ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN II

Psychological Sciences and Dean of Arts & Science

This position requires a versatile individual with a broad range of mechanical, electrical, and other skills to handle diverse tasks across the College of Arts & Science, particularly in Psychological Sciences. You will be responsible for fabricating, maintaining, and repairing equipment and spaces, utilizing expertise in machining, carpentry, plumbing, electrical work, and general trades to ensure the functionality of office, classroom, and laboratory environments. For more specialized and complex projects, you'll collaborate closely with the university's facilities team to ensure that repairs, adjustments, and upgrades meet institutional standards.

This position is well-suited for a tradesperson who enjoys varied work, thrives in a collaborative environment, and has the expertise to handle both independent tasks and higher-skilled projects in conjunction with the facilities team. The successful candidate will regularly engage with staff, faculty, graduate students, and other co-workers, to support their diverse needs and ensure the smooth operation of university spaces.

This position will begin in January 2025.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in developing and implementing plans for fabricating and assembling parts, instruments, and equipment for educational and research purposes.
• Assist in assembling, testing, and adjusting equipment.
• Perform preventive maintenance and repairs on motors, generators, electrical and mechanical instruments, and furniture.
• Utilize independent judgement to determine if repairs, adjustments, or replacement is necessary.
• Assist with minor remodeling and upkeep of existing office, laboratory, and other department spaces.
• Operate a wide range of hand and machine tools, including lathes, milling machines, and drill presses, as well as diagnose and resolve issues in equipment or infrastructure.
• Manage the inventory of tools and materials, to ensure availability for various projects while monitoring supplies for timely reordering.

The work is generally performed Monday to Friday, 8 am to 5 pm. However, specific hours and days can be flexible. For instance, the department is willing to consider five 8-hour days or four 10-hour days.

An Associate's degree or an equivalent combination of education and at least 1 year of experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired is necessary.

Employees working within this classification are required to wear appropriate safety equipment and apparel.

Salary Range: $20 - $27/hour

Grade: GGS - 007

University Title: Engineering Technician II

Internal applicants can determine their University title by accessing the Talent Profile tile in myHR.

This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, paid time off, short- and long-term disability, paid parental leave, paid caregiver leave, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at https://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits.

Values Commitment

We value the uniqueness of every individual and strive to ensure each person's success. Contributions from individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives promote intellectual pluralism and enable us to achieve the excellence that we seek in learning, research and engagement. This commitment makes our university a better place to work, learn and innovate.

In your application materials, please discuss your experiences and expertise that support these values and enrich our missions of teaching, research, and engagement.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Missouri System is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Equal Opportunity is and shall be provided for all employees and applicants for employment on the basis of their demonstrated ability and competence without unlawful discrimination on the basis of their race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable state or federal law. This policy applies to all employment decisions including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, promotions, pay practices, benefits, disciplinary actions and terminations. For more information, visit https://www.umsystem.edu/ums/hr/eeo or call the Director of Employee and Labor Relations at 573-882-2146.

To request ADA accommodations, please call the Director of Accessibility and ADA at 573-884-7278.