Job Description

University of Utah Job Description

Job Summary

Builds, assembles and prepares lecture and laboratory models which serve as classroom aids to faculty members and instructors. Assists with the mechanical building, repair and maintenance of student experiments in undergraduate laboratories.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree, or equivalency, and two years professional experience with electricity, electronics and general mechanical applications or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience); the ability to work independently; and a commitment to provide excellent customer service required.

Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.

Disclaimer

This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification.  It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.

Essential Functions

1. Assists professors in their teaching responsibilities by coordinating demonstrations in electricity, mechanics, sound, heat and light. Sets up and makes recommendations for demonstrations.
2. Trains new personnel in the proper handling and use of equipment used for demonstrations.
3. Builds, repairs and maintains demonstration parts and apparatus as needed.
4. Performs minor machining duties as required.
5. Assists professors by describing demonstration procedures, proctoring exams, and operating audio-visual equipment.