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Student Worker –NADP Equipment Technician

Apply now(opens in a new window) Job No: 509124
Division/Organization: Wisconsin State Lab of Hygiene
Department: NADP
Job Type: UW Student Jobs
Remote Eligbility: Not Remote
Location: STOVALL BUILDING, WILLIAM D
Salary/Wage Range or Lump Sum: $15.00
Job Categories: Interpersonal Communication, Leadership, Critical Thinking/Problem Solving, Digital Technology, Teamwork/Collaboration, Professionalism/Work Ethic, Customer Service, Honoring Context and Culture

Department Overview:

 This position will support the National Atmospheric Deposition Program (NADP) at the Wisconsin State Laboratory of Hygiene (WSLH). The NADP collects precipitation and other atmospheric samples at over 300 sites across North America. The NADP is seeking a student to work part time in the Network Equipment Depot (NED). The position would focus on equipment maintenance and repair of primarily mechanical motors and precipitation sensors. A strong candidate would be comfortable troubleshooting and repairing mechanical and electronic equipment.

The position requires effective team skills to contribute to the efficient operation of the work unit and organization. The successful employee must be able to manage time efficiently, pay attention to detail and be able to perform repetitive tasks, but also be able to switch to new tasks efficiently. This position works under general supervision and reports to the NADP Program QA Supervisor. The position is located at the State Lab of Hygiene building located at 465 Henry Mall on the UW campus.

The employee in this position is expected to use the tools and principles of quality management in performing their daily work. The employee must demonstrate exceptional customer service by establishing and maintaining effective professional relationships with managers, supervisors, co-workers and all customers and consistently model appropriate behaviors and assist other staff in developing effective relationships. The employee is expected to provide constructive feedback for the purpose of continuous improvement in a manner that is supportive of the State Laboratory of Hygiene and its mission, use data collection tools as appropriate; use effective team skills to contribute to the efficient operation of the work unit; present ideas, carry out assignments, provide information as required and participate in continuous learning through professional development activities.

Anticipated Start Date:

 June 9th, 2025 or after

Anticipated End Date (If Applicable):

  

Remote Work Eligibility Detail:

Not Remote

 

Anticipated Hours Per Week:

 Minimum: 10 Maximum: 30

Schedule:

 -30 hrs./week, summer; 10-15 hrs./week, school year
-Generally, between 8:00AM – 4:30PM
-Schedule is flexible and can be adjusted as needed

Salary/Wage Range/Lump Sum:

 $15.00

Number of Positions:

 1

Qualifications:

 -Enrolled university student
-An interest or previous training in Engineering/Atmospheric Science

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

-Attention to detail
-Excellent communication skills
-Ability to work independently after training
-Knowledge of mechanical and electrical equipment

Position Summary/Job Duties:

-Repair mechanical and electrical equipment under supervision
-Test repaired equipment; document testing results
-Receive returned equipment and track in database software
-Ship repaired and/or new equipment
-Other duties deemed necessary by Supervisor

Physical Demands:

Must be able to occasionally lift 50 pounds

Institutional Statements:

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

UW-Madison is an Equal Employment, Equal Access Employer committed to increasing the diversity of our workforce.

Institutional Statement on Diversity:

Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals.

The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background-people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world.

For more information on diversity and inclusion on campus, please visit: diversity.wisc.edu

Accommodation Statement:

If you need to request an accommodation because of a disability, you can find information about how to make a request at the following website:https://employeedisabilities.wisc.edu/disability-accommodation-information-for-applicants/
 
 

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