligible may apply for positions without supervisor approval.

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Retirement Plan Eligibility:

The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.

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Background Checks:

A criminal history background check will be required for f