Technical Staff Assistant IV

This is a temporary, hourly position at the J.J. Pickle Research Campus in North Austin. Travel within the state of Texas is required in this position.

As part of a multi-disciplinary, integrated research team, this position provides support on configuration, maintenance and deployment of seismic stations in Texas. This position will end May 31, 2026.

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  Deployment and maintenance of seismic stations and scouting new sites for station deployment. This involves erecting solar panels, deploying power systems and instruments in electronics cabinets and deploying sensors in the ground or on built structures.

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  Repairing failed equipment or characterizing failures for return to manufacturer.

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  Monitoring and maintaining supplies inventory, placing orders as needed.

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  Preparing instruments and equipment for seismic station deployment and maintenance field trips.

High school diploma or GED and four years experience in electronic troubleshooting, assembly and configuration. Proficient in typical office computer tools such as outlook, word, excel and PowerPoint.

Associate degree in an electronics and two years experience in electronic troubleshooting, assembly and configuration. Expert in typical office computer tools such as outlook, word, excel and PowerPoint. Knowledge of using Teams and Slack.

This job requires a class "C" operator's driver's license. The applicant selected must provide a current three year driving record from the current state of residence. If not currently a Texas resident, a Texas driver's license must be obtained within 30 days of becoming a Texas resident. Employees who are required to have a CDL are subject to drug and alcohol testing (pre-employment, post-accident, reasonable suspicion, random, return-to-duty, and follow-up drug and alcohol testing).

$30+ hourly, dependent on qualifications.

• 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 chemicals.

• May work around electrical and mechanical hazards.

• Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation.

• Use of manual dexterity.

• Climbing of stairs.

• Climbing of ladders.

• Lifting and moving.

• Occasional weekend, overtime, and evening work to meet deadlines.

• Occasional travel, intrastate, interstate, international.

• Occasional fieldwork as necessary.

• Occasionally drive UT vehicle.

• Resume/CV

• 3 work references with their contact information
• Letter of interest

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A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.

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The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

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The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

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Employment Eligibility Verification:

If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form.  You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States.  Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment.  Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university.

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Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act). If this position is identified a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified and provided resources for reporting. Responsible employees under Title IX are defined and outlined in HOP-3031.

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