Laboratory Maintenance Extra Help

Title: Laboratory Maintenance Extra Help
Division Name: Academic Affairs
Department: Technology

The Department of Technology is seeking extra help related to laboratory maintenance. The position requires a wide range of troubleshooting and maintenance knowledge and skill in the areas of mechanical, electrical, electronic, and pneumatic machines, tools, instruments, and test equipment. Below are some specific requirements of the position:

1. Knowledge of and skill in troubleshooting a wide assortment of mechanical, electrical, electronic (analog and digital), and pneumatic computer-controlled machines, tools, instruments, and test equipment associated with industrial technology laboratories.
2. Skills and knowledge of the performance of routine and preventative maintenance of equipment.
3. Ability to read and understand technical literature/manuals and apply information to the installation, repair, and maintenance of equipment.
4. Knowledge of safe work practices and disposal of hazardous materials.
5. Ability to work with faculty, staff, and student to solve technical problems.
6. Ability to work independently and set own schedule and priorities based upon the needs of the department.
7. Willing and able to learn new technical skills.
8. Ability to follow instructions and work from blueprints, construction drawings, shop drawings, sketches, and diagrams.

$18-$20/hour

1. Post-secondary coursework or apprenticeship in mechanical or electrical systems or closely related field.

2. At least five-years of experience as a machinist, electrician, or similar position in a closely related field.

May work up to 28 hours per week. Work hours will be determined upon hire within an 8:00 - 4:30 workday.

Must be able to complete the following with or without a reasonable accommodation:

Effectively communicate on a daily basis.

Available Immediately

Certification of Retirement Annuity

Please Note: These documents may be submitted online in order to complete the application process. Please have these documents ready prior to clicking on "Apply"

Extra Help employees may only work up to 28 hours per week for all University employment. Employees are only paid for hours worked and do not qualify for most benefits including health insurance and retirement, with Illinois State University. However, Extra Help employees are eligible to participate in the University's supplemental retirement savings plans (403b). Applicable retirement information is provided at the time of hire. There is no guarantee that working as Extra Help will lead to or secure permanent employment. In addition, extra help employees may only work up to 900 hours total during their employment.

Please fully complete the entire application including, but not limited to, the education and work history portions. Be specific on your work history, including employment dates (if part-time you must list the number of work hours) and duties for all positions held. Applicable part-time work experience will be considered toward qualifying for this position; however, it will be converted to a full-time equivalency to determine combined length of experience. Please do not put "see resume" in the duties and responsibilities section of the work history. This will be considered an incomplete application and incomplete applications will not be considered.

Colette Homan
Human Resources
309-438-8848
cshoman@ilstu.edu

This position is subject to a criminal background investigation and if applicable, an employment history review, based on University Policy 3.1.30 and any offer of employment is contingent upon you passing a satisfactory criminal background investigation and/or an employment history review. You may not begin work until the criminal background investigation results have been received and cleared by Human Resources.

Illinois State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or other state or federal law you may request an accommodation by contacting the Office of Equal Opportunity and Access at (309) 438-3383. The Office of Equal Opportunity and Access will hold any confidential information you provide in confidence.

If you are having difficulty accessing the system, please call Human Resources at (309) 438-8311.