TES Grounds and Research Support Technician

TES Grounds and Research Support Technician

Company: Auburn University

Job Location: Auburn University, 36849-5207

Category: Laboratory and Research

Type: Full-Time

Salary Range: USD $10.00/Hr. - USD $15.00/Hr.

Locations: Auburn University, Alabama

Job Type: Temporary

Department: Civil Engineering (Orgn: 128601)

Associated Division: Samuel Ginn Col of Engineering

Req ID: 8458

Overview

This position will be housed at the Auburn University Stormwater Research Facility located in Opelika, Alabama. The Stormwater Research Facility is a 10-acre outdoor research laboratory dedicated to conducting full-scale evaluations to improve practices and products used to manage stormwater runoff. More information on the facility is available at stormwater.auburn.edu.

Provides direct technical support to researchers by maintaining, scheduling, and operating facilities and equipment; collecting and/or providing technical expertise on specimens/samples; and gathering/reporting data.

Temporary Employment Services (TES), a unit of the Auburn University Department of Human Resources, is an in-house support center established to meet the temporary employment needs of the university. TES provides qualified and dedicated temporary employees in a wide variety of occupations to meet the staffing needs throughout the campus. Temporary employees are hired for a variety of reasons with the most common being:

• Assistance in the place of a regular employee who is absent for a specified period of time
• Additional assistance during periods of abnormal or peak workloads
• Assistance with special projects
• Seasonal work
• Emergencies

If you are looking for an employment opportunity, TES is a great way to showcase your professional skills and assist Auburn University while gaining valuable work experience within higher education.

AU students are not eligible for TES.

Responsibilities

• Maintains supplies, equipment, and facilities used in conjunction with research activities.
• Assists researchers with routine experiments.
• Performs scientific data collections involving routine procedures.
• Operates field, laboratory, and/or shop equipment used in support of research projects.
• Cleans and maintains field and/or laboratory equipment.
• Performs fieldwork by collecting specimens, samples, and gathering data.
• Trains students and staff in the operation of equipment and technical procedures.
• Maintains and organizes detailed records of studies conducted for computer data entry and records computer results.

This position requires assistance in setting up experiments, collecting data, operating equipment, performing manual labor, and maintaining facility grounds. Applicants should be comfortable and able to work outdoors, have knowledge and experience in working with small/medium-sized equipment, and can lift 50 lbs. Construction experience and stormwater inspection experience are desirable.

Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent

Why Work at Auburn?

• Life-Changing Impact: Our work changes lives through research, instruction, and outreach, making a lasting impact on our students, our communities, and the world.
• Culture of Excellence: We are committed to leveraging our strengths, resources, collaboration, and innovation as a top employer in higher education.
• We're Here for You: Auburn offers generous benefits, educational opportunities, and a culture of support and work/life balance.
• Sweet Home Alabama: The Auburn/Opelika area offers southern charm, vibrant downtown scenes, top-ranked schools, and easy access to Atlanta, Birmingham, and the Gulf of Mexico beaches.
• A Place for Everyone: Auburn is committed to fostering an environment where all faculty, staff, and students are welcomed, valued, respected, and engaged.

Ready to lead and shape the future of higher education? Apply today! War Eagle!

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